Osimhen’s header salvages draw for Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea.
The Super Eagles got off their AFCON campaign to a frustrating start, with underwhelming performances from the players. Equatorial Guinea’s midfielder, Ivàn Salvador scored a surprise opener in the 36th minute with a well worked goal but Victor Osimhen headed home a quick equalizer, two minutes later. However, the Super Eagles’ wastefulness in front of goals cost them the three points, including Osimhen’s big chance in the seventh-fourth minute. Nigeria will face host country, Ivory Coast on Thursday, as they look to secure their first win the tournament.
📹 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇳🇬 1-1 🇬🇶
Equatorial Guinea open the score and Nigeria catches up quickly with an equalizer as both teams share the points of the game. 🤝#NGAGNQ | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | @Football2Gether
— Total Energies AFCON (@TotalAFCON2023) January 14, 2024
Garry Rodrigues’ late goal help Cape Verde secure dramatic victory over Ghana.
The start of the 2023 African Cup of Nations have been nothing short of spectacular, with dramatic results from the teams so far. Ghana’s Black Stars received one of their biggest shocks in Abidjan, as Cape Verde secured a late win over the four time AFCON champions to continue to sequences of surprises in the tournament. After Jamiro Monteiro rebounded Rodrigues’ shot, Ghana’s Alexander Djiku headed home an equalizer 11 minutes into the second half. Cape Verde secured their win late, as Ofori was unable to clear Rodrigues’ shot on goal.
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Garry Rodrigues' very late winner means Cape Verde get all 3 points! 🦈🇨🇻 #GHACPV | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/voKXgHNarB
— Total Energies AFCON (@TotalAFCON2023) January 14, 2024
Egypt avoids surprise defeat against Mozambique, thanks to late penalty.
Mohamed Salah’s late injury helped Egypt avoid surprise opening defeat, securing a 2-2 draw in the 2023 AFCON tournament. Despite Egypt asserting quick dominance in the match, with Mustafa Mohammed’s opener inside the first ninety seconds of the game, Mozambique seemed to pull through with a comeback, in two successive second half goals from Witi Quembo and Clesio Bauque within four minutes. However, a rough challenge from Mozambique defender, Domingos Macandza on Salah in the box was called out by VAR, which the Liverpool star slotted home. Egypt will take on Ghana on Thursday, as they hope to secure top spot in the tournament’s Group B.
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Both teams share the points as Egypt's late goal cancels out Mozambique's great comeback. 🤝#EGYMOZ | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/aWLBDUcPdR
— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 14, 2024
Everton and Nottingham Forest at risk of point deduction or fine.
After a 10 point deduction months ago for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rule, Everton is at risk of another fresh sanction, together with Nottingham Forest. Whilst the Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules requires PL clubs are to lose only about £105 million within the span of three years, reports suggest that both clubs might have exceeded the limits, according to the accounts provided for last season’s financial records. In response, Everton have pointed to the already imposed 10 point deduction, arguing that these new charges are related with the same financial period. Nottingham Forest however, have acknowledged these charges and have promised to work with the necessary authorities.
🚨🚨| NEWS: Under the guidelines both Everton and Nottingham Forest are at risk of a fine or a points deduction in a decision set to be communicated to the clubs on Monday.
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— TTS. (@TransferSector) January 14, 2024
Real Madrid dismantle Barcelona to clinch a Spanish Super Cup.
After a 5-3 overtime win against rival, Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi final, Real Madrid have cruised past Barcelona in a thrilling 4-1 victory to secure their first trophy of the season. Real Madrid attacker, Vinicius Junior was on fire, scoring a hat trick in the first forty minutes of gameplay, before Rodrygo’s second half goal capped a thrilling game. Robert Lewandowski’s first half goal in the 30th minute was not enough to spearhead an early 2-1 comeback, as the Carlo Ancelotti side looked resolved to assert their dominance in most parts of the game. Real Madrid remain in every other available competition and will be looking to make history and win the remaining trophies.
🏆⚪️ Real Madrid win the Spanish Supercup! pic.twitter.com/2zU4tSbENX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 14, 2024
