Pressure grows on Pochettino at Chelsea
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Pressure grows on Pochettino at Chelsea

The pressure is growing on Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino after his side slipped to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal against Championship outfit Middlesbrough on Tuesday. (more…)

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Spurs sign Chelsea flop Werner
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Spurs sign Chelsea flop Werner

Tottenham Hotspur have moved to bolster their striking options with the signing of former Chelsea flop Timo Werner from German side RB Leipzig. (more…)

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Senegal forced into two late changes for AFCON
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Senegal forced into two late changes for AFCON

Africa Cup of Nations holders Senegal have been forced into two squad chances just days before they begin the defence of their title with striker Boulaye Dia and back-up goalkeeper Seny Dieng ruled out of the tournament in the Ivory Coast. (more…)

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Nigeria call up replacement for Boniface
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Nigeria call up replacement for Boniface

Terem Moffi from French club Nice will take the place of injured forward Victor Boniface in Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, the country’s football federation said on Tuesday. (more…)

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Percy Tau confident of Bafana success
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Percy Tau confident of Bafana success

Percy Tau has one goal in mind at the Africa Cup of Nations – to bring the trophy home, as he told the media this week. (more…)

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Nigeria dealt striker blow ahead of AFCON
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Nigeria dealt striker blow ahead of AFCON

Nigeria have been dealt a big blow ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations following the news that in-form striker Victor Boniface is likely to miss the tournament through injury. (more…)

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Massive match-ups in FA Cup fourth round draw
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Massive match-ups in FA Cup fourth round draw

Holders Manchester City travel to Tottenham Hotspur, while in-form Aston Villa go to Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup following the draw on Monday night. (more…)

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