Egypt 3-1 Nigeria: Holders fight back
Posted by admin on Jan 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment
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 turnaround for Hassan Shehata’s side. Substitute Mohamed Gedo grabbed...
Inter Milan 4-3 Siena: Inter’s thrilling comeback
Posted by admin on Jan 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
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 Italian
champions 11 points clear.
Inter’s lead will be cut whatever happens in...
Keita amazed by draw
Posted by admin on Jan 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
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 condeded a penalty and they kept scoring.
”I just couldn’t imagine...
Angola stunned by unbelievable Mali fightback
Posted by admin on Jan 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
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 Amado and penalties from Gilberto and Manucho had put the home side in front with just...
