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 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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Ronald Koeman has been relieved of his duties as first team manager of FC Barcelona following their 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano. The 58 year old Dutchman’s position had been in question for several weeks as Barcelona struggle domestically and in European competitions.
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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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Tributes have been paid to former Rangers and Everton manager Walter Smith who has died aged 73 following an illness. Smith led Rangers to 10 top-flight titles, five Scottish Cups and six League Cups as well as to the UEFA Cup final in 2008.
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