Man City's Issa Kabore named best young player at AFCON
Manchester City's Issa Kabore has been named the best young player at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.
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2022 Winter Olympics, Ukraine-Russia tensions, West Africa coup contagion
Just how real is the threat of war in Ukraine? For residents along the border between Ukraine and Russia, the answer is very realistic: 120,000 Russian troops are there, with more in Belarus too. US Defence Spokesman John Kirby warned earlier that the United States is increasing troop numbers in eastern Europe, ready to respond.
Mane takes Senegal to success at end of troubled tournament
Sadio Mane showed bravery and mental strength in putting behind him an early squandered penalty to power Senegal to their first African title and bring to an exciting close a troubled tournament in Cameroon.
How the Premier League players fared at the Africa Cup of Nations
Sadio Mane won the battle of the Liverpool forwards as Senegal beat Mohamed Salah’s Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa Cup of Nations final star Mane wins top individual award
Senegal captain Sadio Mane, who scored the decisive shootout penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final triumph over Egypt, was named player of the tournament in Yaounde on Sunday.
AFCON 2021 final star Mane wins top individual award
YAOUNDE, Cameroon: Senegal captain Sadio Mane, who scored the decisive shootout penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final triumph over Egypt, was named player of the tournament in Yaounde on Sunday. His successful kick atoned for a missed penalty just seven minutes into the final when goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pushed a powerful kick down the middle to safety.
'Super proud' Edouard Mendy is the 'best in the world' says Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly after Cup of Nations win
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly praised Edouard Mendy as ‘the best in the world’ as the team won the African Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Senegalese triumphed after a goalless draw brought the game to a penalty shootouts where their ‘keeper, Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy shone in a 4-2 win. Ad/> Speaking after the match, the Napoli central defender celebrated their win.
AFCON 2022 top scorers: Vincent Aboubakar extends Golden Boot race lead with Sadio Mane in third
Vincent Aboubakar looks set to win the race for the Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot.