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African players in Europe: Sub Salah fails to sink Spurs

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah came off the bench for Liverpool at the weekend but could not stop his team from dropping two crucial points against Tottenham Hotspur.A last minute goal earned lowly Spurs a 1–1 draw at Anfield, leaving Liverpool fifth in the Premier League table, two points behind Aston Villa with eight games left. Salah was among several regular starters who began on the bench as Liverpool manager Arne Slot rotated his side ahead of a Champions League tie against Galatasaray.He was introduced in the 64th minute and soon had a big chance to double Liverpool’s lead after a defensive error from Spurs centre back Radu Dragusin. Cody Gakpo’s high ball caused confusion in the Tottenham box, but Salah scuffed his shot wide of the post.That miss proved costly as Brazilian forward Richarlison struck a late equaliser for Spurs […]

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Goalkeeper crisis hits Bayern ahead of Champions League tie

Bayern Munich are facing a major goalkeeping crisis ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg against Atalanta, with all three senior keepers sidelined by injury.First choice Manuel Neuer, back up Jonas Urbig and experienced reserve Sven Ulreich have all been ruled out, leaving coach Vincent Kompany short of options. Neuer suffered a calf muscle tear during Bayern’s 4–1 Bundesliga win over Borussia Mönchengladbach and has been unavailable since early March.The 39 year old captain had already missed several games with similar problems and is not expected to feature in either leg against Atalanta. His understudy Jonas Urbig is also out after sustaining a concussion, with medical staff unwilling to risk him before he fully completes recovery protocols.That left Ulreich to start in goal against Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend, but he picked up a right adductor injury late […]

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10 unforgettable penalty misses in football history

Penalty shootouts create some of football’s most unforgiving moments. One kick can shape a player’s legacy, decide a trophy and live in the memory of fans for decades. Here are 10 of the most painful and memorable penalty misses in major tournaments.​ Roberto Baggio – 1994 World Cup finalIn the 1994 World Cup final in Pasadena, Italy and Brazil drew 0 0 after extra time. Baggio’s decisive penalty flew over the bar, giving Brazil a 3 2 shootout win and the world title.​ Gareth Southgate – Euro 1996 semi finalEngland’s semi final with Germany at Euro 1996 ended 1 1 at Wembley before penalties. Southgate’s miss sent Germany to the final, where they went on to win the tournament.​ David Trezeguet – 2006 World Cup finalFrance and Italy finished 1 1 after extra time in the 2006 World Cup final. […]

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Nwabali shines as Nigeria beat Egypt for AFCON bronze

Stanley Nwabali delivered a standout performance as Nigeria beat Egypt 4 2 on penalties to win the AFCON 2025 bronze medal at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. The Super Eagles and Pharaohs drew goalless after 90 minutes before the match went to a shootout.​ Nwabali saved penalties from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to emerge as Nigeria’s hero in the shootout. His display confirmed his status as one of the top performers of the tournament.​ Ademola Lookman scored the decisive kick to seal victory for Nigeria. The Super Eagles converted their spot kicks with composure to secure third place.​ The result extended Nigeria’s perfect record in AFCON third place matches. It also gave the country a record ninth bronze medal at the continental showpiece.​ Despite the disappointment of losing on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semi final, Nigeria finished […]

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AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi final round

The race for the AFCON 2025 Golden Boot is led by Morocco’s Brahim Díaz, who sits top of the scoring chart with five goals after the semi final matches. The Real Madrid forward has been the standout attacking player for the hosts, keeping his place at the summit despite failing to score in the last four.​ Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah are tied in second place with four goals each. Both stars remain in contention to snatch the Golden Boot if they can find the net in the remaining fixtures.​ Just behind them on three goals are Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Côte d’Ivoire winger Amad Diallo. Lookman also leads the assists chart, making him one of the most influential attacking players of the tournament so far.​ Several other players, including Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) and Lassine Sinayoko […]

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Salah fires Egypt past Ivory Coast into AFCON semis

Egypt booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast in Agadir, with Mohamed Salah once again playing a decisive role. The Liverpool forward scored his fourth goal of the tournament as the Pharaohs continued their push for a first continental title since 2010. The win also sets up a high-profile semi-final against Senegal and Sadio Mané, renewing one of African football’s biggest rivalries. Egypt got off to a flying start when Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the fourth minute, finishing calmly after being put through by Emam Ashour. Ivory Coast looked rattled, and their problems deepened on the half-hour mark when Rami Rabia rose highest to head in Salah’s corner and make it 2-0. The Elephants were handed a lifeline just before the break when Ahmed Abou […]

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Mbokazi shines despite Bafana loss to Egypt

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Egypt on Friday in Agadir, but the match also highlighted the emergence of a new defensive leader in Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who delivered an assured performance against elite opposition. The decisive moment came from a controversial first-half penalty, converted by Mohamed Salah, despite Egypt being reduced to 10 men before the break. While the result went against South Africa, the 20-year-old Mbokazi stood out with a display marked by composure, discipline and tactical awareness. Deployed at left centre-back, Mbokazi had a demanding task. With Aubrey Modiba pushing forward at left-back, the responsibility fell on him to cover wide spaces and neutralise Salah, who frequently drifted inside from the right wing. The young defender responded with maturity, timing his challenges well and maintaining positional discipline throughout the contest. In the opening exchanges, […]

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Full Premier League List Of Stars Heading To AFCON 2025

A host of Premier League players will be absent when the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, as national teams confirm their final squads for the tournament. According to the latest breakdown, about 40 players from the English top flight are expected to represent various African countries at AFCON 2025.​ The list cuts across most clubs, with some teams losing multiple first team regulars for several weeks. Sunderland, Fulham, Manchester United, Liverpool, Brentford, Wolves, Burnley, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Everton, Nottingham Forest and others all have players called up.​ Among the biggest names is Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, who will again lead Egypt’s attack at the tournament. Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has also been called up by Egypt, adding to the list of top Premier League attackers heading to Morocco.​ Manchester United will see Bryan […]

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 Salah trains with Liverpool but set to miss Inter clash

Mohamed Salah took part in Liverpool training on Monday but is not expected to be in the squad to face Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. The session was held at Anfield before the team’s trip to Italy and was open to the media.​ The 33 year old forward recently granted a tense interview in which he said he felt thrown under the bus by the club during a difficult season. He also stated that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had broken down.​ Salah was an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3 3 draw at Leeds United at the weekend, the third consecutive match he has started on the bench. In the previous two games he came on as a substitute in a 1 1 home draw with Sunderland and remained on the bench in a 2 […]

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Egypt vs Nigeria friendly shifted to December 16

The international friendly between Egypt and Nigeria has been rescheduled for 16 December, according to Egyptian Football Association Vice President Khaled El Darandaly.​ The game, originally set for 14 December, was moved after FIFA confirmed that clubs are only required to release players for the Africa Cup of Nations from 15 December, prompting both teams to adjust plans so key stars like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush can feature.​ The match forms part of final preparations for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, where seven time champions Egypt have been drawn in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, with a 28 man preliminary squad already named by coach Hossam Hassan.

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