Senegal held, Guinea lose but both reach Cup of Nations last 16
Bafoussam (Cameroon) (AFP) – Senegal were held 0-0 by minnows Malawi in Bafoussam on Tuesday despite the return of stars Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye, but still …
Senegal held and Guinea lose, but both reach Cup of Nations last 16
Bafoussam (Cameroon) (AFP) – Senegal were held 0-0 by minnows Malawi in Bafoussam on Tuesday despite the return of stars Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye, but still …
Ferguson takes caretaker charge at Everton
Liverpool (AFP) – Everton announced on Tuesday they had appointed Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager for the second time following the sacking of Rafael Benitez. The struggling Premier League …
EFL urged to find solutions to Derby standoff by government
London (AFP) – The English Football League (EFL) must work “pragmatically and rapidly” to resolve issues that threaten the future of Derby County, according to a UK government minister. …
Rwandan woman referee creates Africa Cup of Nations history
Yaoundé (AFP) – Rwandan Salima Mukansanga became the first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match when she oversaw the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe …
Queiroz brushes off criticism as Egypt eye last 16
Yaoundé (AFP) – Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz said Tuesday he will not be swayed by critics of his underperforming team as the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions target …
Conte shocked by Premier League call offs for injuries
London (AFP) – Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has expressed his dismay at the Premier League’s decision to call off Sunday’s north London derby with Arsenal. The Gunners requested the …
Man Utd boss Rangnick says Martial issue ‘resolved’ after talks
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said on Tuesday he had held clear-the-air talks with Anthony Martial after a public clash over the French …
Page to lead Wales World Cup bid after Giggs court case delayed
London (AFP) – Wales manager Ryan Giggs’s trial on charges of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her sister has been delayed until August because of a courts backlog, meaning Robert …
Real Madrid legend and 6-time European Cup winner Gento dies
Madrid (AFP) – Paco Gento, the only footballer to win six European Cups, has died aged 88, his former club Real Madrid announced on Tuesday. Gento’s club record of …
