The celebrations in Angola are double-fold as their national football team, the Palancras Negras, not only secured a historic quarter-final berth at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but also received a shower of lucrative rewards for their impressive run. Their dominant 3-0 victory over Namibia in the round of 16 last Saturday set […]
Against all odds, the host nation of the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast, pulled off a stunning upset against reigning champions Senegal, booking their place in the quarter-finals with a dramatic penalty shootout victory. This result was all the more surprising considering the contrasting fortunes of both teams heading into the match. Senegal had […]
A dramatic late penalty from Ryan Mendes secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Cape Verde over Mauritania, sending them through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Cape Verde entered the last-16 clash as clear favorites, having topped Group B undefeated ahead of powerhouses like Egypt and Ghana. Mauritania, on the other hand, […]
A loan move to Granada for Facundo Pellistri seems all but agreed upon, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the deal awaits only Erik ten Hag’s approval. However, the manager’s recent decisions suggest potential hesitation due to attacking depth concerns. Marcus Rashford’s disciplinary problems, including missing training and nightclub appearances, led to his omission from the FA […]
Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations journey ended in familiar heartbreak, falling to DR Congo 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi converted the decisive spot-kick, sending his team through to the quarter-finals. This marked the fourth consecutive knockout game in the 2021 tournament where Egypt required extra time, echoing their penalty shootout […]
Equatorial Guinea, the surprise package of the tournament, are ready to rumble. After topping Group A ahead of powerhouses Nigeria and Ivory Coast, and shocking the hosts with a 4-0 thrashing, they’re not done yet. Boasting the most potent attack in the group stage with nine goals in three games, they’ve stormed into the last […]
The magic of the FA Cup was alive and kicking at Rodney Parade as League Two minnows Newport County pushed Premier League giants Manchester United all the way, before eventually succumbing 4-2 in a thrilling fourth-round encounter. Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils started like a team smelling blood, racing to a 2-0 lead through swift, […]
The Anfield faithful roared a final farewell to Jurgen Klopp’s era as Liverpool opened their FA Cup campaign with a thrilling 5-2 victory over Norwich City. While the Canaries produced the undisputed “Goal of the Game” courtesy of a stunning strike from Dani Sainz, it was Liverpool’s young guns and returning veterans who stole the […]
Wolves may have booked their fifth-round ticket with goals from Neto and Cunha, but the lasting uncertainty from this match stems from the unsettling scenes that unfolded in the Birmingham Road corner. A flare-up ignited a tense standoff, forcing a lengthy delay and leaving a question mark hanging over the well-being of everyone involved. Let’s […]
Chaos erupts as Wolves fans celebrate in West Brom section, forcing players to intervene. Police rush to control the situation as flare-up threatens to escalate.