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Egypt 3-1 Nigeria: Holders fight back

EGYPT made a winning start to the defence of their African Nations Cup crown with an impressive fightback against Nigeria in Group C. The holders went behind in the 12th minute when Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke scored against the run of play. Egypt equalised through Emad Moteab, however, before Ahmed Hassan’s deflected effort completed an impressive […]

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Inter Milan 4-3 Siena: Inter’s thrilling comeback

SERIE A leaders Inter Milan produced a remarkable late comeback to beat struggling Siena 4-3 on Saturday having been 3-2 down with two minutes left. Massimo Maccarone twice put bottom side Siena ahead in Milan but two free kicks from Wesley Sneijder, the second to equalise late on, and Walter Samuel’s injury-time winner sent the […]

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Keita amazed by draw

MALI midfielder Seydou Keita believes the physchological boost from their remarkable comeback against Angola will stand them in good stead for the rest of the African Nations Cup. Barcelona midfielder Keita, who surprisingly started on the bench before entering the fray 35 minutes in, told Eurosport: ”There was a lot of pressure on us. I […]

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Angola stunned by unbelievable Mali fightback

An amazing Mali comeback with 11 minutes remaining, four goals behind MUSTAPHA Yatabare slid in a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time to help Mali complete an astonishing comeback in the opening match of the African Nations Cup against hosts Angola in Luanda. Trailing 4-0 and seemingly playing for pride after a brace from Flavio […]