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Nantes: Nigeria's Moses Simon set for ankle surgery
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Nantes: Nigeria’s Moses Simon set for ankle surgery

Nantes head coach Antoine Kombouare has confirmed that Moses Simon is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days to address a persistent ankle issue.

The Nigeria international has been unavailable for the last two months of the 2023-24 season due to a fractured fibula. It continues to experience residual pain from that injury in the current season.

Recently, Simon had the plate and screws removed from his ankle and fibula, but he remains in discomfort. As a result, the club has determined that surgery is the most appropriate course of action.

As Ligue 1 is currently in its winter break, Nantes will next compete on January 4 when they travel to Lille. They will also face Drancy in the Coupe de France on December 21.

Kombouare will proceed without the 29-year-old winger, who has significantly contributed with four goals and five assists in 14 league appearances this season.

“Moses has had the plate and screws removed from his ankle and fibula due to the considerable pain he has been experiencing recently,” Kombouare stated, as reported by Ouest-France. “We are utilizing this short break to facilitate this necessary operation for him. Following the procedure, he will have two weeks to recover before he can safely rejoin the team.”

Guinea take CHAN first-leg advantage with win over Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea take CHAN’s first-leg advantage with win over Guinea Bissau

On Friday, Guinea’s home team, Syli National, won against Guinea-Bissau with a score of 4-1 in the first leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. The match took place at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium.

Kabinet Kouyate scored the first goal for the team in the 26th minute. However, just before halftime, Wilquine Bidane equalized for Guinea Bissau. 

In the second half, Mohamed Bangoura scored Guinea’s second goal, followed by midfielder Ousmane Drame, who added the third goal before Mohamed Bangoura completed his brace in the 80th minute.

Guinea-Bissau will host Guinea for the second leg of the match on Saturday, December 28.

The championship is scheduled from February 1 to February 24, 2025. Since the CHAN features only domestic league players, this event provides emerging talents with a platform to showcase their skills.

TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship Previous Winners:

  • 2009 – DR Congo
  • 2011 – Tunisia
  • 2014 – Libya
  • 2016 – DR Congo
  • 2018 – Morocco
  • 2020 – Morocco
  • 2022 – Senegal
Senegal's Pape Matar Sarr scores as Tottenham thrash Southampton
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Senegal’s Pape Matar Sarr scores as Tottenham thrash Southampton

Senegalese international Pape Matar Sarr scored one of Tottenham’s five goals in their impressive 5-0 victory over a struggling Southampton side at St Mary’s.

This victory provided a much-needed boost for manager Ange Postecoglou, his side currently sitting tenth in the Premier League table after a well-deserved win.

Sarr joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on August 27, 2021, and was subsequently loaned back to Metz until the end of the 2021–22 season.

The goal was his fourth of the campaign as Tottenham quickly established dominance in the match, leading 4-0 within the first 25 minutes and reaching 5-0 by halftime.

James Maddison scored two goals, while Heung-Min Son, Dejan Kulusevski, and Pape Sarr each added to Southampton’s difficulties as they remained at the bottom of the league.

Defender Trevoh Chalobah helps Crystal Palace win over Brighton
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Defender Trevoh Chalobah helps Crystal Palace win over Brighton

Sierra Leone’s Trevoh Chalobah and Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr played key roles in Crystal Palace’s 3-1 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium. (Photo Crystal Palace)

Palace, unchanged from their recent draw against Manchester City, sought their first win against Brighton in seven matches.

Chalobah, on loan from Chelsea, opened the scoring, marking his second Premier League goal for the club.

The goal resulted from Ebere Eze’s astute movements, leading to several corners. Will Hughes, in his 100th appearance, delivered a precise in-swinging cross that deflected off Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke and fell perfectly for Chalobah, who finished skillfully from six yards out, celebrating with the away supporters.

Palace scored two more goals from Ismaïla Sarr’s Senegal International 33rd and 82nd, respectively.

Marc Guéhi scored an own goal as Palace held on to their third league victory.

CAF Confederation Cup intriguing matches this weekend
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CAF Confederation Cup intriguing matches this weekend

CS Constantine and RS Berkane aim to keep their perfect records on Sunday, while CS Sfaxien and Stellenbosch hope to earn their first points in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Early Sunday afternoon match, Simba set to entertain CS Sfaxien at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. Currently, Simba and Bravos do Maquis are tied for third place in Group A with three points each, trailing CS Constantine by three points following their recent loss.

Stellenbosch bottom in Group B, will travel to Angola for a match against CD Lunda Sul at Estadio 11 de Novembro, still seeking their first points after losing 3-1 to RS Berkane. Lunda Sul recently earned their first point with a 1-1 draw against Stade Malien.

Meanwhile, In Group C, Orapa United and ASC Jaraaf both have one point each in Group C and will face each other at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

In Group D, Black Bulls and Enyimba will compete at the Estadio do Zimpeto, with both teams looking to build on recent draws.

Later, CS Constantine will aim for their third win against Bravos do Maquis, while Zamalek hosts Al Masry, hoping to bounce back after a recent draw. The day concludes with RS Berkane playing Stade Malien and USM Alger hosting ASEC Mimosas.