2 h. ago Witch doctor who trousered £30k to use powers to make Mali win AFCON arrested after loss

Spiritual guide took bundles of cash after claiming God gave him powers to promise Mali victory in the football tournament but was then held by cops after the team crashed out

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52 h. ago The Only Cure by Mark Solms review – a bold attempt to rehabilitate Freud

An engrossing defence of the original psychoanalyst as a scientist and a healer which attempts to bring his pioneering theory up to dateVladimir Nabokov notoriously dismissed the “vulgar, shabby, and fundamentally medieval world” of the ideas of Sigmund Freud, whom he called “the Viennese witch doctor”. His negative judgment has been shared by many in the near 90 years since Freud’s death. A reputational high-water mark in the postwar period was followed by a collapse, at least in scientific circles, but there are signs of newfound respectability for his ideas, including among those who once rejected him outright. Mark Solms’s latest book, a wide-ranging and engrossing defence of Freud as a scientist and a healer, is a striking contribution to the re-evaluation of a thinker whom WH Auden described as “no more a person now but a whole climate of opinion”.It would be difficult to improve on Solms’s credentials for the task he sets himself. He is a neuroscientist, expert in the ne...

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52 h. ago The Only Cure by Mark Solms review – has modern neuroscience proved Freud right?

An expert in both disciplines makes a bold attempt to convince sceptics, and partially succeeds Vladimir Nabokov notoriously dismissed the “vulgar, shabby, and fundamentally medieval world” of the ideas of Sigmund Freud, whom he called “the Viennese witch doctor”. His negative judgment has been shared by many in the near 90 years since Freud’s death. A reputational high-water mark in the postwar period was followed by a collapse, at least in scientific circles, but there are signs of newfound respectability for his ideas, including among those who once rejected him outright. Mark Solms’s latest book, a wide-ranging and engrossing defence of Freud as a scientist and a healer, is a striking contribution to the re-evaluation of a thinker whom WH Auden described as “no more a person now but a whole climate of opinion”.It would be difficult to improve on Solms’s credentials for the task he sets himself. He is a neuroscientist, expert in the neuropsychology of dreams, the author of s...

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4 d. ago Cameroon vs Morocco LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after host nation win

A place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals is the reward for host nation

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8 d. ago Egypt v Benin live: Mohamed Salah scores Egypt’s third as Pharaohs win in extra time of Afcon last

Egypt 3-1 Benin: Mohamed Salah put the icing on the cake for Pharaohs in extra time - but the seven-time champions were made to work hard for a place in the quarter-finals

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1 week ago Afcon roundup: Côte d’Ivoire pip Cameroon with dramatic win over Gabon

Holders come from two goals down to win 3-2Burkina Faso beat Sudan as both sides progressCôte d’Ivoire came from two goals down to beat already eliminated Gabon 3-2 in Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday as the teenager Bazoumana Touré’s headed winner in added time in Marrakech handed them top spot in the pool.The Ivorians finished on seven points from their three games, ahead of Cameroon on goal difference after the latter beat third-placed Mozambique. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nigeria v Uganda live: Latest Afcon updates as Super Eagles look for another win ahead of knockout rounds

The Super Eagles have already secured top spot in Group C as they face Uganda

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2 w. ago Afcon roundup: South Africa join Egypt in last 16 after win against Zimbabwe

South Africa 3-2 Zimbabwe | Egypt 0-0 AngolaAngola face wait to qualify but Zimbabwe outOswin Appollis scored a penalty in the final 10 minutes to hand South Africa a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech on Monday and seal second spot in Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations, dumping their southern African rivals out of the tournament.South Africa finish with six points in the group, one behind winners Egypt. Both of those advance to the last 16 as Angola, on two points, finish in third and face an anxious wait to see if that is enough as one of the four best third-placed sides. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Afcon 2025: Nigeria hold off Tunisia fightback to secure last

Nigeria 3-2 Tunisia | Tanzania 1-1 UgandaSenegal 1-1 DR Congo | Benin knock out BotswanaNigeria put on an impressive display of attacking prowess but had to hang on in the end for a narrow 3-2 win against Tunisia, becoming the second team to make sure of a place in the last 16.Victor Osimhen netted the opener a minute before half-time, and Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman scored after the break. But Tunisia staged a late comeback with goals from the defenders Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi that set up a frenetic finish. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Afcon 2025: First tournament win for Benin keeps hope of progress alive

