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Egypt have topped Group B with seven points after drawing goalless with Angola in their final group match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Pharaohs went into Mondays game having won their first two matches of the campaign.With qualification already secured, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan opted to rest his key players, leaving the likes of Mohamed Salah, Trezeguet, and Omar Marmoush all on the bench.Although the gaffer fielded a new-look starting eleven, Egypt managed to keep out Angola at halftime.After recess, the introduction of Zizo handed Egypt more firepower upfront as they came close to scoring on a few occasions.Angola did see most of the ball and played some delightful football, but struggled to break down the resolute defence of the Pharaohs.Despite the end-to-end action that ensued in the final 20 minutes of the game, where Angola pushed and piled the pressure, they could not equalise and draw goalless at full-time.It is a result that means Angola are out of AFCON 2025. Egypt, on the other hand are through to the Round 16 stage as winners of Group B with seven points.In the same group, South Africa finished second with six points and are also through to the knockout stage.

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Barimah Baah placed Bibiani Gold Stars dramatic comeback against Dreams FC down to the clear and steady guidance from coach Fritz Schmid, which helped the team stay calm and follow a new plan.Gold Stars came back from two goals down to record a thrilling 3-2 win over Dreams FC in their Ghana Premier League Week 16 match at Duns Park, with Baah scoring twice to lead the turnaround.The midfielder explained that the coachs ideas took time to sink in, but once the players began to understand them, the teams approach improved and results followed.he told us a lot of things but he has one thing that he says an Italian word which means when you get into the box it is the sides of the pole. When we go on the field he has shown us where we should all position ourselves so if you will see our game has changed. Sorry we don't play what we previously play he has changed it with his plan and we are now playing it. At first we didn't understand it we are now doing it little by little that will help us that is why those on the bench were able to learn that is why we made a difference," he told Bibiani Gold Stars TVGold Stars will now shift attention to their next league game against Medeama SC.

Reports in Italy claim that Leeds United could be poised to make a January move for unwanted Lazio striker Taty Castellanos who was left out of Maurizio Sarri’s line-up for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Udinese.

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Wolves fans left Anfield on Saturday with a familiar sinking feeling, another defeat, zero points, and the club still rooted to the foot of the Premier League table.

Barimah Baah played a key role as Bibiani Gold Stars turned a difficult afternoon into a famous 3-2 win over Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League, even though the team did not begin the match well.The midfielder, who was later named Man of the Match, admitted the opening stages were tough despite solid preparation during the week. Gold Stars went two goals down early at Duns Park before showing strong character and belief to fight back and claim all three points in a thrilling Week 16 encounter.After the final whistle, Baah focused on teamwork, support, and the spirit within the squad rather than individual praise.The little I will say is my playing mates and my coach and all those that support our team the CEO and everybody they all supported us to play the game. And the training we did during the week preparing for Dreams it was not easy because if you look at it that is what we did but from the start if wasn't easy. What I will say to all the supporters is that we game to fight to win and help they should look forward to the next game with the same mentality," he told Bibiani Gold Stars TV.Gold Stars now turn their attention to a tough next league fixture against Medeama SC.

Lazio have confirmed that head coach Maurizio Sarri has had a successful operation on his heart after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. 

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus could be poised to make a move for out-of-favour West Ham United midfielder Guido Rodriguez during the January transfer window, but why do the Bianconeri want the 31-year-old, who has played just 166 minutes of league football this season? 

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Leeds have had a resurgence in recent weeks, and they will hope to carry on their momentum in the transfer market. The plan is for multiple positions in Daniel Farke’s squad to be addressed, and one of those is in defence.

According to Marca, Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic is among Barcelona’s primary targets to replace Robert Lewandowski and the La Liga giants have already sounded out the striker’s availability.

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Man United struggled to get fringe players off the books in the summer, and while they were largely successful in the end, there is more work to do. Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho both left on loan with no obligation to buy, and although neither is expected to have any future at Old Trafford, a final decision has already been made with the latter.

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Luciano Spalletti was frustrated by Juventus players’ lack of concentration in the first half against Pisa, so he ‘made his voice heard’ at half-time.