Nigeria to meet Ghana in African World Cup play-offs
Nigeria, the top performers so far in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, were paired with arch-rivals Ghana in the African World Cup play-offs draw in Douala on Saturday.
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Africa’s four superstars fail to ignite Cup of Nations
Africa’s four top players failed to make a mark at the Africa Cup of Nations finals but the start of the knockout rounds on Sunday offers a chance at least for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah to deliver on their home continent.
Africa Cup of Nations: How the last-16 line up after a dramatic group stage - draw, fixtures, schedule
The Africa Cup of Nations last-16 line-up is complete following an eventful first round group stage. Despite something of a slow start, the tournament eventually sparked into life with a flurry of great goals, unforgettable incidents and major shocks – not least the exits of Ghana and holders Algeria.
Mali take top spot in Africa Cup of Nations Group F after Mauritania win as Gambia and Tunisia advance
Mali booked their passage to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations as Group F winners thanks to a 2-0 win over Mauritania. The Mali side went into the final round of group games in second in the standings, but their 2-0 win combined with Gambia’s 1-0 victory over Tunisia meant they took top spot on goal-difference Ad/> Gambia and Tunisia also advanced to the knockout stages, with the former finishing second in the group.
Equatorial Guinea claim narrow win over Sierra Leone to confirm passage to AFCON last 16 and dump opponents out
Equatorial Guinea claimed a 1-0 win over Sierra Leone to book their passage to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. The two teams went into their final group game with destiny in their own hands, with both knowing a win would guarantee their progress.
Laguardia "Jugaremos ante el Barça con el apoyo de nuestra afición, nuestro mejor activo"
Víctor Laguardia, capitán del Alavés, tomó la voz para manifestar el sentimiento del equipo tras la contundente derrota en Sevilla ante el Betis. El que dejó el equipo vasco. «Son momentos complicados pero debemos estar unidos, hacer autocrítica, yo el primero y sacar el orgullo. El otro día nos cogieron en las segundas jugadas, nos hicieron un montón de transiciones y estuvimos desordenados», dijo.
Nigeria advance to last-16 of Africa Cup of Nations with perfect record after comfortable win over Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria progressed from Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect record after beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0. After wins over Egypt and Sudan, the Super Eagles had already guaranteed their place in the knockout stages as group winners.
Liverpool attack is evolving without Salah and Mane, says Lijnders
Liverpool are evolving and adapting to the absence of top scorer Mohamed Salah and fellow winger Sadio Mane, with the team finding several different ways to attack, assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders said on Wednesday.