Slimani stars for Algeria, disaster for Mali's Sissako
Slimani, 33, soared in a crowded goalmouth to head a Youcef Belaili free-kick powerfully past goalkeeper Andre Onana into the roof of the net.
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Redemption for Algeria with win in Cameroon in WC playoffs
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Two months after an embarrassing group-stage exit while defending their African Cup title, Algeria returned to the same stadium to clinch a crucial 1-0 away win over Cameroon in the first leg of their World Cup playoff on Friday. Striker Islam Slimani scored with a glancing header in the first half at Japoma Stadium in Douala to give the Algerians a sense of redemption. Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana got a hand to the header but pushed it only onto the crossbar and watched the ball drop into the goal behind him.
Virals: Liverpool target Yves Bissouma 'set to leave' EPL club
Liverpool have reportedly ‘watched’ Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma.
Brilliant goal gives Morocco World Cup advantage over DR Congo
JOHANNESBURG: Tarik Tissoudali scored a brilliant equaliser as Morocco moved closer to a sixth World Cup appearance by drawing 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kinshasa on Friday (Mar 25).
Ismaila Coulibaly is training with Sheffield United for the first time since move in 2020
Ismaila Coulibaly is training with Sheffield United for the first time over the international break since his arrival from Sarpsborg 08 back in September 2020. Coulibaly is currently in the second of a three-year loan spell at Belgian Jupiler Pro League side Beerschot, where he will then return for the remainder of the season.
Everton handed Donny van de Beek dilemma as Abdoulaye Doucoure decision praised
Here are your evening Everton headlines for Thursday, March 24.
Salah vows revenge as Egypt and Senegal fight for World Cup place
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has vowed to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations final loss last month to Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal when they clash again on Friday in a 2022 World Cup play-off.
Hannibal Mejbri sends message to struggling Man Utd team-mates with strong-worded promise
Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri has promised he will “show what I can do” when he eventually breaks into the first team.