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Adil Boulbina stepped off the bench and took just a few minutes to change the course of a tight knockout match in Rabat.With the match seemingly drifting towards penalties after a goalless 90 minutes and most of extra time, the Algerian forward produced a moment of quality in the 118th minute. Cutting in from the right, he curled a superb strike beyond Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, whose saves had frustrated Algeria all evening.The goal finally separated two sides who had largely cancelled each other out in a physical, disciplined contest. Algeria had enjoyed long spells of possession without finding a way past DR Congos organised back line, while the Congolese threatened on the break through Cedric Bakambu and Fiston Mayele.Mpasi-Nzau had earlier denied Fares Chaibi and Baghdad Bounedjah, underlining why Boulbinas late winner and Man of the Match display felt so decisive.Boulbinas impact sparked wild celebrations among Algerian players and fans, underlining the importance of his contribution on a nervy night.The victory sends Algeria into a quarter-final showdown with Nigeria in Marrakesh, as their push for a second AFCON title in six years gathers momentum.For Boulbina, the Man of the Match award crowns a memorable evening that may yet prove a defining moment in Algerias AFCON 2025 campaign.

Manchester United have begun the process of appointing a caretaker manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, with club legend Michael Carrick emerging as a leading candidate to steady the ship until the end of the season.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini did not speak to the media after Roma’s 2-0 victory away to Lecce, amid rumours of tension with the club hierarchy.

Multiple sources confirm Matteo Guendouzi is on the verge of a transfer to Fenerbahce, with Lazio pocketing €25m plus €2m in add-ons, but not until next week.

Luciano Spalletti accuses fans of other clubs of trying to ‘create chaos’ at Juventus over that Jonathan David penalty, while there is ‘nothing concrete’ in Federico Chiesa rumours.

Berekum Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign former Asante Kotoko midfielder Samuel Tenedu In a bid to strengthen their squad amid a difficult season,The club's move for the experienced player comes at a critical time. Berekum Chelsea currently finds itself in a dire league position, sitting in 16th place in the Ghana Premier League table and deeply involved in a relegation battle after the first half of the campaign.Tenedu became available on the transfer market after having his contract with Asante Kotoko terminated by mutual consent recently, making him a free agent.Berekum Chelsea are now looking to capitalise on his availability to add much-needed quality and experience to their ranks as they aim to climb away from the bottom of the standings in the second round of fixtures.If completed, the signing would represent a significant boost for a Chelsea side desperate for a turnaround in form.

Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone thinks Jonathan David is ‘aware of the mistake he made’ for Juventus, but feels tonight’s Canadian derby is ‘a moment to celebrate, we’re living our dream.’

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen nearly boycotted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco following his outburst in the Mozambique showdown on Monday night, Africasoccer.com has reported. Osimhen, who plies his trade for Galatasaray was spotted in an altercation with his teammate, Ademola Lookman in the high-stake round of 16 clash against Mozambique.The forward, who scored two goals to propel his outfit to a resounding 4-0 victory over the Mambas to book a place in the quarterfinals was later was subbed off, signalizing unrest in the team.Osimhen, however, left the stadium immediately after the match, threw away his accreditation card in an attempt to end his AFCON participation. The former Napoli star wanted to return to Turkey to continue club duty with Galatasaray.However, the Nigerian Football Federation officials intervened to calm Osimhen down, with the forward rescinding his decision to remain in camp.Victor Osimhen has scored 3 goals at AFCON 2025, placing him joint second in the tournament's scoring chart. He scored a brace against Mozambique, taking his international tally to 34 goals, three short of Rashidi Yekini's long-standing record.Having rescinded his decision, the enterprising attacker is expected to play a huge role in...

Under-fire strikers Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk stepped up with precious goals for Roma to beat Lecce, but the Ukrainian limped off with yet another injury.

Lazio have reached an agreement to sign Petar Ratkov from Red Bull Salzburg in a deal worth €13 million, with only final details left to be completed.

Juventus stand by Jonathan David despite his dire penalty, supported by Kenan Yildiz and Fabio Miretti, visiting Andrea Pinamonti and Nemanja Matic’s Sassuolo.

The turbulent tenure of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United has ended in chaos, with fresh reports emerging that the Portuguese manager had physically “squared up” with Lisandro Martinez weeks prior to his dismissal.

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Marco Brescianini is emerging as one of the most sought-after midfielders ahead of the January window, with interest now extending beyond Serie A to the Premier League.

Cesc Fabregas was keen to keep expectations in check after Como’s impressive 3-0 win away to Pisa, insisting the focus must remain on development rather than league position.