Egypt goalkeeper El Shenawy ruled out of Cup of Nations
ABIDJAN : Goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy became the latest Egypt player to be sidelined from the Africa Cup of Nations after picking up an injury on Monday.
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When Andre Onana could return to Manchester United amid AFCON uncertainty
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could return to Old Trafford sooner than expected if results go against Cameroon this evening.
Guinea team call on fans to tone down celebrations after six dead
The Guinean Football Federation and national team have asked fans to tone down their celebrations after six people were killed following a 1-0 win over Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.
Senegal coach discharged from hospital as injured player sent home
YAMOUSSOUKRO :Senegal coach Aliou Cisse was discharged from hospital in Yamoussoukro on Saturday but striker Abdallah Sima has returned to Scottish club Rangers after he was injured and ruled out of the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations, a team statement said.
Senegal coach admitted to hospital following Cup of Nations win against Cameroon
YAMOUSSOUKRO : Senegal coach Aliou Cisse was expected to remain in hospital in Yamoussoukro for a second night after he was taken in on Friday following his team's 3-1 victory over Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, officials said on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo Says Saudi League 'More Competitive' Than French
Cristiano Ronaldo insisted Friday that the often derided Saudi Pro League was "more competitive" than French Ligue 1. "To be honest, I think the Saudi championship isn't worse than the French championship. I think it's more competitive," five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo told the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. Ronaldo was the first major star to move to Saudi Arabia when he penned a deal with Al-Nassr last January.
Guinea Beat Gambia To Close On AFCON Last 16
Aguibou Camara's second-half goal gave Guinea a 1-0 win over Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, a result that left them on the brink of securing a place in the last 16. Midfielder Camara, who plays his club football in Greece, swept home an assist from Morgan Guilavogui midway through the second half to decide the Group C contest in Ivorian capital Yamoussoukro. Guinea had been the more dangerous side despite again being without star striker Serhou Guirassy, just as they were for their opening 1-1 draw with Cameroon.