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Why Senegal's disallowed goal should have stood

Referee's early whistle denies Senegal's goal in AFCON final

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Senegal's forward Ismaila Sarr scores a goal who was later disallowed during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

Africa's best player is from the Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League stars shine in AFCON final triumph
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Sadio Mane and Bono are currently playing in the Saudi Pro League.
UPDATE

Senegal protest late penalty as Afcon final is delayed

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw urged his players to leave the pitch as tensions escalated
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Morocco's players react during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

AFCON in Morocco offers glimpse of World Cup readiness

Hosts prove their strength and organisational skills ahead of co-hosting the tournament
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Morocco players take part in a training session in Rabat on January 17, 2026, on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Senegal.

Nigeria clinch bronze after AFCON shoot-out with Egypt

Ademola Lookman seals shoot-out win after goalless play-off in Casablanca
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Egypt's Mohanad Lasheen, left, chases the ball with Nigeria's Ademola Lookman during the Africa Cup of Nations third place game in Casablanca, Morocco, Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Salah surpasses Messi & Ronaldo in International record

The one record Salah has over Messi & Ronaldo
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Salah has reached the 100 goal contribution milestone for Egypt

Why Chelle brought Chukwueze on for penalties

Nigeria's AFCON exit: The penalty strategy that failed
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Morocco's goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou stops a penaly kick from Nigeria's forward #11 Samuel Chukwueze during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat on January 14, 2026.

Will Salah play another AFCON?

Has Salah missed his last chance to win the AFCON
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Mohamed Salah's AFCON dream suffered another crushing blow on Tuesday night
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Mane’s banger sends Senegal through to the AFCON final

Senegal edges Egypt: Mane's strike seals victory
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Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane celebrates his goal with Senegal's forward #13 Iliman Ndiaye during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Senegal and Egypt at the Grand stadium in Tangiers on January 14, 2026.

Inside the Beckham family fallout — Full timeline

Brooklyn Beckham blocks family on social media amid ongoing rift
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Brooklyn Beckham has blocked his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, along with his siblings on social media

Transfer rumours: Zlatan’s son joins Ajax and more

Zlatan's son is following Zlatan's path with a move to Ajax
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son has joined Ajax

"These clowns and their sources" – Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham has unleashed a furious attack on journalists
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Bellingham's outburst follows Xabi Alonso's dismissal after just eight months as Real Madrid manager

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