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Nigeria, the top performers so far in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, were paired with arch rivals Ghana in the African World Cup play-offs draw in Douala on Saturday.

Marcus Rashford survived a long VAR check to score a dramatic 93rd-minute winner that allowed Manchester United to leapfrog West Ham into the top four.

George Best’s ex-wife believes the footballer’s spirit could be in her Surrey home. The woman said she has experienced some strange phenomena that she cannot explain, such as items disappearing   By Claire O’Boyle   As one of the best footballers who ever lived George Best famously ghosted past defenders as if they weren’t there.

CRISTIANO RONALDO is set to leave Manchester United in the summer if the club do not qualify for the Champions League.

Everton are looking for a new manager and several big names have already been linked with the club. Now, in addition to Roberto Martinez, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Graham Potter, the Toffees are now said to be considering Jose Mourinho.

Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have a long-standing rivalry and, based on their respective votes at The Best FIFA Awards, it won’t be fading anytime soon   By Tom Blow Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous rivalry with Lionel Messi is still as competitive as ever, as neither player voted for one another at The Best FIFA Awards.

Rafael Benítez has been sacked by Everton, following the club’s disastrous 2-1 defeat by fellow strugglers Norwich City. His departure leaves majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri seeking his sixth permanent manager in six years.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his midfield this month but also has his eye on a new striker after his falling out with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang By Jake Polden Arsenal are in the market for new recruits this January transfer window.

Mohamed Salah was a shadow of himself as Nigeria’s Super Eagles opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note beating the most successful side in the competition 1-0

Rumours suggest Arsenal are getting their act together in the transfer market following their FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest.