Chaotic First Half Defines Chelsea and Bournemouth Thriller at Stamford Bridge
Four goals inside 27 minutes set the tone as Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, a result that summed up both sides’ promise and persistent flaws as the Premier League year came to a close.
Group D Statement Wins as DR Congo and Senegal Flex AFCON Muscle
DR Congo and Senegal delivered commanding performances on a decisive Group D night at the Africa Cup of Nations, brushing aside Botswana and Benin respectively to underline their knockout credentials.
Nigeria cruise past Uganda as Tanzania hold Tunisia in decisive Group C finale
Nigeria wrapped up their Group C campaign in style with a convincing 3-1 victory over Uganda, while Tanzania produced a spirited performance to draw 1-1 with Tunisia, results that brought the curtain down on a dramatic final round in the group.
Morocco power past Zambia to seal Group A top spot as Mali scrape through
Morocco underlined their title credentials with a commanding 3-0 win over Zambia to finish top of Group A, while Mali progressed to the knockouts despite being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Comoros.
Egypt Hold Angola to Seal Group B Top Spot After Tense Stalemate
Egypt finished top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Angola, while the Palancas Negras were left to wait on other results to learn their knockout-stage fate.
Bafana Bafana Dig Deep to Book AFCON Last-16 Place
South Africa survived a dramatic Group B finale in Marrakech, edging Zimbabwe 3-2 in a tense encounter to seal qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, with Oswin Appollis keeping his nerve from the penalty spot late on.
Mahrez Penalty Sends Algeria Through in Group E
Riyad Mahrez calm first-half penalty proved decisive as Algeria edged Burkina Faso 1-0 in a tense AFCON Group E contest, sealing a vital win built on discipline and defensive control.
Gray Nets First Senior Goal as Spurs Silence Selhurst Park
Teenager Archie Gray scored his first senior goal to hand Tottenham Hotspur a hard-earned 1-0 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace, ending Spurs difficult run and deepening the Eagles struggles.
Sudan Edge Equatorial Guinea in Tight Group E Battle
Sudan claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Group E after a second-half own goal settled a tense and hard-fought encounter in Casablanca.
Hojlund Double Lifts Napoli Past Cremonese
Rasmus Hojlund struck twice in the first half as Napoli closed out 2025 with a controlled 2-0 Serie A victory away to Cremonese, keeping the champions firmly in the title conversation.