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Leal shrugs off 15,000-kilometre journey to score AFCON winner

Johannesburg (AFP) - Luis Leal shrugged off a 15,000km journey and a big time difference to score and give Sao Tome e Principe a 1-0 win over Mauritius on Thursday in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

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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…

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Salah vows revenge as Egypt and Senegal fight for World Cup place

Johannesburg (AFP) - 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.

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Surprise side Gambia want to avoid becoming one-tournament wonders

Johannesburg (AFP) - Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian coach who transformed Gambia from minnows to Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finalists this year, desperately wants to avoid the fate that befell Madagascar.

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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…

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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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

The Conversation

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

Football London

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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African players in Europe: Champion Mane sets up Liverpool winner

Paris (AFP) - Sadio Mane followed up helping Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time by creating the goal that gave Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League win over Burnley at the weekend.

Daily Mirror

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

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Hamdy rescues Zamalek, Ben Romdhane fires hat-trick for Esperance

Johannesburg (AFP) - Egyptian Mahmoud Hamdy and Tunisian Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, both of whom played in the recent Africa Cup of Nations, starred in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.

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

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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

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp confirms Sadio Mane return ahead of Liverpool's trip to Burnley

The Senegal forward will return to his club feeling sky-high after his national side's Africa Cup of Nations triumph but must divert his attention back to all things Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

'I don't like' - Referee explains interaction with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during AFCON final

Mohamed Salah suffered defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane came out on top

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