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President of the Sudanese Football Association, Mutasim Jaafar Sir Al-Khatim, held a dinner for the Falcons of Jediane ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Equatorial Guinea.Sudan takes on Equatorial Guinea in their second Group E clash, scheduled to take place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat in Morocco on Sunday, December 28, 2025.As coach Kwasi Appiah and his charges gears up for the match, the Sudan football leader has held a special dinner for the playing body to boost the morale of the Falcons of Jediane stars as they seek for their first win at the tournament.The team aspires to achieve victory and revive their hopes following their humiliating opening day defeat to Algeria.Sudan AFCON participation suffered a huge blow as players threatened to boycott matches over unpaid bonuses. However, Mutasim Jaafar pledged to resolve all the obstacles, which had caused tension within the national team camp.Jaafar promised to pay all outstanding dues to the players, a positive step aimed at boosting morale after numerous unfulfilled promises to the players, which had fueled their discontent during the Arab Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.Sudan will be hoping for a victory against Equatorial Guinea to revive their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage of the tournament before taking on Burkina Faso in their last group game slated for December 31, 2025.

Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane has hailed the rapid rise of young wing-back Marco Palestra, describing him as “an asset to Italian football” amid growing transfer interest ahead of January.

Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir has targeted victory against Angola in their final group game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The record AFCON title holders narrowly defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their second Group B game on Friday, earning them qualification to the knockout stage.And according to Shobeir, the Pharaohs will play better when they take on Angola in a high-stake clash on Monday."We can play better after getting rid of the pressure, and play without waiting who will win and who will score more goals," Schubert said in the reporters' area."The next game is the last in the groups and we hope to win and play well, but we take things step by step. After playing the match, we will start preparing for the next round," he said.Egypt have secured a 5th consecutive qualification for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, their best run in the competition since 1994-2002. The Pharaohs currently sit on top of Group B, accumulating six points after two games.

Lazio have voiced strong frustration with what they see as a growing pattern of refereeing mistakes after their 1-1 draw away to Udinese, a match decided by a highly controversial late equaliser.

Head coach of Vision FC Nana Kwaku Agyemang has eulogized his player following their hard-fought victory against Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League on Saturday.The Tema-based outfit narrowly triumphed over the Abrankese-based outfit at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex to climb out of the relegation zoneSetsofia Aqetey's first half strike was enough for the home team to snatch maximum points in the week 16 of the Premier League.Vision FC also ended their seven-match winless run to move into 12th place in the league standings with 18 points, one behind the visitors.Meanwhile, Frimpong Manso's team's disappointment on the road continues as they are yet to secure an away victory this term.The boys did a great job. We have a very full team. Some of them are a bit exposed whiles others are coming in as green horns. This is best you get in terms of developing talents. Sometimes you falter and sometimes you win, there is always that imbalanceBesides, Nana Kwaku Agyemang has declared his outfit readiness to compete in the Ghana Premier League.I think the boys have shown that they are ready and can play the Premier League. They fought very hard and we are proud of them. We are hoping that this would be one games that will kick start all those wins because weve got difficult games coming up he said.

Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic conceded his side rode their luck at times after rescuing a 1-1 draw against Lazio at the Bluenergy Stadium.

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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Luciano Spalletti confirms Juventus are returning Teun Koopmeiners to midfield against Pisa, while explaining his choices for Weston McKennie and Lois Openda too.

Head coach of Mali Tom Saintfiet has slammed officiating in their second Africa Cup of Nations match against Egypt.The highly competitive Group A match, held at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Friday, December 26, 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw.Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz opened the scoring for the Atlas Lions before the half hour mark after converting perfectly from the spot.But the Eagles managed to restore parity in the 64th-minute through Lassine Sinayoko, who converted from the spot to force the match to end in a 1-1 stalemate.However, Tom Saintfiet has expressed his displeasure about officiating after being denied another penalty in the high-stake clash.“It’s a shame the referee didn’t see the (second) handball, as it was exactly the same situation as the first penalty. But I am proud of my team.” he said.Mali has yet to record a win at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, limiting their chances of progressing to the knockout stage of the tournament.After two games, Mali has one point in Group A and will have to win their final group game to revive their hopes of making it into the knockout stage.

Mane found the net for Senegal, but his goal was not enough to secure all three points. His goal cancelled out Cedric Bakambus opener for DR Congo. Senegal created several clear openings and enjoyed spells of control, yet were unable to fully capitalise on their chances.

Erling Haaland is in good spirits this festive period, celebrating Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest with a cheeky comment on teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Instagram post.

Semenyo has been strongly linked with several Premier League clubs following his impressive form this season. Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are all reported to have shown interest, with Tottenham said to have offered a lucrative salary package and Chelsea making a late approach.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …