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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering prohibiting goalkeepers from placing towels inside their goalposts following a series of incidents involving fans at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.The issue gained prominence after several matches were disrupted by clashes between players and spectators, with fans moving dangerously close to the goal area to retrieve towels left behind the net.Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali and Senegal captain Édouard Mendy were among the goalkeepers who confronted supporters during tense moments that attracted widespread attention.In response, CAF’s Referees Committee has intervened, with its president, Olivier Safari Kebene, stressing that the matter extends beyond crowd behaviour and directly concerns the...

Manchester United are preparing to cope without Patrick Dorgu after the wing-back sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday’s thrilling 3–2 Premier League win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.The 21-year-old Dane, who scored United’s second goal with a powerful strike from outside the box, was substituted late in the match. Interim head coach Michael Carrick initially suspected cramp, but subsequent assessments have confirmed a more serious problem.Although the full severity of the injury is still being evaluated, Dorgu is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, raising doubts over his availability during a packed schedule leading up to the March international break.Dorgu has been one of United’s most impressive performers in recent weeks. Since arriving from Italian c...

Super Eagles forward Salim Fago Lawal has sealed a move to Czech First Division outfit Viktoria Plzen, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club.The 23-year-old made the switch from Croatian side NK Istra after an impressive stint in which he scored 15 goals and provided two assists.Speaking to Viktoria Plzen’s official website, Lawal expressed his excitement about the move, citing the club’s strong reputation in European competitions.“I know Viktoria mainly from their performances in European tournaments, where the club has achieved consistent success. This offer really appealed to me, and I see it as a major step forward in my career. I’m eager to contribute to the team as much as possible,” he said.Lawal added that his recent involvement with the national ...