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In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake that rocked the region, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has embarked on a swift diplomatic mission, f

Attempts are underway to quell the crisis engulfing El Kan, with club officials working swiftly to contain the fallout and restore stability to the dressing room. The precise nature of the dispute remains unclear, but sources close to the team suggest that competing ambitions, scheduling pressures and the intense media spotlight have created a perfect storm. Supporters, eager for silverware, are watching developments closely, hoping that calm can be restored before Saturday’s crucial fixture. In the short term, coaches are focusing on maintaining morale through daily team-building sessions, while the board pursues talks with key stakeholders to address underlying grievances. Should the current efforts succeed, El Kan could yet salvage its season; failure, however, might trigger a mass exodus of talent and tarnish the club’s hard-earned reputation. For now, the situation remains fluid, underscoring the delicate balance between on-pitch performance and off-pitch politics in modern footba

Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadari has claimed that he anticipated Morocco’s Yassine Bono’s “miraculous” save by 23 years. The veteran shot-stopper, renowned for his experience an

Al-Hadari heaped praise on the performance of the Black Atlas star, singling out his command on the ball, his incisive runs and his ability to unlock defences with a single pass. The veteran goalkeeper underlined the forward’s maturity, noting that he has grown into a complete player capable of influencing games in multiple ways. Al-Hadari stressed that the 23-year-old’s work-rate and off-the-ball movement create headaches for opposition back lines, and he highlighted the player’s willingness to track back and press as a key factor in the team’s recent defensive solidity. He also pointed out that the star’s confidence is contagious, lifting the entire squad and inspiring younger teammates to aim higher. According to Al-Hadari, the forward’s blend of technical ability and physicality makes him a rare talent, and he expressed confidence that bigger stages await the player in the near future.

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Video: An absurd scene... Moroccan and Senegalese celebrations for the Africa Cup of Nations on the same night

The two finalists in the Africa Cup of Nations are celebrating a title that has not yet been officially decided

Mendy slams CAF over Senegal AFCON controversy

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has launched a blistering attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their controversial decision to strip the Lions of Teranga of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. The veteran shot-stopper believes administrative failures are actively undermining the immense progress made by the continent's elite players.

'Benni & Co. brought nothing to the 2010 WC! If we sell players to Europe, PSL will be finished like SuperSport! He should focus on Kenya'

The Bafana Bafana legend claimed some Mzansi players are not interested in taking other challenges since they prefer playing at home.

Cameroon's Onana gamble pays off in wild Gambia win

Cameroon and Gambia played out a wild five-goal thriller in the African Cup of Nations, as the Indomitable Lions qualified for the knockout stages.

Cameroon BENCH Andre Onana for must-win AFCON clash

Cameroon boss Rigobert Song has benched Andre Onana for his side's must-win clash with The Gambia in the African Cup of Nations.

Six Guinea fans dead following AFCON win over Gambia

Guinea's 1-0 win over Gambia on Friday sparked widespread celebrations across the West African nation, leading to the death of six fans.

Wrexham's Mendy has AFCON moment to forget in costly Gambia loss

Wrexham star Jacob Mendy marked his African Cup of Nations debut with a dismal error which proved costly in a 1-0 defeat to Guinea on Friday.

Sensational Camara fires Senegal to AFCON victory

Senegal got their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title off to a strong start on Monday as they beat 10-man Gambia 3-0.

Wrexham's Mendy & Gambia squad ‘in good health’ after plane hell

Wrexham full-back Jacob Mendy is among The Gambia squad in "good health" after a terrifying plane ordeal, as they prepare for their 2023 AFCON opener.

Gambia AFCON squad make emergency landing after oxygen fails

The plane carrying the Gambia squad to the Africa Cup of Nations was forced to make an emergency landing after the oxygen supply failed.

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Wrexham handed major AFCON blow

Wrexham defender Jacob Mendy has been named in the The Gambia's final squad for the upcoming AFCON 2023.

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Trouble for Wrexham? Key man gets 2023 AFCON call-up

Wrexham could be set to lose Jacob Mendy to the Africa Cup of Nations after The Gambia called up the full-back to a training camp.

Mendy given special honour by Wrexham after Gambia debut

Wrexham star Jacob Mendy was given the honor of being placed on the club's international honours board after his debut for Gambia.

Reynolds & McElhenney line up ‘statement of intent’ transfer

Wrexham are reportedly lining up the “statement of intent” signing of Saidou Khan from Swindon despite the threat posed by international duty.

