Arsenal appeared to have settled the tie late on when Maxence Lacroix inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to deal with a corner in the 80th minute. The moment looked set to decide a tense contest in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace refused to accept defeat and struck back deep…
Senegal began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations journey with an assured 3-0 success against Botswana in a Group D clash played under heavy rainfall in Tangier. From the outset, the 2021 titleholders dictated the tempo, pinning their opponents back and repeatedly testing a defence that struggled to adjust to the conditions. Botswana’s resistance initially…
Nigeria started their pursuit of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations crown with a demanding contest against Tanzania, played in rainy conditions in Fes. From the opening exchanges, the Super Eagles asserted authority on the ball and pressed high up the pitch, keeping their opponents pinned back for long periods. Akor Adams came close to…
Warriors star Knowledge Musona is set to become the first Zimbabwean player to take part in four different Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON finals) should he feature against Egypt tonight. Zimbabwe begin their campaign against seven-time champions Egypt at the Stadia de Agadir, as the Warriors make their 6th appearance at the continental extravaganza. If…
The stage has been set and battle lines have been drawn. The Warriors of Zimbabwe kick start their AFCON 2025 camping at the Stadia de Agadir against one of the pre-tournament favorites Egypt. Kickoff is at 21h00 local time 20h00 GMT. The Pharaohs, the most successful team in the continental spectacle’s history having won it…
Zimbabwe has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, six times. On all the six occasions, someone with a Zimbabwean passport stood in the dugout to lead the country’s flagship football team’s quest for glory at the biannual tournament. In 2004, which was the first time Zimbabwe qualified for the continental spectacle, Sunday…
Napoli booked a place in the Italian Super Cup final after overcoming AC Milan in Riyadh, with Rasmus Hojlund playing a central role in the victory. The opening goal arrived shortly before halftime when David Neres reacted quickest after Hojlund’s pull-back was stopped, forcing the ball over the line from close range. The advantage was…
Crystal Palace’s European campaign will continue through a February playoff after a home draw with KuPS denied them direct passage to the Conference League last 16. With a league visit to Leeds scheduled less than two days after the final whistle, Oliver Glasner rotated heavily, combining squad players with academy prospects for a fixture that…
Brennan Johnson’s long-term place at Tottenham has become uncertain as Premier League rivals circle the attacker following a reduced role this season. While Tottenham are not actively seeking to offload the Wales international, the club are prepared to consider a departure if an acceptable proposal is submitted. Crystal Palace are currently leading the pursuit, though…
Manchester City navigated their fifth outing of a demanding December program, with two further league fixtures still ahead before year’s end. A tough night against Brentford, played in difficult conditions, ended in success and preserved an unblemished month so far. The result stretched their sequence to six victories in every competition and added to a…