Newcastle snap wretched winless streak

Goals from Mark Viduka and Michael Owen ended Newcastle United's wretched run of 13 English Premiership games without a win as they beat struggling Fulham 2-0 at St James' Park on Saturday. At the other end of the table, Everton were left two points behind city rivals Liverpool.

Egypt win record sixth African crown

Egypt retained their Africa Cup of Nations crown on Sunday when Mohamed Aboutraika lifted the champions to a 1-0 win over Cameroon and a record sixth title. The defending champions ensured they held on to the trophy when, after a slick passing movement, Aboutraika struck in the 77th minute. "We are delighted to win. It's a great achievement," said the al-Ahly star.

Egypt bid to outwit Cameroon again

Holders Egypt are hoping their South American playing style will bring them success in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon on Sunday. Most of Egypt's squad are home-based players but their free-flowing passing game has been lethal and they are confident of beating Cameroon.

Holders Egypt to meet Cameroon in final

Holders Egypt and Cameroon will meet in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final after two remarkable semifinals on Thursday condemned hot favourites Côte d'Ivoire and hosts Ghana to elimination. Defending champions Egypt ended Ivorian dreams with a 4-1 win in Kumasi, prompting thousands of celebrating fans to pour on to the streets in Cairo.

Nkong fires Cameroon into final

Cameroon are only one step away from a record-equalling fifth Africa Nations Cup title after wrecking Ghana's party with a 1-0 semifinal win over the hosts in Accra on Thursday. The winners in 1984, 1988, 2000 and 2002 came through a tense affair with Alain Nkong's second-half strike breaking the gridlock.

Goals rain on Africa Cup

The goals continued to flow at the Africa Cup of Nations with nine more on Tuesday taking the tally to 20 and a promise of more attacking play to come on Wednesday. Mohamed Zidan scored two spectacular goals in the first half on Tuesday to lead defending champion Egypt to a 4-2 win over shaky Cameroon.

For club or country?

There has been much debate about whether the African Cup of Nations should be held at the end of the European season so that there is not a club-versus-country clash. Two football experts discuss the pros and cons. The continental showpiece kicks off in Ghana on Sunday.

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