The Africa Cup of Nations which finishes this weekend in Cameroon will remain forever scarred by the crush which killed eight people at the Olembe Stadium after a month in which the tournament’s organisers struggled from one problem to another.
Record seven-time champions Egypt and a Senegal side who have never lifted the trophy clash in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Yaounde on Sunday as superstar club colleagues Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane go head to head.
Jurgen Klopp expects Liverpool to benefit from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane’s run to the Africa Cup of Nations final when they return to the Premier League title race.
Sadio Mane feels Senegal’s experience will give them the edge against Egypt as he goes head to head with Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Catch up with highlights of Saturday’s Afcon action as Cameroon finished third after wiping out a three-goal deficit against Burkina Faso to draw 3-3, then win 5-3 on penalties.
Catch up with highlights of Saturday’s Fifa Club World Cup action as Al Ahly earned a 1-0 victory over C.F. Monterrey of Mexico in the preliminary round.
Non-league Kidderminster Harriers were seconds away from one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history until Declan Rice rescued West Ham as the Premier League side progressed to the fifth round 2-1 after extra time.
Caf president Dr Patrice Motsepe has visited the homes of the families of the stampede victims at the Olembe Stadium before the Afcon match between Cameroon and Comoros on 24 January.
South African referee Victor Gomes is set to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Egypt on Sunday evening.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has given his take on new signing Surprise Ralani’s debut during their Nedbank Cup victory over Richards Bay.