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January 9, 2022

Cameroon beat Burkina Faso in opening game of AFCON

The Indomitable Lions gave a commanding show, controlling 60 per cent of ball possession and creating more chances than their opponent during the game.

Cameroon vs Burkina Faso
January 8, 2022

FIFA shortlists Messi, Salah, Lewandowski for 2021 best player award; Ronaldo not listed

Ronaldo misses out as Messi, Salah and Lewandoski were shortlisted for Best Men’s Player award for the year 2021.

Mo Salah, Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi
January 8, 2022

Bad news for Tottenham as Son is diagnosed with injury

Son has been Tottenham’s leading player this season, and his absence will be a big blow for Spurs.

Son Heung Min
January 8, 2022

CAF to deploy VAR for all 2021 AFCON matches

CAF had previously used VAR from the quarter-finals stage of the 2019 edition in Egypt.

VAR
January 8, 2022

Kamaru Usman hosts first ever MMA fight in Lagos

The historic event was held in Lagos on Friday.

Kamaru Usman
January 6, 2022

Super Eagles suffer another setback as Saudi club refuse to release Odion Ighalo for AFCON

With Osimhen, Dennis and Ighalo missing in the Super Eagles squad, Nigeria’s attacking fortitude will now rest on inconsistent forwards like Kelechi Iheanacho and Henry Onyekuru.

Odion Ighalo
January 6, 2022

Copa del Rey-holders Barcelona survive scare to progress

Moments after Lolo Guerrero’s header was ruled out for offside at the other end, Jutgla completed the turnaround following a jinking run from the left flank.

FC Barcelona
January 6, 2022

Real Madrid avoid repeat of 2021 shock, beat Alcoyano 3-1

Real Madrid received one of the greatest shocks in Spanish football history 12 months ago when losing to the same third-tier opponents at Estadio El Collao.

Real Madrid
January 5, 2022

League Cup: Liverpool-Arsenal match postponed over COVID-19 outbreak

The Reds have been beset by strings of positive COVID-19 tests.

Pep Lijnders
January 5, 2022

AFCON: FG owes Super Eagles match bonuses, says Ahmed Musa

“Regarding the bonus, I think they are just owing us for two games now. Yeah, two games,” Musa said.

Super Eagles