5 h. ago Africa Cup of Nations shunted into margins as greedy game finds no room at top table | Jonathan Wilson

So long as the Premier League invests in its players and Fifa pays it lip service, the continent’s flagship tournament will always struggle to fit inPerhaps attitudes are not quite as parochial as they once were, but it remains true that, in England at least, the Africa Cup of Nations is discussed less as a tournament in its own right than in terms of what it means for the Premier League.There will be the usual harrumphing about why the tournament is played in the middle of our season, but the Confederation of African Football has tried to satisfy European clubs only to be thwarted by Fifa and the increasing demands of the calendar. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Manchester United set for double injury boost against Wolves after new update

Ruben Amorim still unsure when exactly Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations

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4 d. ago Slot uneasy over dropping Salah for Liverpool and wants him back on pitch

Salah left out for champions’ victory at West Ham Slot: ‘It’s not a nice thing for him and not for me’Arne Slot has admitted feeling unease at dropping Mohamed Salah after the striker’s eight phenomenal seasons at Liverpool, and said he wants him “doing something special” on the pitch rather than sitting misera­bly on the bench.Omitting Salah was Slot’s big call at West Ham on Sunday when the ­Liverpool head coach found a ­solution to the Premier League champions’ dismal run of results. The Egypt international, who will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on 15 December, has struggled to hit his customary heights this season and is not guaranteed to return against Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago From London to Paris: The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Diaspora Tour Ignites the Road to Morocco 2025

From London to Paris: The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Diaspora Tour Ignites the Road to Morocco 2025  cafonline.com

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4 d. ago Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool departure date for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The Egyptian has struggled for the Reds this season and will be away with The Pharaohs during the festive period for the Africa Cup of Nations

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4 d. ago How many games Man United players will miss to AFCON as new FIFA deadline agreed

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim faces a selection headache when the Africa Cup of Nations starts this month with Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad set to feature

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4 d. ago Man Utd and Liverpool handed major AFCON boost as new Premier League deadline agreed

Manchester United and Liverpool are among the Premier League clubs set to lose players to the Africa Cup of Nations with Bryan Mbeumo and Mohamed Salah two of the big names involved

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4 d. ago Andre Onana’s career hits new low as Man Utd flop is LEFT OUT of Cameroon Afcon squad

ANDRE ONANA has been left out of Cameroon's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in another huge blow for the Manchester United reject. Onana, on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor after being shipped out by Ruben Amorim in the summer, was snubbed from the team announced by Cameroon on Monday. The 29-year-old’s omission comes...

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5 d. ago Andre Onana's brutal axing, Cameroon AFCON drama, Man Utd return stance

Andre Onana has endured a rollercoaster couple of years since signing for Manchester United and his career now appears to have hit a new low after being left out of Cameroon's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations

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5 d. ago Egypt issue Mohamed Salah announcement as Liverpool now await FIFA decision

Mohamed Salah has been named in Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, as Liverpool anxiously await FIFA's decision on player release dates for the tournament.

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5 d. ago Man United goalkeeper Andre Onana handed new blow as official announcement made

Cameroon have left Andre Onana out of their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations to add to a challenging last few months for the Manchester United goalkeeper

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7 d. ago Luke Littler says ‘step one done’ as Man Utd transfer target follows him after darts star’s public January move plea

LUKE LITTLER reckons he's boosted Manchester United's chances of signing Antoine Semenyo in January. United will be short of attacking firepower when Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo head to the Africa Cup of Nations. Semenyo would have joined them under normal circumstances but Ghana failed to quality for this year's tournament. The 25-year-old has six...

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8 d. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim 'ready to sign replacement' as two players face suspension

Manchester United's ranks will soon be affected by the Africa Cup of Nations, and that's not the only factor that threatens to limit Ruben Amorim's options in the near future

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1 week ago Manchester United have something up their sleeve to prevent three players from leaving

Man Utd are set to lose Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui to the Africa Cup of Nations next month.

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1 week ago Manchester United 'name academy stars' in squad for Everton as Ruben Amorim plans ahead

Youngsters need to step up as Red Devils prepare to lose three key players to the Africa Cup of Nations next month

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim has three Man Utd academy stars ready to replace missing £121m talent

Ruben Amorim is set to lose a number of starting stars as the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway next month, but the Portuguese tactician may have a number of temporary replacements in reserve

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim has three Man Utd talents who can soon replace £121m stars

Ruben Amorim is set to lose three star players from his Manchester United squad as a result of the Africa Cup of Nations, but he may have a number of up and coming talents in his reserve to utilise

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2 w. ago Man United academy stars who can help Amorim replace Mbeumo, Amad and Mazraoui

Ruben Amorim is preparing to lose three star players at Manchester United during the Africa Cup of Nations this winter, but he has some talents in reserve to turn to

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2 w. ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim reveals attempts to delay AFCON exits for key trio

Resurgent Red Devils set to be hit hard by departures for Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month

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2 w. ago Amorim expects Sesko back before attacking duo depart for Africa Cup of Nations

Manchester United centre-forward out for a ‘few weeks’Mbeumo and Diallo in line for Afcon trip in DecemberRuben Amorim has revealed Benjamin Sesko’s knee injury will rule him out of action for “a few weeks” but Manchester United’s head coach is hopeful the striker can return before he loses Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo to the Africa Cup of Nations.Sesko sustained the injury after coming on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham prior to the international break. Asked how long the 22-year-old will be out of action, Amorim said: “He’s going to stay a few weeks out. I don’t know how long, but he’s not that serious. We have to be careful with him. He’s going to recover, he’s feeling better. So in a few weeks, I expect to have Ben.” Continue reading...

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