Salah, Osimhen battle for AFCON’s bronze
Egypt and Nigeria return to the pitch on Saturday in Casablanca with bronze on the line, just days after semi-final heartbreak ended their AFCON title dreams.
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.
Watch: Sensible Liverpool Transfers
Despite investing more than €480 million in the transfer market, Liverpool’s first season under Arne Slot has exposed lingering structural and tactical gaps.
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.
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.
Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers, then said he was playing in the tournament for the last time.
Arsenal beat Rosenior’s Chelsea in League Cup
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior’s first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.