South Africa reach AFCON last 16 as Tunisia crash out after goalless draw

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 po

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Namibia keep Mali at bay to reach Africa Cup of Nations last 16

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 ti

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7M Daily Laugh - Cameroon and Onana passed to the next round Africa Cup of Nations

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.Cameroon and Onana passed to the next round Africa Cup of Nations If I Speak I'll be in big trouble. Four-time winners Ghana and two-time winners Algeria both got sent home in the group stage of AFCON WHO DID THIS? Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfootball, BleacherReportFootball, AZRorgan

Cameroon
Onana
AFCON
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Barcelona on verge of big things with or without me - Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said the club have a bright future with or without him in charge after Wednesday's 4-2 Copa del Rey quarterfinal loss to Athletic Club.Defeat at San Mamés came just 10 days after Barça were beaten 4-1 by Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final, leaving their hopes for silverware this season resting on LaLiga and the Champions League.However, despite

Barcelona
Xavi
La Liga
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Manchester United receive green light for huge Karim Benzema loan deal: report

Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with a move for former Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema. The 36-year-old has reportedly asked to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on loan this month, with a number of clubs immediately being linked with the former Ballon d'Or winner, including the Red Devils and his former side Lyon. French outlet L'Equipe looked at the forward's

Manchester United
Karim Benzema
EPL
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'It's done' - Bayern Munich provide firm update on pursuit of Newcastle's Kieran Trippier

Bayern Munich have dropped their pursuit of Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier, sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed.WHAT HAPPENED?There was talk of a possible reunion for former Tottenham team-mates Harry Kane and Trippier when it emerged that the German side had tabled two bids to sign the right-back in the January transfer window, having seen their first rejected. Freund, though, s

Bayern Munich
Kieran Trippier
Bundesliga
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Chelsea's transfer curveball! Blues genuinely interested in signing Aston Villa back-up striker Jhon Duran ahead of January deadline

Chelsea hold a surprise interest in signing Aston Villa back-up striker Jhon Duran in what remains of the January transfer window.WHAT HAPPENED?The Blues are considering making an offer for the Colombia international before the transfer period comes to an end next week, The Telegraph reports. West Ham are said to have already bid to take Duran on loan but their approach was rejected by Villa.THE B

Chelsea
Jhon Duran
EPL
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Eric Dier makes winning debut for Bayern Munich

Eric Dier has made a winning debut for Bayern Munich.The on-loan Tottenham defender was a second-half substitute as Bayern defeated Union Berlin 1-0 on Wednesday night.Raphael Guerreiro struck Bayern's winner as he reacted to a rebound from a Harry Kane strike.Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelic was sent off later after shoving Bayern winger Leroy Sane in the face.Bayern now sit in second-place, fou

Eric Dier
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
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Manchester United star set for Saudi exit – with Cristiano Ronaldo involved

Manchester United are preparing to offload two high-earning defensive stars to Saudi Arabia in a bid to reduce their wage bill.According to the Daily Mail, As-Nassar are lining-up a move for Casemiro, 32, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 26, in the coming days.Casemiro hasn't played for United since November 1st since picking up a hamstring injury against Newcastle United in the League Cup, and United are t

Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo
EPL
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Chelsea defender Thiago Silva calm about new contract talks

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva says he is not stressing about his future at the club.The Brazilian veteran is out of contract in the summer and may finally move on from the Premier League.Silva, who has an offer from Brazilian club Fluminense, has not scheduled any talks with the Blues or other teams at present.After the Carabao Cup semi final win over Middlesbrough, Silva said: "I don't have anyth

Chelsea
Thiago Silva
EPL
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