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Kenya and Zimbabwe go into 2023 Africa Cup draw, despite bans

Kenya and Zimbabwe will be included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw on Tuesday in Johannesburg, despite being banned by world governing body Fifa because of political interference in football.

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Ex-Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali accuses Huesca of terminating his contract over Nigeria AFCON dispute

Spanish club Huesca have been accused by Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali of pressuring him to skip the Africa Cup of Nations and accept a transfer away, before terminating his contract.

Evening Standard

Sadio Mane reacts to Mohamed Salah's World Cup exit after Senegal beat Egypt again

In a repeat of February's Africa Cup of Nations final, Sadio Mane struck the winning penalty as Senegal reached the World Cup at the expense of Mohamed Salah and Egypt

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World Cup African Qualifiers Roundup

Liverpool star Sadio Mane converted a shoot-out penalty on Tuesday to take African champions Senegal to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the expense of Egypt. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia also booked their places in the finals on a frantic night of play-off action. Senegal won the second…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Senegal’s Sadio Mane inflicts heartbreak on Mohamed Salah’s Egypt again

The World Cup play-off was decided by a penalty shootout as Senegal prevailed again in a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final two months ago

The Independent UK

Senegal vs Egypt: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news and h2h results - World Cup play-off preview

Egypt hold a slender lead over Senegal as the two sides meet again in tonight’s World Cup play-off second leg.

Evening Standard

Ghana vs Nigeria live stream: How can I watch World Cup play-off live on TV in UK today?

Ghana and Nigeria both have the chance to bounce back from Africa Cup of Nations disappointment by booking their place at the 2022 World Cup.

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Salah Vows Revenge as Egypt and Senegal Fight for World Cup Place

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has vowed to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations final loss last month to Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal when they clash again on Friday in a 2022 World Cup play-off. Failure in the continental final was particularly bitter for prolific Liverpool scorer Salah as he was also…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hamilton Accies star David Moyo says Africa Cup of Nations experience a factor in his recent form

The Accies hitman was among the goals again in a fine display against Partick Thistle

Daily Record

Sadio Mane may just have solved Liverpool's other major new contract problem

The Senegalese has returned from becoming an Africa Cup of Nations winner to find things are a little different at Liverpool, but he has adapted to the changes impressively

Daily Mirror

Kenya and Zimbabwe have been suspended from world football: what happens next

Kenya and Zimbabwe have both been suspended by the world’s football governing body, FIFA, owing to government interference in the operations of the national football federations. Nairobi and Harare dissolved their federations late last year and replaced them with government-appointed officials. The suspension, overshadowed for now by Russia’s dramatic banishment…

The Conversation

Nicolas Pepe promises new dawn with inspirational super-sub showing in Arsenal comeback win

Mikel Arteta believes Nicolas Pepe is a “different player” since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations and, judging by his performance in this win over Wolves, the Arsenal manager could well be right.

Evening Standard

Stephen Bradley says 'terrible' President's Cup showing made him bring Pico Lopes back early

‘Pico’ has been on a delayed schedule in pre-season after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, where he played every game as Cape Verde reached the last 16.

Dublin Live

Mikel Arteta backs ‘different’ Nicolas Pepe to replicate Arsenal success after AFCON exploits

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Nicolas Pepe has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations a “different” player and has backed him to replicate the strong end to the season he enjoyed last year.

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Marseille's Nations Cup winner Gueye targets Europa Conference League glory

Less than after a fortnight after tasting success with Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, Marseille midfielder Pape Gueye has vowed to fight for more success with his club in the Europa Conference League.

The Conversation

The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas

When Sadio Mané scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal’s triumph over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Isaak, a professional Ghanaian footballer in his late 20s, could not have been further away from the action. Watching the final online in his room in eastern Thailand, Isaak’s…

Football London

What Crystal Palace players organised for AFCON hero Cheikhou Kouyate on return to training

Midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate was given time off following Senegal's win at the Africa Cup of Nations but returned to training with Crystal Palace this weekend and was surprised by his teammates

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp "not surprised" by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane reactions after AFCON

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were both back in full contention for Liverpool less than a week after the Africa Cup of Nations final but Jurgen Klopp was "not surprised" by their swift recovery

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Petr Cech explains "hard decision" behind Chelsea dropping Kepa Arrizabalaga for final

Kepa had impressed for Chelsea while Edouard Mendy was away at the Africa Cup of Nations, but was dropped to the bench for the final of the Club World Cup by Thomas Tuchel

Liverpool Echo

Mohamed Salah is about to change Liverpool history as AFCON fallout avoided

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reacted in the right way to his Africa Cup of Nations heartache with Egypt

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool legend John Barnes shoots down Mohamed Salah AFCON claims

Liverpool legend John Barnes doesn't believe Mohamed Salah's loss in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations will impact him

Daily Mirror

Sadio Mane celebrates on return to Liverpool training ahead of session with Mohamed Salah

Liverpool are preparing to welcome Sadio Mane back to club action after the Senegal star scored the winning penalty to lead his country to Africa Cup of Nations glory

Evening Standard

Liverpool XI vs Burnley: Salah starts - Team news, starting lineup and injury latest for Premier League today

Liverpool are welcome back Sadio Mane at Burnley following his Africa Cup of Nations success.

Daily Mirror

Liverpool shift in squad WhatsApp group speaks volumes about Jurgen Klopp's options

Liverpool are on the brink of a remarkable clean bill of health as their previously-injured players return and Africa Cup of Nations participants arrive back from Cameroon

Daily Mirror

Sadio Mane receives fitting new honour in Senegal after inspiring historic AFCON win

The Liverpool star scored the winning penalty in the shootout victory over Egypt in last Sunday's final which secured Senegal their first ever Africa Cup of Nations title

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