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FIFA national team eligibility explained

Goal breaks down the sometimes confusing world of FIFA eligibility rules, including some of those players who have changed national teams

Zaha reveals his favourite happy song

The 24-year-old says there is one track in particular which helps lift his spirits when he is feeling down after games

Jordaan: Why Cosafa ousted Hayatou

In an exclusive interview with Goal, recently elected Caf executive member, Dr Jordaan, explained why the federation needed a new president

Ex-Liverpool coach was trapped in Ghana

Gerard Nus had been forced to stay in Accra since February, and was unable to leave his hotel after a dispute with the Ghana Football Association

Felda United's Zah Rahan Krangar (right) vies with Johor Darul Ta'zim's Safiq Rahim for the ball 2016

WATCH: Midfielder scores 40-yard strike

With the goalkeeper running out to clear the ball, it hits a puddle and slows, leaving the midfielder to chip the stranded shot-stopped from distance

Cameroon fly up FIFA ranking

Following their tournament success, the African champions have climbed 29 spots higher in the list but the top 10 remains largely unchanged

Nkoulou, Aboubaker bring Afcon home

The duo were the most senior players in the Cameroon squad and both struck to bring home the fifth Afcon title for the Indomitable Lions

'Matip missed AFCON to lose to Hull'

The Reds centre-back turned down the opportunity to play for his national team, who lifted the AFCON trophy on Sunday, a day after his club lost

Pharaohs overpowered by Lions

The Indomitable Lions are the Afcon champions after beating Egypt 2-1 at the Stade d'Angondje in Libreville, Gabon on Sunday night

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WATCH: Aboubakar's AFCON winner

The Cameroon striker flipped the ball over his defender before burying the 88th-minute winner.

WATCH: Elneny scores in AFCON final

The midfielder gave Egypt a 22nd-minute lead with a rocket from close range.

LIVE: Egypt vs Cameroon

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LIVE: Burkina Faso vs Ghana

Betting: Egypt vs Cameroon

With old grudges to be settled between these two teams, Al Hain-Cole is expecting a typically cagey AFCON final to produce little goalmouth action

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The 44-year-old African hero

Pharaohs stopper Essam El Hadary woke up on Thursday morning, reading plaudits from around the world and knowing that it all wasn’t a dream

Betting: Ghana vs Cameroon

Having exceeded expectations thanks to a resolute team spirit, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Indomitable Lions to frustrate Grant's team in Franceville

Betting: Egypt vs Burkina Faso

Having displayed a watertight back line throughout the competition, Al Hain-Cole expects the Pharaohs to frustrate Duarte's team in Libreville

Boye wants to score at Afcon

The centre-back is anticipating a strong challenge from Cameroon on Thursday, but will not spurn an opportunity to put his name on the score sheet

ICYMI AFCON Match Day 13

A well organised Tunisia lost out to Burkina Faso, while a resolute Cameroon defeated tournament favourites Senegal on penalties on Saturday night.

Liverpool fans delight in defeat

Reds supporters were pleased to see Senegal knocked out as it means they will get the attacker back from international duty

Grant: Gyan not looking good

The Ghana coach is doubtful over the fitness of his skipper for the next phase of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon

Betting: Mali vs Uganda

The Eagles need a win to keep their slim hopes of qualification arrive and our tipster does not expect the shot-shy Cranes causing many problems here

Betting: Ghana vs Egypt

The Black Stars are already assured of a place in the next phase and our tipster expects a low-key clash against the Pharaohs for Avram Grant's men

Betting: DR Congo vs Togo

Boasting one of the most dangerous front lines in the competition, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Leopards to prove too strong for Le Roy's team

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Betting: Ivory Coast vs Morocco

Needing only a draw to progress at the expense of his former team, Al Hain-Cole backs Herve Renard to come back to haunt the Elephants in a tight game

Aymen Abdennour and Anis Ben Hatira of Tunisia

Betting: Zimbabwe vs Tunisia

Having looked the more consistent side so far, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Eagles of Carthage to progress to the AFCON knockouts with victory

Betting: Algeria vs Senegal

Needing to attack in search of victory, Al Hain-Cole expects the Fennecs' fragile backline to be punished in an entertaining encounter

Ayew: I believe in myself

The Black Stars striker believes he can continue with his performance at the Africa Cup of Nations despite concerns over his output

‘We want to qualify with Ghana’

Having scored the lone goal against the Cranes on Saturday, the Al Ahly star now contemplates the final group game against the Black Stars

Hassan Wasswa and Asamoah Gyaan Afcon 2017

Gyan the talisman for Ghana

The Black Stars endured another high-pressure second half in their narrow victory over Mali by the lone goal to secure early passage into the knockout

Frequently asked questions

: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
: The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
: Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
: Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
: As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
: Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
: At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
: Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
: Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
: The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
: Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.

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