The Afcon final coaches and their own heartbreak

Rival 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final coaches in Rabat on Sunday, Walid Regragui of Morocco and Pape Thiaw of Senegal, have both experienced the heartbreak of losing a title decider as players.

Watch: Man City to give Carrick’s United nightmare debut!

Soccermag’s Dylan Jonson returns to talk all things Premier League ahead of Gameweek 22.

Carrick faces Manchester derby baptism of fire

Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

Robertson considering ‘difficult question’ of new deal

Liverpool veteran Andy Robertson said on Thursday he is open to talks with the Anfield hierarchy over the question of a new contract that will keep him at the reigning Premier League champions.

Berhalter: ‘It’s beneficial for them to have each other’

Chicago Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter believes the joint signing of Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane will accelerate the players’ adaptation to Major League Soccer while strengthening the club’s long-term squad profile.

Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat – Rosenior

Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side’s blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday night.

Thiago’s rise from bricklayer to record-breaker at Brentford

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history – now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.

Watch: Arsenal v Chelsea | EFL Cup Highlights

Arsenal thump Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final first leg.

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.

Watch: Senegal v Egypt | AFCON Highlights

Sadio Mane became AFCON’s 5th all-time goalscorer after netting a 78th minute goal against Egypt on Wednesday evening to send the Lions of Teranga to AFCON 2025 final.