Algeria’s injured Gouiri out of African Cup of Nations
ALGIERS : Algeria have confirmed the withdrawal of striker Amine Gouiri from their squad for the African Cup of Nations but have yet to make a decision on a potential replacement.
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Advantage Man City as title rivals prepare to lose key players
LONDON : Manchester City could have an advantage in the Premier League title race through January as their rivals face up to losing key players to the African Cup of Nations and Asia Cup.
Peseiro explains criteria for players’ selection as Eagles depart for UAE
Super Eagles’ Coach, Jose Peseiro, yesterday, explained that it took the national team’s technical crew several weeks of evaluation to arrive at the 25 players they have chosen to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah credits shoe swap for turnaround - ESPN
Mohamed Salah moved level with Erling Haaland in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot by scoring twice in Liverpool's 4-2 win against Newcastle United after changing his boots following a first-half penalty miss.
Ghana's Partey and Lamptey miss out on Cup of Nations finals
ACCRA : Ghana left out injured Premier League players Thomas Partey and Tariq Lamptey from their 27-man squad named on Monday for the African Cup of Nations finals in neighbouring Ivory Coast, which kicks off later this month.
Nsue to captain Equatorial Guinea at Cup of Nations finals
MALABO : Veteran striker Emilio Nsue will captain an Equatorial Guinea squad with a strong Spanish flavour at the African Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast this month after being named part of the 27-man squad for the tournament.
AFCON 2023: Brentford will cope without me, says Onyeka
Brentford’s Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka clears the ball during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Brentford at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 6 2023. (Photo by AFP)
'Kind of the way our season has gone,' says Spurs' Postecoglou after Sarr injury
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said he is hoping Pape Matar Sarr's injury is not too serious after the midfielder came off in tears during their 3-1 win over Bournemouth, casting doubts on his availability for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).