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Belmadi savours ‘incredible’ Africa Cup of Nations triumph
Former Algeria international Belmadi was appointed last August after eight years coaching in Qatar and has reinvigorated a talented but…
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Senegal, Algeria set for rematch in Africa Cup of Nations final
Sadio Mane's Senegal, the 2002 runners-up, are desperate to end a long wait for a first continental title, while Algeria…
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Algeria face long qualifying route to 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
Cairo, Egypt: Algeria, who meet Senegal on Friday in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Cairo, must travel virtually the length…
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Algeria loss made us stronger, Cisse says ahead of final rematch
Cairo, Egypt: Senegal coach Aliou Cisse believes the Africa Cup of Nations group stage defeat by Algeria helped fuel their run to…
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Friends collide as Belmadi and Cisse target African crown
Despite never playing on the same team, Belmadi and Cisse graced the same pitches in France for nearly a decade.
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Ighalo boosts Golden Boot hopes as Nigeria finish third
The 30-year-old Shanghai Shenhua forward struck the only goal against Tunisia, just 130 seconds after the kick-off.
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Seedorf sacked as Cameroon coach
Paris, France: The Cameroon Football Federation sacked coach Clarence Seedorf and assistant Patrick Kluivert on Tuesday, the pair paying the price for…
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Coach Gernot Rohr insists future is bright for youthful Nigeria
Cairo, Egypt: Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria will be stronger for their experience at this year's Africa Cup of Nations after his side suffered…
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Senegal reach Cup of Nations final as own goal sinks Tunisia
Both teams missed penalties in regular time with Ferjani Sassi the Tunisian culprit before Henri Saivet failed for the Senegalese.
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Starlet Chukwueze offers glimpse of Nigeria future
Cairo, Egypt: He was young enough to participate at this year's Under-20 World Cup, but Samuel Chukwueze is assuming a far greater…
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