Hakim Ziyech fired Morocco into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as Group F winners after a 1-0 victory over Zambia.The Chelsea midfielder, currently on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray, scored the game’s only goal at Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro with an emphatic finish seven minutes before the break.That was enough to clinch the three points and top place with DR Congo claimin...Full Story »

Liverpool booked their place in the Carabao Cup final as they capitalised on their first-leg advantage and held a spirited Fulham to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.Luis Diaz’s opener was cancelled out by Issa Diop but the Red’s dug deep in the second leg to claim a 3-2 aggregate victory.Liverpool will face Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea at Wembley on February 25, two years after d...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 »

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell claimed Bristol Rovers fans inadvertently boosted his side by booing their own team during the Grecians’ 1-0 victory at Memorial Stadium that eased the Devon club’s relegation worries.Teenage striker Sonny Cox’s close-range finish in the 12th minute after Brentford loanee Matt Cox spilled Jack Aitchison’s 20-yard shot put Exeter on course for a f...Full Story »

Chelsea put defeat in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Middlesbrough behind them to book a first Wembley appearance since 2022 with a ruthless 6-1 win at Stamford Bridge.Four first-half goals for Mauricio Pochettino’s side effectively ended the tie as a contest as a Jonny Howson own goal and strikes from Enzo Fernandez, Axel Disasi and Cole Palmer showed a clinical side to Ch...Full Story »

AFC Fylde missed the chance to move out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone as FC Halifax fought back to draw 2-2 at Mill Farm.Luke Charman drilled into the bottom corner to put Fylde ahead in the eighth minute and the Coasters soon doubled their lead as, in the 23rd minute, Nick Haughton raced onto a loose ball and finished with aplomb.Halifax pulled a goal back when Angelo Cappello...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE fans were left shocked upon hearing star man Kieran Trippier could leave for just £12million. Trippier has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, who are keen to add to their English contingent after signing Eric Dier and England captain Harry Kane. Newcastle are open to letting Kieran Trippier go for a fee between £11m-£12m Credit: Getty And according to Sky in Ge...Full Story »

Man Utd's Dan Gore set to complete loan move Port Vale 19-year-old Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore is on the verge of completing a loan move to Port Vale, according to Fabrizio Romano. The youngster has reportedly completed the first part of his medical test and will undergo the second part on Tuesday before formally joining the League One side. Man Utd set to offer two players to Sau...Full Story »

Guinea head into their final Africa Cup of Nations group game urging supporters to “celebrate carefully” after several fans were killed in the aftermath of Friday’s 1-0 win over Gambia.Kaba Diawara’s side face Senegal in a clash between the top two in Group C against a backdrop of tragedy and concern.A number of supporters were killed amid scenes of celebration on Friday ...Full Story »

Angola coach Pedro Goncalves will have his sights set firmly on qualification for the knock-out stages of the Africa Cup of Nations when his side face Burkina Faso on Tuesday.Perhaps surprisingly, the sides go into the match as the top two in Group D, level on points and facing what amounts to a play-off for top spot.But with Algeria two points back ahead of their game against Mauritania, defeat...Full Story »

The Sky Sports reporter has spent the last two weeks hosting coverage of the South African T20 league on SuperSport. Melissa Reddy has been presenting T20 cricket coverageMelissa dazzled in her homeland of South Africa Melissa hails from Cape Town and loved being back in her homeland. The 37-year-old reflected on her new job as she posted several snaps and clips on Instagram. In the photo du...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Daniel Farke described his side’s last-gasp 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win against Preston at Elland Road as “season-defining”.Substitute Joel Piroe converted a stoppage-time penalty to clinch Leeds three vital points in the race for automatic promotion after Dan James had cancelled out Will Keane’s early opener for Preston.Leeds closed the gap on the top t...Full Story »

WEST HAM are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. The 23-year-old striker has been linked with both Newcastle and Chelsea. West Ham could smash their transfer record to sign Victor Boniface Credit: Reuters Hammers’ technical director Tim Steidten is pushing for the massive swoop and could pull it off before the window shuts. Boniface ha...Full Story »

Rangers made their superiority count in a routine 4-1 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fourth-round win over League Two DumbartonPhilippe Clement’s men returned to competitive action following the winter break and dominated on a poor, rain-soaked pitch before midfielder John Lundstram headed in at the back post in the 35th minute.Striker Cyriel Dessers knocked in from close range just four minute...Full Story »

New Burton boss Martin Paterson was relieved after goals from Mark Helm and skipper John Brayford secured his first win with a 2-0 victory over Charlton.Paterson was denied a point at Derby in his first game in charge but Albion never looked like relinquishing control once they got two goals in front, with a resilient defensive performance the bedrock of the victory.“It is a really good re...Full Story »

Nick Montgomery praised Hibernian striker Christian Doidge after he secured a 1-0 victory over Forfar in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fourth round.However, the Hibs boss was not happy with his side’s performance as they grew frustrated at not breaking down the League Two side, with Joe Newell seeing a penalty saved in the first half.Doidge scored the winner after 69 minutes but also showe...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was pleased to avoid an upset against Queen of the South and progress into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.St Mirren dominated their League One opponents and prevented them from having a shot on target but had to wait until the 71st minute to seal the win.Alex Gogic was left completely unmarked in the box to head home Greg Kiltie’s cross and ease any nervousness amongs...Full Story »

Motherwell overcame a spirited showing by League One Alloa to progress into the last-16 of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup after a 3-1 victory.After the visitors found themselves behind after just 48 seconds, Conor Sammon would coolly curl home to bring them level with 27 minutes on the clock.There was a nervous air around Fir Park, though Georgie Gent’s goal on the hour-mark and Blair Spitt...Full Story »

Two goals in the opening three minutes sent Kilmarnock on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Dundee in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.Kyle Vassell got the hosts off to the dream start after just 20 seconds, nipping in after Dundee goalkeeper Adam Legzdins and captain Joe Shaughnessy had failed to clear, before Marley Watkins’ header two minutes later extended the lead over t...Full Story »