Watch: Mohamed Salah sarcastically offered whistle by AFCON ref
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah suffered heartbreak on Sunday night as Egypt were beaten in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final by Senegal.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Jay-Jay Okocha says Sadio Mane risked his life taking the match-winning penalty against Egypt
Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha said he thought Sadio Mane was «risking his life» by stepping up to take the decisive penalty in Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations final win over Egypt. Mane converted past Pharoahs' keeper Gabaski to seal the cup for his side — their first-ever AFCON title — and it was even more impressive given he had missed a spot-kick in the seventh minute of the encounter. Ad/> And Okocha highlighted the possible consequences had the Liverpool forward missed again.
UK and Ireland to launch 2028 European Championships bid after dropping 2030 World Cup plan
The UK and Ireland have agreed to launch a bid to host EURO 2028, whilst shelving plans to land the 2030 World Cup. The associations of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England released a joint statement on Monday morning detailing the arrangement.
De la Masía a campeón de África
Keita Balde Diao nació un ocho de marzo de 1995 en Arbùcies, Girona. 26 años después, el joven que destacó en el fútbol catalán es uno de los nuevos reyes del balompié africano. De padres senegaleses, Keita pudo jugar con España, pero decidió defender la nación de su familia. Sus raíces. Unas que desde ayer puede presumir que están bañadas en oro.
Afcon 2021: Salah not taking penalty for Egypt is madness – Carragher
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Egypt were wrong not to assign Mohamed Salah among the first penalty takers against Senegal in their 4-2 penalty shootout final defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Chelsea star Edouard Mendy hailed as ‘the best goalkeeper in the world’ after AFCON heroics for Senegal
Chelsea No1 Edouard Mendy has been hailed as “the best goalkeeper in the world” by Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly after his penalty heroics in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Mane takes Senegal to success at end of troubled tournament
Sadio Mane showed bravery and mental strength in putting behind him an early squandered penalty to power Senegal to their first African title and bring to an exciting close a troubled tournament in Cameroon.