Jallo stunner fires debutants Gambia to victory over Mauritania

The Gambia enjoyed a dream Africa Cup of Nations debut by beating Mauritania 1-0 in Limbe to go joint-top of Group F. Ablie Jallow struck the winner after 10 minutes as he controlled Musa Barrow’s pass with one touch before scoring from 25 yards with his second.

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Mali defeat Tunisia amid controversy over timekeeping

Mali beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations in a Group F game which ended in controversy after the referee blew for full-time prematurely – twice. Carthage Eagles coach Mondher Kebaier and his technical staff raced on to the field to confront referee Janny Sikazwe after he ended the game a minute early. After Mali manager Mohamed Magassouba’s post-match press conference had started, tournament organisers ordered the game to be played to a conclusion.

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Barcelona’s woe continue as Falcao leads Rayo to victory

Barcelona have suffered back-to-back defeats in LaLiga as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at Rayo Vallecano this evening. The defeat — Barca’s third of the season — comes just days after coach Ronald Koeman’s side were beaten 2-1 against Real Madrid in El Clasico.

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Liverpool humiliate United with five goal drubbing at Old Trafford

Liverpool humiliated rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford hitting the Red Devils for five with Mohamed Salah scoring a fine hat-trick. United played the last 30 minutes with ten men after substitute Paul Pogba saw red for a lunge on Naby Keita.

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Alaba on target as Madrid see off Barca in El Clasico

David Alaba scored on his El Clasico debut as Real Madrid recorded their fourth straight win over Barcelona picking up a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou. The sides were evenly matched throughout and as Barca pushed for an equaliser Lucas Vazquez stretched their advantage only for Sergio Aguero to pull one back.

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