Meet Morocco’s bicycle kick king
With captain Achraf Hakimi hardly featuring during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage as he recovers from injury, Ayoub El Kaabi has emerged as the hero of the tournament so far for the host country.
Maresca and Chelsea part company
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Salah, Osimhen and Hakimi headline AFCON knockouts
A star-studded cast led by Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen switch to knockout fare from Saturday, when the Africa Cup of Nations resumes in Morocco.
Man City’s Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland
Rodri and Jeremy Doku could both be involved when Manchester City travel to Sunderland on New Year’s Day, manager Pep Guardiola said.
Bafana face Afcon royalty in Cameroon in Round of 16
Bafana Bafana will face five-time Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) champions Cameroon in the Round of 16 at Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
Bafana duo in race for Afcon Golden Boot
Bafana Bafana stars Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis remains firmly in the hunt for the Golden Boot at Afcon 2025 after the completion of the group stages. The duo have both scored two goals and are keeping pace with some of the continent’s biggest attacking stars.
Ivory Coast top group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again
Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.
Liverpool set-piece specialist coach exits
Liverpool set-piece coach Aaron Briggs has left the club with immediate effect following the Premier League champions’ poor performance in that area, it was announced Tuesday.
Man United, Chelsea stumble against Wolves and Bournemouth
Chelsea and Manchester United wasted the chance to climb into the top four following stalemates against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth on Tuesday evening.
Arsenal crush Villa to make statement in title race
Arsenal punished a costly mistake from Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the Premier League leaders ran riot in the second half to crush their title rivals 4-1 on Tuesday.