Erik ten Hag saw big calls BACKFIRE as Ajax lose the Dutch Cup final
Erik ten Hag was in no mood to discuss his imminent move to Manchester United in the wake of Ajax’s loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Cup final.
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Salah sets up win for Egypt over Senegal, Slimani stuns Cameroon
Salah turned inside the box and slammed the ball against the crossbar with the rebound hitting Senegal defender Saliou Ciss and rolling into the net for an own-goal.
Mohamed Salah sets up win for Egypt over Senegal, Slimani stuns Cameroon
JOHANNESBURG: Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah was the architect of the only goal as Egypt edged Senegal 1-0 in Cairo on Friday in a high-profile World Cup play-off first leg. Salah turned inside the box and slammed the ball against the crossbar with the rebound hitting Senegal defender Saliou Ciss and rolling into the net for an own-goal. The eagerly awaited clash was a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final last month, which Senegal won 4-2 on penalties in Cameroon after 120 goalless minutes.
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.
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.
Erik ten Hag has already told Manchester United fans what he expects from the Old Trafford crowd
The Manchester Evening News understands that Manchester United have held talks with Erik ten Hag about the Dutch manager potentially becoming the club's next permanent manager. The club however wants to make sure they leave no stone unturned and are committed to interviewing all shortlisted candidates before a final decision is made.
Cameroon goalkeeper in car accident but unhurt
DOUALA: Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was involved in a head-on car collision on Tuesday (Mar 22) but emerged unhurt, the Cameroon Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday, just days before the African nation will be in action in the World Cup qualifying playoffs.
Benfica always believed Champions League upset was possible -coach
AMSTERDAM : Benfica always believed they could beat Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League even if they were twice behind in the last-16 tie and have been in patchy form, said coach Nelson Verissimo.