What The Papers Say - 3 October
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Portuguese newspaper O...
Former Barcelona star accused of sending his twin brother to play in his place as he’s ‘caught out’ for bizarre reason
FORMER Barcelona starlet Edgar Ie has been accused of sending his twin brother to play for Dinamo Bucharest in his place.
Ie, 30, made one first...
Former Arsenal star agrees shock exit from Premier League club to become manager of Guinea-Bissau
FORMER Arsenal winger Luis Boa Morte is surprising many fans by quitting as Fulham coach to manage Guinea-Bissau.
The ex-Portugal star, 46, will...
Inside Ivory Coast’s bonkers route to Afcon final, from sacking manager mid-tournament to dramatic last-gasp comebacks
IVORY COAST’S route to the Africa Cup of Nations final has been one of the most chaotic in the history of football.
The host nation were left on...
Nigeria reeeeally need strikers to turn up for AFCON knockouts
Nigeria advanced to the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a Guinea Bissau own goal, with the Super Eagles scoring just one goal...
Guinea Bissau v Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea v Ivory Coast: Africa Cup of Nations – live
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The AfCon business end is upon us already,...
AFCON: Pressure is on Cote d’Ivoire – Guinea Bissau coach
"We know that they will open up which will allow us to surprise them at their stadium," Micha said.
Iheanacho available as Super Eagles seek top group spot
After a surprise trip up against Equatorial Guinea and then a win against Ivory Coast, Nigeria are looking to finish the Africa Cup of Nations...
Nigerian trio wary of Ivorian threat ahead of Thursday’s encounter
Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their opening match of the tournament while the hosts were 2-0 winners over Guinea Bissau last Saturday.
Hosts Ivory Coast sink Guinea Bissau to get Afcon up and running
Ivory Coast's Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half as the hosts completed a 2-0 Group A victory over Guinea Bissau in the...
Ivory Coast ease to victory in AFCON opener
Ivory Coast's Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half as the hosts completed a 2-0 Group A victory over Guinea Bissau in the...
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's charge
The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. Mail Sport...
How to watch 2024 Africa Cup of Nations on UK TV with Hibs stars set to feature
The Africa Cup of Nations begins on Saturday 13 January as host nation Ivory Coast take on Guinea Bissau.
Che Adams ‘on brink of immediate Premier League return’ in £15m transfer to relegation strugglers
CHE ADAMS is closing on a quick Premier League return with Everton.
The Toffees upped an initial £12million bid to £15m after the striker’s three...
Southampton star's woes continue on the international stage ahead of West Ham clash
Southampton striker Paul Onuachu was an unused substitute as Nigeria beat Guinea Bissau in an African Cup of Nations qualifier, although his Saints...
Ndidi reveals Super Eagles Ready for Guinea-Bissau
Wilfried Ndidi has assured fans that the Super Eagles are focused on the task at hand and are ready for the clash against Guinea Bissau.
The post...
How Ike Shorunmu and Finidi George Were Kicked Out of Super Eagles
A few days before Nigeria's 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea Bissau, on March 24, assistant Coach Finidi George and...
Finidi Advocates Inclusion of NPFL Players in Super Eagles AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles assistant coach, Finidi George has expressed optimism that players from the NPFL will be selected for the 2024 AFCON qualifier against...
Rumour Mongering: Liverpool Make Fati ‘Approach’
Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesThe Reds are reportedly one of several English clubs vying for the Barca starlet. With the January transfer...
Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Ntim ruled out for a month after picking an injury on Caen debut
Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Ntim is set to spend a month on the sidelines after picking an injury on his Caen debut. The 26-year-old was forced off...
Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Ntim scores on debut as Caen thrash Guingamp in French Ligue 2
Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Ntim scored on his debut for SM Caen in their massive home victory over En Avant Guingamp in the French Ligue 2 on...
U23 AFCON Qualifiers: CAF releases format and procedure for Thursday's draw
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the draw procedure of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco qualifiers.The draw is on...
Plymouth Argyle midfielder Panutche Camara scores first international goal
The 25-year-old was on target for Guinea Bissau in a friendly against Equatorial Guinea in Portugal on Wednesday
Egypt scrape past Sudan to advance at Cup of Nations
The display will not do much to temper the criticism that followed the Egyptians' first two games at the tournament, a 1-0 loss to Nigeria followed...
Eguavoen talks Nigeria job and title number 4
As the now official early favourites at AFCON 2021, Nigeria prepare to close their convincing Group C run against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday...
Nigeria vs Sudan - AFCON: Live score, team news and updates
Nigeria impressed in their opening win over Mo Salah's Egypt and will look to solidify their position at the top of Group D. Sudan earned a...
Marsch explains why Moriba hasn’t played much for RB Leipzig
Since moving to Germany from Barcelona, the Guinea Bissau prodigy has featured just thrice for the Red Bull Arena giants this season
Embalo scores in Alashkert FC's defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv
The Portuguese forward of Bissau-Guinean descent found the net, nonetheless, the Yellows were silenced by the Israeli Premier League outfit
Plymouth Argyle pair tipped for further international chances by Ryan Lowe
Panutche Camara and Brendan Galloway were unable to make trips to play for Guinea Bissau and Zimbabwe respectively
Afcon 2021: Draw pairs Nigeria with Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau
Gernot Rohr’s men have learned their opponents for the biennial African football showpiece as they chase a fourth crown
Argyle midfielder Panutche Camara poised for Guinea Bissau debut
The 24-year-old has received his first international call-up after impressing for the Pilgrims last season
CAF give Eswatini reprieve to host AFCON home games in the capital
South Africa will no longer play host to this month-end delayed 2021 AFCON qualifier between Eswatini and Guinea Bissau.
Stadium ban leaves Eswatini scrambling to find venue for crucial AFCON tie
EFA are sweating over the venue to host next month’s delayed 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea Bissau after being hit...
Sadio Mane powers Senegal to AFCON finals
Senegal secured their ticket to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals after narrowly edging Guinea Bissau 1-0 courtesy of a Sadio Mane late...
Sadio Mane scores as Senegal qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals
Senegal became the first country to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals after a late goal from Sadio Mane secured a 1-0 victory away at...