Wrexham star shares delight after international debut

Wrexham star Jacob Mendy shared his delight and declared himself "hungry for more" after making his international debut.

Parkinson says international call-ups show Wrexham’s 'profile'

Phil Parkinson has claimed that the international call-ups for James McClean and Jacob Mendy demonstrate Wrexham's "profile" is "different level".

'Dreaming' Wrexham star reacts to shock international call-up

Wrexham defender Jacob Mendy is aiming for AFCON after being called up by Gambia and admitted that it was a dream come true to be added to the squad.

Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Afcon.

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Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Afcon.

Saintfiet: Great Cameroon will be Afcon champs

The Belgian tactician praises the Indomitable Lions after they ended the Scorpions’ fairytale in Cameroon

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The Olympique Lyon forward scored a brace which sent Indomitable Lions to the next knockout, but earned little praise from fans

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Il Napoli è nato il 25 agosto 1926 grazie all'industriale napoletano Giorgio Ascarelli, primo presidente del club partenopeo. Club a sua volta frutto di una modifica statutaria del Football club Internazionale Naples nato nel 1922.

Aurelio De Laurentiis è il presidente e proprietario del Napoli. Imprenditore e produttore cinematografico, ha acquistato il Napoli Soccer nel 2004 in C1, per poi riacquistare la denominazione SSC Napoli nel 2006 dopo la promozione in Serie B.

Il Napoli gioca le sue partite casalinghe allo Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, rinominato così in seguito alla scomparsa del più grande giocatore azzurro di tutti i tempi. L'impianto era precedentemente noto come Stadio San Paolo.

Lo Stadio del Napoli, Diego Armando Maradona, può contenere 54.726 persone. L'impianto degli azzurri è uno dei più grandi d'Italia per capienza, dopo San Siro, l'Olimpico e il San Nicola di Bari.

Il Napoli ha vinto tre Scudetti durante la sua storia, di cui il primo solamente nel 1987. Il secondo titolo è arrivato nel 1990 sempre con Maradona come protagonista, mentre nel 2023 si è festeggiato il terzo campionato di Serie A vinto.

Il Napoli ha vinto l'Europa League nel 1989, all'epoca chiamata Coppa UEFA. Si tratta dell'unico trofeo europeo e internazionale conquistato dalla squadra partenopea durante la sua storia.

Oltre ai tre Scudetti e all'Europa League, il Napoli ha in bacheca altri otto titoli, principalmente Coppa Italia: il totale di trofei vinti è dunque di dodici.

Nonostante il Napoli sia azzurro e bianco, il primo colore domina nelle maglie e nei colori sociali. L'azzurro richiama in particolare la tonalità del mare cittadino.

Inizialmente il simbolo del Napoli era un asino, ma dopo il primo deludente periodo in massima serie, nel 1926, i tifosi cominciarono ad evidenziare come il club fosse malandato come un asino, e in particolare l'asino di Fechella. Questi era un ambulante che girava per la città con un povero, sfruttato, asino sfinito dal lavoro.

Dries Mertens è il massimo marcatore nella storia del Napoli. Il giocatore belga ha segnato 148 goal in nove stagioni come attaccante tuttofare dei partenopei.

Marek Hamsik è il giocatore con più partite giocate in maglia Napoli. Il centrocampista slovacco ha fatto parte della squadra partenopea per 12 stagioni, per un totale di 520 gare.

I giocatori del Napoli sono chiamati azzurri per il colore della maglia, ma anche partenopei. In antichità la città era chiamata Parthenope in onore di una delle sirene dell'Odissea di Omero, che secondo la leggenda, dopo il suicidio per l'insensibilità di Ulisse al suo canto, sarebbe arrivata al fiume Sebeto, che un tempo bagnava Napoli.

Bruno Pesaola è l'allenatore con più panchine alla guida del Napoli. Come tecnico degli azzurri ha vinto una Coppa Italia, a fronte di otto stagioni passate in città.

Durante la sua storia il Napoli ha quasi sempre giocato in Serie A, ma non sono mancate le stagioni nelle serie inferiori. In particolare i partenopei hanno vissuto 12 annate in Serie B e 2 in Serie C.

Nel 2004/2005 e nel 2005/2006 il Napoli ha giocato in Serie C. All'epoca in Serie B, la squadra partenopea venne retrocessa dopo il fallimento della società in seguito a una grave crisi finanziaria.

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