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Senegal wins first Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal wins first Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title Sunday after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the final.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Liverpool's Salah tests positive for COVID-19

Liverpool's Salah tests positive for COVID-19

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty for Egypt without showing any symptoms.
Sat Nov 14 2020
United won't sign a defender, says Mourinho

United won't sign a defender, says Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho ruled out signing a defender in January despite the departure of Eric Bailly for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Sat Jan 07 2017
Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana and Algeria keep title dream alive

Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana and Algeria keep title dream alive

A late diving header by Andre Ayew took Ghana through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday alongside favourites Algeria in a dramatic denouement to Group C.
Wed Jan 28 2015
Nigeria lauds footballers after AFCON win

Nigeria lauds footballers after AFCON win

Nigeria's press celebrated the country's Africa Cup of Nations triumph on Monday, with front page headlines and photographs of the victorious Super Eagles with the trophy.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Sunday best ends Nigeria's 19-year Africa drought

Sunday best ends Nigeria's 19-year Africa drought

Nigeria ended a 19-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought Sunday with a 1-0 final victory over Burkina Faso at Soccer City.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Put relishing Burkina's underdog status

Put relishing Burkina's underdog status

Burkina Faso are lapping up the mantle of underdog bestowed upon them against Nigeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Sun Feb 10 2013
B.Faso, Nigeria in final as Ghana pay the penalty

B.Faso, Nigeria in final as Ghana pay the penalty

Nigeria play Burkina Faso Sunday in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final that was unthinkable when the tournament kicked off in mid-January.
Wed Feb 06 2013
Nations Cup sun sets on Ivorian 'golden oldies'

Nations Cup sun sets on Ivorian 'golden oldies'

Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast's 'golden generation' headed off into the sunset Sunday having come up short yet again in their quest to be crowned kings of Africa.
Mon Feb 04 2013
Africa Cup: Nigeria, Burkina Faso advance

Africa Cup: Nigeria, Burkina Faso advance

Nigeria and Burkina Faso reaches the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals Sunday as Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba departed the stage for the last time without the gold medal he craved.
Sun Feb 03 2013
Malian party poopers knock South Africa out

Malian party poopers knock South Africa out

Mali played party poopers in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for the second time within a year as they defeated South Africa 3-1 on penalties Saturday.
Sat Feb 02 2013
Ivory Coast look ahead to Algeria match

Ivory Coast look ahead to Algeria match

Ivory Coast complete their Africa Cup of Nations group phase on Wednesday, playing Algeria at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.
Tue Jan 29 2013
Hat-trick earns corporal Katongo instant promotion

Hat-trick earns corporal Katongo instant promotion

Zambia captain, striker and talisman Christopher Katongo started an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier as an army corporal and finished it as a sergeant.
Mon Jan 14 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024