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February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Ivory Coast Net 122nd-Minute Winner To Reach Semis

Host nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite’s 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali’s expense. The hosts played the majority of the game at a numerical disadvantage after Odilon Kossounou’s dismissal for two

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Lionel Messi: Napkin Which Detailed Argentine’s First Barcelona Contract To Be Auctioned

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is to be auctioned - with a starting price of £300,000. The napkin, signed in December 2000, carries a commitment from then Barca director Carles Rexach to sign Messi.

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Alvarez Scores Twice On Birthday As Man City Beat Burnley

Erling Haaland was upstaged on his return from injury by fellow striker Julian Alvarez as Manchester City strolled to victory against Burnley. Haaland made his first appearance since fracturing his foot in the defeat at Aston Villa on 6 December when

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

AFCON 2023: Six Players Who Could Make Transfer Moves After Starring In Ivory Coast

Clubs across Europe will have been keeping an eye on the top performers at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), where the underdogs have consistently impressed. A host of players have produced scout-pleasing performances at a tournament full of surprises

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Stars Coaching Job Opens Application, Deadline February 2

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) committee, headed by GFA Vice President Mark Addo, tasked with identifying a new head coach for the Black Stars, has officially declared the deadline for interested coaches to submit their applications. This move comes in the

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Hosts Ivory Coast Oust Holders Senegal In Shootout

Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro. Franck Kessie, who had scored from the spot four

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Andre Ayew Scores Twice To Snatch Draw For Le Havre Against Lorient

Ghana captain, Andre Ayew, scored twice to snatch a point for Le Havre in a 3-3 draw at Lorient in the French Ligue 1 on his return to club football on Sunday. The second goal was spectacular as the 34-year-old put

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

DR Congo Knock Egypt Out Of AFCON On Penalties

Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time. DR Congo

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

GFA Must Apologise To Ghanaians For Shambolic AFCON – Kwasi Nyantakyi

A former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantekyi has said the management of the country’s football association must apologise to Ghanaians for the abysmal performance of the Black Stars at the 2024 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. Nyantakyi said “Ghana deserves

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Klopp To Leave As Liverpool Boss At End Of Season

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed the shock news that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, explaining that he is “running out of energy.” Klopp’s contract was due to run until the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign, but the