Egypt continue their AFCON 2025 title pursuit on Monday as the record champions face Benin in a round-of-16 clash with quarter-finals firmly in sight. Group B winners, the Pharaohs progressed unbeaten, combining defensive control with moments of attacking quality, including two clean sheets from three matches. AFRICA PICKS: Egypt vs Benin – AFCON bets to bank on Benin arrive as… Read more →
Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 title charge continues on Monday night as the Super Eagles face Mozambique in a round-of-16 clash with clear momentum on their side.
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his focus towards the approaching World Cup.
Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa’s expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.
Arsenal tightened their grip on the Premier League title race as Manchester City fluffed their lines to draw 1-1 with managerless Chelsea. Declan Rice struck twice in the Gunners 3-2 win at Bournemouth to open up a six-point lead at the top of the table.
Thomas Frank defended Tottenham’s decision to sell Brennan Johnson after Mohammed Kudus was injured during a deflating 1-1 draw against Sunderland that ended with jeers from frustrated fans on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim warned Manchester United’s hierarchy to “do their job” after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference. Amorim raised doubts about his long-term United future in a spikey press conference that hinted at rifts behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz maintained his goal-a-game record at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring to take Morocco into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday.
Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback as managerless Chelsea salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw, while Harrison Reed’s stunning last-gasp strike gave Fulham a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.