Pyramids score late to win African Super Cup
CAIRO :Pyramids of Egypt snatched the African Super Cup with a late goal from striker Fiston Mayele as they beat Renaissance Berkane 1-0 in Cairo on Saturday.
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Egypt defeat Djibouti to qualify for World Cup
CASABLANCA :Egypt became the third African country to book a berth at next year’s World Cup finals with an easy 3-0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca on Wednesday that secured them top place in Group A with one game remaining.
Leaving Arsenal was never on the cards, says Trossard
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard said there was never any question of him leaving Arsenal at the start of the season, despite speculation about a transfer away from the club.
African football announce profit at congress
KINSHASA :The Confederation of African Football announced a profit in its latest financial statements, saying it has reversed several years of deficits.
Passport woes delay Depay joining up with Dutch squad
AMSTERDAM :Netherlands’ record scorer Memphis Depay will arrive late for the country's World Cup qualifiers this week after saying his passport was stolen in Brazil, where he plays for Corinthians.
Emphatic four-goal win as Newcastle collect first Champions League points
BRUSSELS :A pair of penalties from Anthony Gordon and strikes from Nick Woltemade and Harvey Barnes spurred Newcastle United to collect their first points of the Champions League campaign with an emphatic 4-0 away win over Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday.
Belgium's Union will need to be at their best against Newcastle, warns coach
BRUSSELS :Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise will need to be at their best and focused from the start if they are to stand any chance against Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday, their coach Sebastien Pocognoli warned.
Atalanta come from behind to beat Club Brugge
BERGAMO, Italy :Atalanta came from behind to beat Belgium’s Club Brugge 2-1 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday with Mario Pasalic netting the winner after earning the penalty that led to the equaliser.