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Antonio: Terrifying reality of Middle East war revealed

Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has opened up about the "terrifying" experience of witnessing the outbreak of war in the Middle East just days after joining Qatari side Al Sailiya. The 35-year-old completed a short-term move to the Gulf state following a challenging period that included a near-fatal car accident and a frustrating exit from the London Stadium.

Antonio says 'clubs refused to look at me' after horror crash

Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio has opened up about the harrowing journey he faced in search of a new club following a devastating car accident in 2024. The 35-year-old, who remains the Hammers' all-time top scorer in the Premier League with 68 goals, has finally secured his future by joining Qatari side Al-Sailiya on a short-term contract.

Ex-Man City boss Mancini follows in Xavi's footsteps with new job

Roberto Mancini has returned to management as Al Sadd’s new head coach, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal after missing out on the Nottingham Forest job. The former Manchester City and Italy boss now follows Xavi in taking charge of Qatar’s biggest club, with his debut set for November 24.

'Serial losers!' - El Ghazi mocks ex-club after winning court battle

Following a court decision in his favour, Anwar El Ghazi issued a brutal statement denouncing Mainz, who have been ordered to pay his full salary after the unlawful termination of his contract in 2023 over pro-Palestinian comments on social media. El Ghazi described the Bundesliga club’s stance as “baseless” and “nonsensical,” further branding them “serial losers” and “deluded.”

World Cup winner Kimpembe leaves PSG after 20 years

Presnel Kimpembe has left Paris Saint-Germain after 20 years at the European Champions to join Qatar Sports Club.

Paris Saint-Germain Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg

PSG defender set to end 20-year stay amid Qatar talks

Presnel Kimpembe has no future at Paris Saint-Germain and looks set for a late transfer after garnering interest from the Middle East.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al-Sadd	19	12	2	5	49	26	23	38	L L W W W
2	Al-Shamal	18	10	4	4	31	21	10	34	L W W W D
3	Al-Gharafa	19	11	1	7	30	29	1	34	L L W L L
4	Al-Rayyan	19	9	4	6	38	31	7	31	W L L W D
5	Qatar SC	18	8	4	6	29	26	3	28	D W W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Al-Sadd

L
L
W
W
W

Al-Shamal

L
W
W
W
D

Al-Gharafa

L
L
W
L
L

Al-Rayyan

W
L
L
W
D

Qatar SC

D
W
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most AFCON titles?

Egypt are the team who have won the most AFCON titles in history, with seven to their name. It was in 1957, the inaugural edition of AFCON, where Egypt attained glory. They would go on to add three more trophies before the turn of the century (1957, 1986, 1998), before completing a threepeat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.

How many teams are in the AFCON?

The first-ever AFCON featured just three teams. Between 1968 and 1990, eight teams featured in the tournament. An expansion in 1992 saw 12 teams feature in AFCON, and 16 from 1998. The latest expansion in 2019, though, sees 24 teams fight for glory.

Who has made the most AFCON appearances ever?

Cameroon legend Rigobert Song set the record of most AFCON appearances in 2010, playing in his 36th game in the tournament. That record was equalled by Ghanaian icon Andre Ayew in 2024.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the AFCON?

Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o leads the all-time goalscoring charts with an impressive 18 goals over the course of 29 matches during six different tournaments.

Who is the oldest player ever in the AFCON and how old was he?

Egypt's Essam El Hadary is the oldest player ever to play in AFCON at the age of 44 years and 21 days. He achieved this feat in 2017 during Egypt's 2-1 loss to Cameroon.

Who is the youngest player ever in the AFCON and how old was he?

Former Ghana defender Joseph Odoi made his AFCON debut in 1984 at the age of 15 years and 164 days, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the African Cup of Nations.

Which famous players have played in the AFCON?

Samuel Eto'o, Mohamed Salah, Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Sadio Mane, Roger Milla, Ahmed Hassan, George Weah, etc, are some of the biggest names to have featured in the African Cup of Nations.

Which famous managers have managed in the AFCON?

Charles Gyamfi, Hassan Shehata, Herve Renard, and Avram Grant are some of the most famous coaches to have led their respective teams at AFCON.