Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hopes that the influx of foreign stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into their club football will help the national team win their first Asian Cup in 28 years.
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Egypt's Vitoria laments lack of concentration after draw with Mozambique
ABIDJAN : Egypt coach Rui Vitoria blamed a brief lack of concentration for his side's surprise 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their opening Group B game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah sparing their blushes with a late penalty.
Salah rescues point for Egypt with late penalty against Mozambique
ABIDJAN :Mohamed Salah scored a 97th-minute penalty to spare the blushes of Egypt as they rescued a 2-2 draw against Mozambique and denied their opponents a first ever Africa Cup of Nations win in a Group B clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Sunday.
WTA roundup: Jelena Ostapenko, Emma Navarro win titles
Sixth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko captured her seventh career title with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Daria Kasatkina on Saturday in the final of the Adelaide International in Australia.
Sunday Sport: Manchester United host Tottenham; All-Ireland club finals
There is two important games in the Premier League, while Croke Park hosts All-Ireland club finals.
Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Former Man United youngster Bebe the heartbeat of Cape Verde
The delighted shout of recognition comes from a few rows back in the aircraft. “Manchester United!” shouts a passenger.
AFCON 2023: players out for redemption
With just two days to go until the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast, anticipation has reached a fever pitch.
Africa Cup of Nations: Essential pre-kickoff insights you need to know
Things to know about the Africa Cup of Nations before the 2024 tournament kicks off on Saturday with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau (22:00 SA time).