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Ivory Coast and Algeria Win Opening AFCON Matches
Ivory Coast beat Mozambique with Diallo scoring while Algeria defeated Sudan with Riyad Mahrez and Ibrahim Maza among scorers, giving both sides winning starts at AFCON in Morocco.
Cameroon Edge Gabon 1-0 in AFCON Group Stage
Cameroon opened their AFCON campaign with a 1-0 victory over Gabon thanks to Karl Etta Eyong's early goal, confirmed after VAR, securing three points for the five-time champions.
Burkina Faso Stage Dramatic Late Comeback to Beat Equatorial Guinea
Burkina Faso scored twice deep in added time to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win over Equatorial Guinea, including a 98th-minute winner by Edmond Tapsoba.
Samuel Chukwueze Urges Greater Respect for AFCON Timing
Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze called for the Africa Cup of Nations to receive the same respect as the World Cup and Euros, criticising the December scheduling that strains club commitments.
Real Madrid Confirms Endrick Loan to Lyon; Monitoring Defensive Targets
Real Madrid have confirmed teenager Endrick will join Lyon on loan and continue to prioritise centre-back reinforcements, with names like Wesley and potential moves for Konaté discussed in transfer coverage.
Liverpool Reportedly Leading Race for Marc Guéhi
Transfer reports suggest Liverpool hold the advantage to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi amid interest from the Spanish giants, with clubs tracking defensive options this window.
Real Madrid Reconsidering Ibrahima Konaté Move
Sources claim Real Madrid could revisit a move for Ibrahima Konaté as they seek central defensive signings, with Konaté’s contract situation attracting attention ahead of summer changes.
Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Addresses Christmas Schedule and Squad Focus
Enzo Maresca discussed Chelsea's preparations and Christmas period ahead of their match with Aston Villa, emphasising squad focus and potential midseason positioning in press conference remarks.
ESPN FC Top 50 Women’s Players Feature Strong NWSL Representation
ESPN’s year-end women’s global Top 50 includes 11 NWSL players, with Temwa Chawinga (No.5), Esther González (No.8) and Barbra Banda (No.9) leading the league’s representation.
AFCON Attendance and Notable Spectators: Zidane Spotted Supporting Algeria
France legend Zinedine Zidane was among spectators in Morocco as Algeria launched their AFCON campaign, generating strong crowd reaction with his son Luca also involved for the squad.