Yohan Roche scores only goal in first halfBotswana out after second group lossBenin kept alive their hopes of staying in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Botswana in Rabat in Group D. It ended a run of 15 games – five draws and 10 defeats – without a win in the competition.Two minutes before the half-hour mark Yohan Roche’s shot from inside the area was deflected in. Botswana hit the bar through Mothusi Johnson but they were unable to avoid a second successive defeat and are now out of the competition.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Afcon 2025: Benin’s first tournament win keeps hope of progress alive

Yohan Roche scores only goal in first halfBotswana are out after second group lossYohan Roche scored a deflected winner as Benin claimed a first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 Group D success against Botswana in Rabat. Benin move to three points from their opening two games, level with Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the table, who were meeting in their second pool fixture in Tangier later on Saturday.Benin took the lead in the 28th minute when Roche played a one-two in the box with his captain, Steve Mounie, and his shot from 10 yards took a wicked deflection off a defender and into the net.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Afcon 2025: Sadio Mané equaliser keeps Senegal on top of group

Mané’s scores his 51st goal for countryBenin win puts Botswana out after second lossSadio Mané scored for Senegal as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday and keep top place in Group D. Cedric Bakambu put DR Congo into the lead in the 61st minute, but Mane equalised eight minutes later with his 51st goal for his country, one of the favourites to win the tournament.The two sides have four points from their opening two games and look set to progress into the last 16 with their final group games on Tuesday. Senegal are ahead of DR Congo on goal difference after they beat Botswana 3-0 in their opening fixture while DR Congo edged past Benin 1-0.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Afcon 2025: Sadio Mané equaliser keeps Senegal top of group and Benin get first win

Mané levels in 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Group DBenin’s 1-0 victory knocks out BotswanaSadio Mané scored for Senegal as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday and keep top place in Group D. Cedric Bakambu put DRC into the lead in the 61st minute, but Mane equalised eight minutes later with his 51st goal for his country, one of the favourites to win the tournament.The two sides have four points from their opening two games and look set to progress into the last 16 with their final group games on Tuesday. Senegal are ahead of DR Congo on goal difference after they beat Botswana 3-0 in their opening fixture while DR Congo edged past Benin 1-0.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mo Salah struck in face as Egypt seal AFCON progress after VAR controversy

Liverpool star Mo Salah scored against South Africa as Egypt's win sent them into the last 16 at AFCON but they had some help from a controversial VAR decision

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2 w. ago Amad Diallo goal seals Ivory Coast win over Mozambique in AFCON opener

Manchester United star spares blushes for defending champions at Africa Cup of Nations after wasteful display

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3 w. ago Afcon roundup: Nigeria squeeze past Tanzania as Jackson double helps Senegal win

Group C: Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania; Tunisia 3-1 Uganda Group D: Senegal 3-0 Botswana; DR Congo 1-0 BeninAdemola Lookman scored a superb second-half winner as Nigeria earned a 2-1 Group C victory against Tanzania in the pouring rain in Fes, a positive start for the silver medallists from the previous tournament, but one that was not without moments of alarm.Nigeria were more dominant than the scoreline suggests in terms of possession and chances, but they failed to finish off the contest and were almost made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Afcon roundup: Nigeria squeeze past Tanzania as Senegal cruise to win

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania; DR Congo 1-0 BeninNicolas Jackson scores twice in Senegal victoryAdemola Lookman scored a superb second-half winner as Nigeria earned a 2-1 Group C victory against Tanzania in the pouring rain in Fes, a positive start for the silver medallists from the previous tournament, but one that was not without moments of alarm.Nigeria were more dominant than the scoreline suggests in terms of possession and chances, but they failed to finish off the contest and were almost made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Afcon 2025: Jackson double seals Senegal win, DR Congo edge Benin – as it happened

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal strolled to victory over Botswana, while DR Congo also won their Group D opener1 min Peep peep! Senegal kick off from left to right as we watch.Full time: DR Congo 1-0 Benin Theo Bongonda’s goal has given DR Congo victory in the opening game of Group D. They play Senegal next on Saturday; Benin will meet Botswana. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Egypt vs Zimbabwe LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction as Mohamed Salah snatches win

Mohamed Salah and co. start Africa Cup of Nations campaign

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3 w. ago South Africa vs Angola LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after Bafana Bafana win late

Bafana Bafana launch Africa Cup of Nations campaign on right foot

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