Algeria face long qualifying route to 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
Cairo (AFP) – Algeria, who meet Senegal on Friday in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Cairo, must travel virtually the length of the continent three times during …
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Nigeria captain Obi Mikel flies the Super Eagles nest
Abuja (AFP) – Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel on Thursday called time on his international football career after helping the Super Eagles to third place at the Africa Cup …
Belmadi urges fans in France to be ambassadors for Algeria
Cairo (AFP) – Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has called on the team’s fans to “respect the countries where we are living” after celebrations in France en route to Friday’s …
Newcastle boss Bruce vows to give ‘everything’ for new club
Shanghai (AFP) – New Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce has vowed to win over the doubters after admitting he has always regretted turning down the job the first time …
Algerian fans switch their Friday focus from politics to football
Cairo (AFP) – Algeria’s African Cup of Nations final against Senegal will mark the climax not only of the Desert Foxes’ campaign on the field, but of their fans’ …
Algeria ready for ‘match of a lifetime’ – Guedioura
Cairo (AFP) – Algeria midfielder Adlene Guedioura says Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal represents the “match of a lifetime” as his country bids to capture the …
Atletico continue defender spree and add Hermoso
Madrid (AFP) – Atletico Madrid bought a second defender in less than 24 hours on Thursday when they signed Spanish international centre back Mario Hermoso from Liga rivals Espanyol. …
Lowry overcomes early nerves to seize British Open lead
Portrush (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ireland’s Shane Lowry said he felt “uneasy” on the first tee before going on to take the early lead on Thursday as the British …