Bafana rivals Mali name newcomers in AFCON squad
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Bafana rivals Mali name newcomers in AFCON squad

Bafana Bafana opponents Mali named uncapped Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Boubacar Traore and Lorient striker Sirine Doucoure in their squad for this month’s African Cup of Nations finals but have been hard hit by injuries. (more…)

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Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow
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Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow

Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has had to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations through injury and been replaced by Belgian-based Alhassan Yusuf, the Nigerian Football Federation said. (more…)

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Amine Gouiri forced out of Algeria squad for AFCON
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Amine Gouiri forced out of Algeria squad for AFCON

Algeria have confirmed the withdrawal of striker Amine Gouiri from their squad for the African Cup of Nations but have yet to make a decision on a potential replacement. (more…)

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Carlo Ancelotti delighted to extend Real Madrid stay
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Carlo Ancelotti delighted to extend Real Madrid stay

Veteran Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has hinted he may continue at Real Madrid beyond the expiry of his contract in 2026. (more…)

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Juan Zapata leaves Cape Town City
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Juan Zapata leaves Cape Town City

Cape Town City have sold Colombian winger Juan Zapata back to his old club Hermanos Comenarez in Venezuela and freed up a spot among their foreign players for the second of the season to allow for the return of centre back Nathan Fasika. (more…)

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Big year looms for SA football
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Big year looms for SA football

We are a few days into what is shaping up to be another big year for South African football, with several important dates on the horizon.

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Ghana suffer double injury blow ahead of AFCON
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Ghana suffer double injury blow ahead of AFCON

Ghana left out injured Premier League players Thomas Partey and Tariq Lamptey from their 27-man squad named on Monday for the African Cup of Nations finals in neighbouring Ivory Coast, which kicks off later this month. (more…)

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Foster missing from Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON
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Foster missing from Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON

South Africa have left Burnley striker Lyle Foster out of their squad for next month’s African Cup of Nations after his club said mental health issues made it impossible for him to travel. (more…)

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Arteta bemoans thin Arsenal squad in title challenge
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Arteta bemoans thin Arsenal squad in title challenge

Title-chasing Arsenal are unlikely to allow players to leave in the January transfer window as coach Mikel Arteta is worried over the depth of their squad as they push for the Premier League trophy this year. (more…)

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City rejuvenated after Club World Cup win
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City rejuvenated after Club World Cup win

New Club World Cup champions Manchester City returned to domestic action with a 3-1 victory over Everton on Wednesday night and coach Pep Guardiola says that success in Saudi Arabia allowed them to refocus. (more…)

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