Thierno Barry on target again as Everton held to Premier League draw with Leeds
Thierno Barry rescued a point for Everton as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League on Monday night.
AFCON quarter-finalists Ivory Coast to take on Scotland in World Cup warm-up
The Elephants qualified for the competition as winners of their group ahead of Gabon as the Tartan Army edged out Denmark for an automatic place, in the |United States, Canada and Mexico.
The two teams will lock horns on March 31, three days after Scotland host Japan at Hampden Park.
While Steve Clarke's side face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil at the World Cup, Emerse Fae's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finalists were drawn to play Ecuador, Germany and Curacao.
Clark explained that it was important to face an African team ahead of their match-up with Morocco in their second group game.
"We wanted to face African opposition before we play Morocco in the summer, and I'm sure Cote d'Ivoire will give us a real stern test," he said.
"It will also be good to play at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The supporters will enjoy the opportunity to visit the new stadium."
AFCON heartbreak for Ivory Coast as Egypt book semi-final spot
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae admitted he was left a disappointed man after his side's AFCON title defence came to an end at the quarter-final stage in Morocco on Saturday.
Mohamed Salah plays down title hopes after leading Egypt to AFCON semi-finals
Mohamed Salah maintains that Egypt are still not favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite securing their place in the semi-finals with a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast.
AFCON 2025: Egypt into semi-finals after fending off late surge against Ivory Coast
Egypt pulled off a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast on Saturday to book their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, keeping alive their hopes of claiming an eighth title.