Tag: AFCON

Pape Matar Sarr Hospitalised After Falling Ill During AFCON Final

Pape Matar Sarr
January 2026

Sarr was taken to hospital after becoming unwell and missed the match and celebrations, with two teammates also requiring medical attention around the game. Sarr felt ill at half-time after warming up, was later taken for treatment and did not return to the bench; reports said Sarr and Diatta stayed under observation while Niang improved enough to rejoin the squad after checks at Mohammed VI Hospital in Rabat.

Egypt Stay Unbeaten at AFCON After 0-0 Angola with Salah Rested

Mohamed Salah
December 2025

Egypt stayed unbeaten at AFCON after drawing 0-0 with Angola in their final Group B match, with Mohamed Salah unused on the bench. The Pharaohs had already secured a last-16 spot, so the result was about managing minutes rather than chasing goals. Coach Hossam Hassan rotated heavily and also rested Omar Marmoush, keeping key players fresh for the knockouts. Egypt had qualified via earlier wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, then closed the group with a clean sheet at Adrar Stadium in Morocco.

Man Utd line up AFCON forward Sinayoko on free transfer for 2026

Lassine Sinayoko
December 2025

United are in serious talks with Auxerre forward Lassine Sinayoko, whose deal expires next summer, aiming to secure a pre-contract for a free transfer at the end of the 2025-26 season while he features for Mali at AFCON. Having already added Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, Amorim still wants more attacking depth and values Sinayoko’s versatility across the front line. United are now focused on finalising personal terms this month, viewing the Auxerre striker as a low-cost way to deepen their long-term forward options.

United delay Zirkzee decision as injuries bite and minutes remain scarce

Joshua Zirkzee
December 2025

Manchester United have opted to postpone a call on Joshua Zirkzee’s future until later in January, despite the striker’s limited role. He has made 11 appearances but only four starts, logging 372 minutes and one goal while sitting behind Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha in Ruben Amorim’s No.9 hierarchy. With wide forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo away at AFCON and Bruno Fernandes plus Kobbie Mainoo injured, United are wary of further weakening depth before the window’s final weeks. The club will reassess once the injury and fixture picture is clearer, balancing Zirkzee’s need for minutes against squad protection.

Salah rescues Egypt with stoppage-time winner in AFCON opener

Mohamed Salah
December 2025

Egypt needed late magic from Mohamed Salah to secure a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe, coming from behind after wasting a dominant first half before Marmoush equalised and Salah struck in stoppage time to avoid an embarrassing start to their AFCON campaign. Operating with more freedom than at Liverpool, Salah roamed centrally and from the right, repeatedly creating chances before his influence dipped, then reappeared at the death when he teed up Zizo, missed further openings and finally swivelled inside the box to smash home the decisive half-volley.

Ruben Amorim sets strict January conditions for Man Utd moves

Ruben Amorim
December 2025

Ruben Amorim confirms Manchester United are ready to act in January if the perfect opportunity arises, with a new defensive midfielder still the priority but scope to move for an attacker such as Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo if profile and price align with long-term planning. United have compiled a shortlist including Ruben Neves, Conor Gallagher and Tyler Adams after backing away from Brighton’s £100m Carlos Baleba, while AFCON absences for Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo increase pressure to secure a versatile, ready-made starter.

Onana snubbed from Cameroon AFCON squad in fresh career setback

Andre Onana
December 2025

Andre Onana has suffered another major setback after being omitted from Cameroon’s 28-man Africa Cup of Nations squad, despite coach Rigobert Song selecting four goalkeepers, capping a brutal spell in which he lost the Manchester United number one jersey and moved on loan to Trabzonspor. Eyebrows were raised when the Indomitable Lions’ roster dropped without his name, while fellow Cameroonians Bryan Mbeumo and Georges-Kevin Nkoudou were included, deepening questions over Onana’s international future after previous disputes and adding further uncertainty to a club career already drifting.

Salah in club-country collision over Nigeria friendly

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool / Egypt)
November 2025

Egypt plan a Dec 12 Nigeria friendly before AFCON (Dec 21–Jan 18). Liverpool have key fixtures with Inter and Brighton that week. Salah will hold talks with coach Hossam Hassan to avoid a repeat of previous release-timing flashpoints. Egypt want early camp integration; Liverpool seek competitive-match availability, pointing to congested schedule and player load. A compromise may delay reporting until after Brighton, but any slip risks backlash at home and strains with the federation.

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