Sorry no longer the hardest word at Cup of Nations
ABIDJAN : Social media has offered players at the Africa Cup of Nations an opportunity to apologise for errors at the tournament and try to appease disappointed and enraged fans.
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AFCON 2023: Ivorian fan with female in viral video apologises to wife, children
An Ivorian football fan, Anselme Santos, asking for the phone number of a female fan during an AFCON match
Financial rules keep teams like Newcastle quiet in January window
MANCHESTER, England : Newcastle United have been quiet in the January transfer window despite their desire to sign a midfielder, but having to sell to buy amid tighter financial regulations and trepidation over the threat of points deductions has limited activity for most teams.
Winnett debuts at fullback for Wales against Scotland
:Cameron Winnett will make his debut at fullback and Sam Costelow has been preferred at flyhalf in the Wales side to face Scotland in their Six Nations Championship opener in Cardiff on Saturday.
Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence wants his team to maximise their potential but goals remain a problem. Walsall head to Priestfield next in League 2
Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence has warned his men that they could become a “nearly team” if they don’t start taking their chances.
Asian Cup quarter finals set to continue in Qatar
DOHA: Iran will meet pre-tournament favourites Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday (Jan 31).
More shocks could be on the cards in Cup of Nations quarter-finals
ABIDJAN : Many fancied contenders have tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations early and there is every chance of further upsets in the weekend’s quarter-finals, where hosts Ivory Coast will hope to continue their unlikely redemption.