AFCON final combined XI: Victor Osimhen leads side dominated by Nigeria
by Ben McAleer
at domenica, feb 11 2024 10:17
Ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast, we run through our combined XI of the two teams of those to have made at least three AFCON appearances. It's the Super Eagles that dominate this side, which could prove a good omen ahead of the showdown at the Olymp...
Tottenham and Fulham stars make AFCON Team of the Round
by Sam Hammond
at mercoledì, gen 31 2024 10:24
Ghana star Kudus shines to make AFCON Team of the Round
by Ben McAleer
at lunedì, gen 22 2024 12:07
Mohammed Kudus shone on his first appearance of AFCON and he makes the team of the round from the second set of group games. The Ghana star is joined in the XI by representatives from Cape Verde, Morocco, Nigeria, Angola, Mauritania, South Africa and Equatorial Guinea.Vozhinha (Cape Verde) - 7.40Whi...
Senegal star Camara leads AFCON Team of the Round
by Ben McAleer
at giovedì, gen 18 2024 10:35
With the first round of AFCON games done and dusted, we take a look at the team of the round, with stars from Mali, Egypt, Cameroon and Senegal all featuring.Djigui Diarra (Mali) - 8.02Mali opened their AFCON campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa, with goalkeeper Djigui Diarra key. The 28-year-o...
How do Liverpool cope without talisman Mohamed Salah during AFCON?
by Sam Tighe
at giovedì, gen 4 2024 09:50
AFCON 2021: Liverpool and Chelsea stars among top 10 Premier League representatives
by Ben McAleer
at lunedì, feb 7 2022 15:45
With AFCON done and dusted, we take a look at the best rated Premier League representatives from the tournament of those to have made three or more appearances. Stars from Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all feature in this countdown.10. Cheikhou Koutaye (Senegal and Crystal Palace...
Senegal vs Egypt: AFCON final preview
by Ben McAleer
at domenica, feb 6 2022 10:06
It's AFCON final day as Senegal and Egypt battle it out for international glory tonight. Ahead of the match we provide all the necessary pre-game information, including where to watch the final, team news and probable XIs.When is kick off?Sunday 6th February, 19:00 GMTWhere is the match?Paul Biya St...
Liverpool pair join Cameroon hitman Aboubakar in AFCON semi-finals combined XI
by Ben McAleer
at mercoledì, feb 2 2022 10:20
The semi-finals for AFCON take place over the next two days with Burkina Faso, Senegal, Cameroon and Egypt vying for a spot in Sunday's final. Here, we run through a combined XI of the final four ahead of those to have made three or more appearances at the tournament.Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt) - 7.1...
Who is Sofyan Amrabat? The left-field midfield target on Tottenham's radar
by Ben McAleer
at martedì, gen 25 2022 13:30
Tottenham travelled to Florence with the expectations of supporters that they'd return with Dusan Vlahovic in tow. So to have gone to Italy to negotiate a deal for Sofyan Amrabat, it will feel like a underwhelming trip back to London if that deal comes to fruition. It's no secret that Spurs are look...
Quiz: Name every Premier League player heading for AFCON 2021
by Martin Laurence
at mercoledì, dic 29 2021 15:48
With the rescheduled 2021 Africa Cup of Nations less than a fortnight away, the majority of the 24 teams involved in Cameroon next month have announced their squads for the tournament.As ever, there are a large number of players that will be competing for glory that ply their club trade among Europe...