Semenyo revels City life after decisive semi-final impact
Antoine Semenyo has admitted he is thoroughly enjoying his early days at Manchester City after playing a key role in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Newcastle United on Tuesday night. The winger’s growing influence was evident once again as City laid down a strong marker in the two-legged tie, combining composure, patience and […]
Liverpool’s Salah seals it late as Egypt power into AFCON last eight
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah struck deep into extra-time as Egypt defeated Benin 3–1 to book their place in the AFCON quarter-finals after a tense Round of 16 clash in Agadir. From kickoff, the Pharaohs tried to dictate tempo and probe the spaces, but the contest stayed tight until the breakthrough arrived midway through the second […]
Gabon rocked as government suspends national team after AFCON disaster
Gabon’s AFCON journey has ended off the pitch almost as dramatically as it collapsed on it after crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations without a single win. The government has stepped in like a referee blowing a decisive whistle to suspend the national team until further notice and dissolve the entire coaching setup. […]
Onyedika at the double as Nigeria maintain perfect start vs Uganda
Nigeria wrapped up their Group C campaign in style with a convincing 3‑1 victory over Uganda at the Africa Cup of Nations in Fez. A storming performance saw the Super Eagles finish the group stage unbeaten and book their spot in the Round of 16 with maximum points. The scoring began in the 28th minute […]
Brahim Diaz keeps firing as Morocco cruise into AFCON knockouts
Brahim Diaz is carrying Morocco through the Africa Cup of Nations. And he is doing it with style. The Real Madrid attacker struck again in a 3-0 win over Zambia. With that finish, he moved to three goals in three matches. He has scored in every AFCON game Morocco have played so far. He looks […]
Amad strikes as Ivory Coast and Cameroon battle to a hard-fought draw
Amad Diallo stepped up when it mattered. He opened the scoring for Ivory Coast with a moment of pure class. And yet, Cameroon fought back to force a 1-1 draw in Marrakesh. The first half moved at a measured pace. Both sides felt each other out. Then the chances arrived. Ghislain Konan almost stunned everyone. […]
Salah’s penalty seals Egypt victory over South Africa in AFCON
Egypt took a major step toward progressing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Mohamed Salah struck from the penalty spot to beat South Africa 1–0 in Agadir. The Liverpool forward’s goal proved decisive in a tightly contested Group B clash at the Grande Stade. The match began with both sides feeling each other […]
Egypt hit with CAF fine after late Salah winner keeps AFCON hopes rolling
Egypt walked off with three points. But they also walked into trouble. The Pharaohs grabbed a dramatic win over Zimbabwe at AFCON 2025. Yet CAF stepped in quickly with a sanction and a firm warning. Mohamed Salah settled the contest in stoppage time. It was ice-cold. It was decisive. And it kept Egypt moving forward […]
Wissa fires first warning shot and promises more for Newcastle
Yoane Wissa is only just getting started at Newcastle. And now the forward believes momentum is finally on his side. The striker hit his first goal for the Magpies in the Carabao Cup win over Fulham. It felt like a breakthrough moment. It also felt like the start of something. He arrived in the summer […]
Wissa reveals reason for AFCON sideline after staying back for Newcastle
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa has revealed he is “not in the best shape” to represent DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations this month. The 29-year-old missed out on the tournament in Morocco after struggling with injury for much of the season. Wissa joined Newcastle in a £55million move from Brentford on transfer […]
