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Lookman fires Nigeria to victory over Tanzania
Ademola Lookman's second-half winner helped Nigeria overcome a Tanzania fightback and begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a bright 2-1 Group C victory.

AFCON 2025 - What Nigeria's Super Eagles can learn from their predecessors
It has been 12 years since Nigeria's Super Eagles won the last of their three Africa Cup of Nations titles, at the 2013 edition in South Africa. What can the current crop learn from those winners?


AFCON
DAY 3 RECAP
AFCON Day 3: Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia win big; DR Congo in VAR controversy
Four former champions began their AFCON campaigns with victories on Tuesday.


AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS
Foster proved his maturity and brilliance in Bafana's AFCON win
Lyle Foster's winner against Angola in Bafana Bafana's 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener in Marrakesh on Monday proved as much about his maturity off the pitch as his brilliance on it.

Salah was visibly frustrated in Egypt's AFCON win, but his hard work paid off
Mohamed Salah cut a frustrated figure for much of Egypt's clash against Zimbabwe on Monday night, but he and Omar Marmoush showed their tenacity to avoid what would have been a shocking defeat.


TOP HEADLINES
Transfer window preview: What do Europe's big clubs need?


ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League 2025 QUIZ: How well do you remember the past calendar year?
What better way to relax over the festive season than to test your Premier League knowledge?

Premier League overreactions: Are Villa in the title race? Can Wolves avoid history?
Just before we hit the crowded festive fixtures, we have plenty to overreact to in the Premier League, from the title race down to a potential record-breaking worst season.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye England midfielders
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is on Manchester United's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Will Liverpool need to sign a replacement for Isak in January?


ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Chelsea are using Strasbourg as a "farm team" -- is this the new blueprint for top clubs?
Strasbourg now exists as a training ground for Chelsea prospects, akin to baseball's farm system. Is this the future of European soccer?

After years away, Sunderland's Premier League return has revived the club and its city
By any measure, Sunderland is one of the revelations of the season. The question now is no longer whether they'll stay up, but how high they can finish and, after all their fans have gone through, whether that even matters.


ENGLISH WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE
WSL transfer preview: Man United, Arsenal need depth; Liverpool need anyone
Man United need depth, Arsenal have to lower their average age, while you name it, Liverpool need it. What will the WSL window bring?

MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Liverpool win again, but lose Isak to injury. Now what? Plus: Barça ride their luck, more
Liverpool won a third straight game, but Isak's injury and some familiar issues mean the Reds still have a lot of work to do. Meanwhile, Barcelona's flaws still remain, but they picked up a big road win as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

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- Slot criticises 'reckless' Van de Ven tackle on Isak
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- Sources: Madrid's Endrick heads to Lyon on loan
- Sources: Alves buys Portuguese club, may play
- Napoli win Italian Super Cup behind Neres' brace
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