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Mohamed Salah set for Liverpool return before season's end after injury scare

Liverpool have confirmed that Mohamed Salah is "expected" to play again before the end of the season after confirming his injury is only minor.

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Egypt and Algeria impress while Ghana crumble in friendly internationals

North African giants Egypt continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia in an international friendly at Enmaa Stadium in Jeddah on Friday.

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Nigeria defeat Egypt on penalties to clinch AFCON 2025 bronze medal

Nigeria secured third place at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 victory over Egypt on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

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Sadio Mane's long-range strike sends Senegal into AFCON final

Senegal secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after Sadio Mane scored the only goal deep into the second half to beat Egypt 1-0 in Tangier on Wednesday.

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Hossam Hassan says AFCON semis shows African coaches deserve trust

It is not every day that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) delivers a blockbuster semifinal lineup featuring four of the continent’s top five-ranked nations — all coached by sons of the soil.

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Suspension fears won’t derail Senegal’s plans for Egypt

With seven Senegalese players walking a suspension tightrope ahead of the final, head coach Pape Thiaw insists this will not influence his plans as the Lions of Teranga prepare to field a full-strength side against Egypt in tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal.

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