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Carlos Baleba AFCON 2026 has become the defining story of Cameroon’s campaign. At just 22 years old, the Brighton midfielder has emerged as the heartbeat of the Indomitable Lions, combining intelligence, energy, and technical skill to give…

Midfielder Training Guide: Being a midfielder is one of the toughest jobs in football. You’re expected to defend, attack, control the tempo, and cover more ground than most players. The best midfielders blend skill, intelligence, and…

Mohamed Salah has played down talk of Egypt being favourites at the Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the Pharaohs are taking the tournament one match at a time despite his decisive role in their progress. The Liverpool forward struck…

Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed pride in the Super Eagles’ run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s hunger and belief as they prepare for a quarter-final showdown with Algeria. Troost-Ekong,…

Ademola Lookman has emerged as the standout performer at the Africa Cup of Nations, topping the WhoScored ratings chart with 8.81 after inspiring Nigeria to the quarter-finals. The Atalanta forward has three goals and four assists in four…

Former Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has called on the Super Eagles to remain focused and deliver the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2026, warning that it would be shameful for a squad of such calibre to fall short. Onazi, who lifted…

Kevin Keegan, the former England striker and Newcastle boss, has been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 74. The news was confirmed by his family after the ex-Liverpool and Hamburg star was admitted to hospital with abdominal problems.…

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the final draw for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 will take place in Rabat on January 15, marking a landmark moment for the competition. The draw, scheduled for 2 pm local…

David Batty turned 57 last month, yet even on his birthday the former England midfielder remained elusive. Messages of goodwill filled a Leeds United WhatsApp group featuring Rio Ferdinand, Mark Viduka and Jason Wilcox, but Batty himself…

Manchester United have turned to Darren Fletcher as interim manager for Wednesday’s trip to Burnley, placing their trust in a figure steeped in the club’s traditions following Ruben Amorim’s departure. Fletcher, a former United…