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Diogo Jota confident believes Liverpool can close the gap on Manchester City

Jota insists Liverpool can close the gap on City

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is confident they can close the nine-point gap between themselves and Premier League leaders Manchester City heading into the new year.

Soccer • 30 Dec 21

Naby Keita suffered the injury against Barcelona

Liverpool's Keita ruled out for rest of season

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been ruled out for at least two months with a groin injury, which will mean he misses the rest of the club's season and the African Nations Cup.

Soccer • 03 May 19

Egypt striker Mo Salah on international duty

Egypt confirmed as African Nations Cup hosts

Cameroon was due to host the tournament, but it was taken away from them due to concerns over the slow pace of preparations.

Soccer • 08 Jan 19

Mohamed Salah suffered a muscle injury on international duty

Salah limps off injured during Egypt victory

Mohamed Salah limped off towards the end of Egypt's 4-1 friendly win over Swaziland with a "muscle strain".

Soccer • 12 Oct 18

Vincent Aboubakar scored the winner for Cameroon

Cameroon win African Nations Cup with late goal

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar struck a dramatic late winner as Cameroon defied the odds to sink hot favourites Egypt and claim their fifth African Nations Cup triumph with a 2-1 win in Libreville.

Soccer • 06 Feb 17

Liverpool were hoping FIFA would rule on Matip's status as he insists he retired from international duty in September 2015

Liverpool leave Matip out of squad for Plymouth

Liverpool have erred on the side of caution and omitted defender Joel Matip from the squad to face Plymouth in their FA Cup third round replay as the row over his eligibility rumbles on.

Soccer • 18 Jan 17

Joel Matip tackles West Ham's Michail Antonio at Anfield in December

Klopp frustrated as Matip situation rumbles on

Liverpool remain frustrated in their hopes of gaining greater clarity over the availability of Joel Matip. Manager Jurgen Klopp admits he still has no idea whether or not he can play the defender.

Soccer • 17 Jan 17

All square in African Nations Cup openers

Burkina Faso fought back to earn a 1-1 draw from their opening Group A match against Cameroon at the 2017 African Nations Cup in Libreville.

Soccer • 14 Jan 17

Zaha in action for England U21s last year

Zaha named in Ivory Coast preliminary squad

Wilfried Zaha has been named in a 24-man preliminary Ivory Coast squad for the African Nations Cup finals, days after meeting England manager Gareth Southgate about his international future.

Soccer • 28 Dec 16

Congo's midfielder Prince Oniangue celebrates what proved to be the winner

Congo get better of Gabon in Afcon

Gabon were thwarted in their bid to become the first nation to reach the 2015 African Nations Cup quarter-finals as Congo pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory in Bata.

Soccer • 21 Jan 15

Nigeria won't be able to defend their crown

Holders Nigeria out of African Nations Cup

Holders Nigeria were bundled out of the African Nations Cup qualifiers after being held to a 2-2 home draw by South Africa and will not defend their title.

Soccer • 20 Nov 14

Libya were originally scheduled to host the Nations Cup in 2013

Libya removed as African Nations Cup hosts

Libya have been removed as hosts of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals as fighting in the country continues to rage, delaying plans to build new stadiums for the 16-team tournament.

Soccer • 23 Aug 14