DR Congo progressed to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages and Tanzania bowed out after a 0-0 draw between the teams in Korhogo.The second half saw Brentford’s Yoane Wissa denied by Tanzania goalkeeper Aishi Manula and send a further shot over as DR Congo drew a third game out of three in Group F.Sebastien Desabre’s side finish second in the pool behind Morocco and will face Eg...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Craig Levein admitted he had ditched a plan to take debutant David Keltjens off before the Israel international netted a late equaliser against Aberdeen.Saints appeared to be heading towards a hard-luck story after Bojan Miovski’s penalty put the Dons ahead but debutant Keltjens headed home in the 78th minute to seal a 1-1 draw.The 28-year-old January signing had been ...Full Story »

Leeds climbed to within two points of the Sky Bet Championship’s automatic-promotion places with a 1-0 win against Norwich at Elland Road.Patrick Bamford scored the game’s solitary goal with a thumping first-half header and that was enough to seal Leeds their fifth straight win in all competitions and keep the pressure on their promotion rivals.Norwich were not without their chances ...Full Story »

Erico Sousa’s stoppage-time penalty handed Boreham Wood a point in an eight-goal National League thriller with Eastleigh.Sousa’s spot-kick in the eighth minute of added time clinched a 4-4 draw at Meadow Park on a night when the home side trailed 2-0, led 3-2 and looked to have lost it at 4-3.First-half goals from Jake Taylor and Enzio Boldewijn appeared to have put the visitors in t...Full Story »

South Africa advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 with Tunisia crashing out as the sides played out a goalless draw in their final Group E match in Korhogo.Tunisia substitute Haythem Jouini headed over from a great position late on as the 2004 champions failed to secure the win they required to keep their campaign alive.While Jalel Kadri’s side finish bottom of the group with two ...Full Story »

Namibia qualified for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a goalless draw against Mali.The Brave Warriors, whose victory over Tunisia had set up the prospect of knockout football, lived up to their nickname with a resilient display against the misfiring Group E winners.After almost taking a surprise lead in the 16th minute when Prins Tjiueza’s angled shot was ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after fans responded to his injury by appearing to storm the Al-Nassr team hotel. Al-Nassr were due to play two friendly matches this week as part of their pre-season tour of China. However, after Cristiano Ronaldo picked up an injury in training, the club confirmed that scheduled meetings with Shanghai Shenhua and Zhejiang on January 24 and 28 have b...Full Story »

Phillips to leave City West Ham to take him on loan with no obligation to buy Juventus beaten to the punch WHAT HAPPENED?The Athletic reports that the Hammers have agreed a deal with City to sign Phillips on a short-term deal for the remainder of the season. The England international has been limited to just 31 appearances since signing for the club from Leeds in 2022 for a fee of £4...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE UNITED have REJECTED a Bayern Munich offer for Kieran Trippier, it's been claimed. The German champions are keen on signing a new right-back and are understood to have placed the England defender high on their wishlist. Bayern Munich are keen on signing Kieran Trippier from Newcastle Credit: GETTY Talks over a potential deal began last weekend, prompting Bayern to reportedly table a...Full Story »

MASON GREENWOOD is edging ever closer to a summer switch to Barcelona, SunSport understands. The Spanish giants have been monitoring the former Manchester United star all season. Mason Greenwood is edging close to a move to Barcelona Credit: Getty And they now hope to tie up a deal soon to make him a Barcelona player in June. Greenwood, 22, who is currently starring for Getafe on loan, has t...Full Story »

Al-Shabab reach verbal Agreement to sign Almiron According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab has reached a verbal agreement with Newcastle United to sign Miguel Almiron. The Saudi side will now approach the player with an offer in a bid to complete the transfer before the January transfer window closes. Forest in talks to sign Ajax's Borges on loan Premier League si...Full Story »

Salford boss Karl Robinson believes there is still plenty of room for improvement after maintaining his unbeaten start to the job.A 1-1 draw at Bradford made it five points from three games since Robinson took over the Ammies helm from Neil Wood.Salford continue to pull clear of trouble but Robinson was not satisfied with the away point.Ryan Watson had given them the lead at Valley Parade but Br...Full Story »

Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations as Mohamed Dellahi’s first-half goal proved enough to earn Mauritania a shock first-ever 1-0 win in the tournament and a ticket to the last 16.Dellahi punished some lax defending in the 36th minute and – despite a second-half onslaught – two-time tournament winners Algeria could not find a response as they finished bottom of thei...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Bromley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw at Aldershot.Jack Barham fired into the side netting early on before Lorent Tolaj collected a through ball from Josh Stokes and converted at the second time of asking 10 minutes before half-time.Callum Reynolds equalised for the visitors just before the hour mark, netting after Louis Dennis’ strike h...Full Story »

Mansfield remain third in League Two after Will Swan’s late miss saw them held 1-1 at home by struggling Sutton in dreadful windy conditions.Sutton should have gone ahead on four minutes when Ryan Jackson put over a superb cross from the right wing and Oliver Sanderson turned it wide of the near post with a first-time effort from 12 yards out.But they did strike four minutes later thanks t...Full Story »

James Norwood scored a penalty in each half as Oldham made it four straight Vanarama National League wins with a 2-0 victory over Barnet to move up to fifth.Latics took the lead seven minutes before the break after top scorer Norwood was brought down in the penalty area and fired the resulting spot-kick into the bottom corner.Mike Fondop – who had tested Barnet goalkeeper Josh Keeley as th...Full Story »

Reading gave their League One survival chances a boost with a 1-0 victory at home to promotion-chasing Derby.The hosts, who were given a suspended three-point deduction for the abandonment of their Port Vale fixture, had the first chance after 16 minutes. Andy Yiadom turned and shot in the box but saw his effort come off the post and into the arms of goalkeeper Josh Vickers.Sam Smith flicked a h...Full Story »

Dan Kemp’s first goal for MK Dons set the hosts on their way to a 3-1 victory over nine-man AFC Wimbledon that lifted them up to sixth in League Two.Three goals in the first 22 minutes were enough for MK Dons to see off their bitter rivals, who had Huseyin Biler and Paul Kalambayi sent off in the second half for professional fouls on Max Dean.The hosts were ahead in the 10th minute when Jo...Full Story »

England Under-20s star Charlie Hughes popped up with a winner after 20 minutes of second-half stoppage-time as Wigan edged a 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over Wycombe in a match otherwise devoid of much excitement or entertainment.Centre-back Hughes had earlier tried his luck from his own half – which never threatened to trouble Max Stryjek – and that was about it for the first hal...Full Story »

The wife of Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof posted snazzy snaps - one bra-less in a stripey outfit, another in a long dress - as she returned to England after a week on holiday and away from social media. Maja Nilsson Lindelof wowed fans with this look Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof Unfortunately for Victor Lindelof, Man Utd's form hasn't been as bright as his top in this sn...Full Story »