Raptors add size up front by signing 7-foot centre Mo Bamba
The Toronto Raptors have added some much-needed size with the signing of seven-foot centre Mo Bamba.
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South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book knockout place
Dec 29 : Oswin Appollis scored a penalty in the final 10 minutes to hand South Africa a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech on Monday and seal second spot in Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations, dumping their southern African rivals out of the tournament.
Cameroon, Ivory Coast draw heavyweight clash
MARRAKECH, Dec 28 : Defending champions Ivory Coast took a lead that lasted only five minutes before Cameroon equalised to secure a 1-1 draw in their heavyweight clash at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday.
Mozambique claim maiden Africa Cup of Nations win, Gabon on brink of exit
Dec 28 : Gabon are facing an early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after slipping to a 3-2 defeat to Mozambique in their Group F clash in Agadir, which ended a 40-year wait for a victory at the continental finals for the southern African side.
Former Ivory Coast coach Gasset dies
Dec 26 : Veteran French coach Jean Louis Gasset, who was fired at the last Africa Cup of Nations by Ivory Coast before they went on to win the trophy, has died aged 72, his former French club Montpellier announced on Friday.
Ivory Coast begin Cup of Nations title defence with narrow win over Mozambique
MARRAKECH, Morocco, Dec 24 : Holders Ivory Coast squandered a number of chances but Amad Diallo’s goal early in the second half was enough to beat Mozambique 1-0 on Wednesday and give them a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations title defence.
Stoppage-time comeback gives Burkina Faso victory in opener
CASABLANCA, Dec 24 : Two goals deep in second-half stoppage time saw Burkina Faso snatch a 2-1 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in the opening Group E match at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Wednesday.
Amorim says impossible to replace injured Fernandes, others must 'step up'
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said it will be impossible to replace injured captain Bruno Fernandes but insisted on Wednesday that the Portugal midfielder's absence presents an opportunity for others to step up.