تعرف على أبرز المواجهات في دور المجموعات لـ كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023.

ينتظر عشاق كرة القدم وخاصة في القارة الإفريقية، انطلاق منافسات النسخة 34 من بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا المقرر إقامتها في كوت ديفوار.

وتنطلق بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا، يوم السبت 13 يناير الجاري وتستمر حتى 11 فبراير المقبل، بمشاركة 24 منتخبا، مقسمين على 6 مجموعات.

طالع | تعرف على مجموعات كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023

وأسفرت قرعة كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023 التي أجريت في أكتوبر من العام الماضي عن تواجد منتخبات قوية في مجموعة واحدة، لتجعلنا في قمة الحماس لمشاهدة هذه المباريات.

وفي المجموعات الستة، تعد المجموعة الأقوى بتواجد 3 منتخبات تسعى للعبور إلى دور الـ 16 (ثمن النهائي)، هي الخامسة التي يتواجد فيها منتخبات تونس ومالي وجنوب إفريقيا مع منتخب ناميبيا.

وفي هذه المجموعة بالأخص ستجد متابعة كبيرة من الجماهير المصرية وخاصة جماهير الأهلي، بسبب تواجد ثلاثي المارد الأحمر في المنتخبات الثلاثة، حيث يتواجد علي معلول مع تونس وأليو ديانج مع مالي وفي جنوب إفريقيا صانع الألعاب بيرسي تاو.

في الجولة الأولى ستكون مواجهة مالي ضد جنوب إفريقيا، والجولة الثانية ستجمع تونس مع مالي والجولة الثالثة جنوب إفريقيا تصطدم بـ تونس.

وفي مجموعة منتخب مصر، يخوض منتخب الفراعنة مواجهة قوية في الجولة الثانية ستجمعه مع منتخب غانا صاحب الـ 4 ألقاب في كأس أمم إفريقيا.

منتخب مصر يتواجد في المجموعة الثانية، بجانب غانا والرأس الأخضر وموزمبيق.

طالع | مواعيد مباريات منتخب مصر في كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023

والمواجهة التي تعد الأقوى في دور المجموعات، ستجمع بين السنغال بطل النسخة الماضية مع الكاميرون، ضمن مواجهات المجموعة الثالثة.

ومن المباريات التي ستكون قوية أيضاً في دور المجموعات، التي تجمع صاحب الأرض كوت ديفوار مع نيجيريا. بالمواعيد | أبرز مواجهات دور المجموعات في كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023

1- مصر ضد غانا في الجولة الثانية من مواجهات المجموعة الثانية.

تقام يوم الخميس الموافق 18 يناير في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 11 بتوقيت السعودية.

2- السنغال ضد الكاميرون في الجولة الثانية من مباريات المجموعة الثالثة.

تقام يوم الجمعة الموافق 19 يناير في تمام الساعة 7 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 8 بتوقيت السعودية.

3- كوت ديفوار ضد نيجيريا في الجولة الثانية من مواجهات المجموعة الأولي.

تلعب يوم الخميس الموافق 18 يناير في تمام الساعة 7 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 8 بتوقيت السعودية.

4- مالي ضد جنوب إفريقيا في الجولة الأولي من مباريات المجموعة الخامسة.

تقام يوم الثلاثاء الموافق 16 يناير في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 11 بتوقيت السعودية.

5- مالي ضد تونس في الجولة الثانية من المجموعة الخامسة.

تقام يوم السبت 20 يناير في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 11 بتوقيت السعودية.

6- تونس ضد جنوب إفريقيا في الجولة الثالثة من مباريات المجموعة الخامسة.

تقام يوم الأربعاء 24 يناير في تمام الساعة 7 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 8 بتوقيت السعودية.

Chelsea are likely to be in the market for a striker this summer, and their new manager could be presented with a number of options ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.

Goalscoring has been a major issue for the Blues in the top flight so far this campaign, with just 30 goals in 31 outings, and it appears that a clinical forward is required if the west London outfit are to challenge at the top again next season.

Although Romelu Lukaku could still return after his loan spell with Inter, Todd Boehly could find a significantly more reliable option in Brentford talisman Ivan Toney.

Could Chelsea sign Ivan Toney?

In a recent article for GiveMeSport, journalist Dean Jones detailed five different striker options for Chelsea ahead of what will be a vitally important summer transfer window for the club, while touching on the chances of Toney moving across west London.

He wrote: "Toney has proven himself to be a regular goalscorer in the Premier League and he has a confidence in his own ability that Chelsea have been crying out for.

"A ban is looming over his betting investigation and that needs to be factored into the potential of any pursuit, but it is true that he has caught the eye of Chelsea recruiters who feel he could be a good fit with the other attacking players available to them.

"Brentford will not let him leave easily. They sold Ollie Watkins to Aston Villa for £33m at a time when he had not even played in the Premier League. Toney eclipses anything he had achieved and will easily be valued at over £50m by the Bees."

Would Toney be an upgrade on Lukaku?

As Jones suggests, Toney has developed a supreme confidence in his own ability which has been cultivated in a series of phenomenal goalscoring seasons in the lower leagues and the top flight.

He crashed in 49 goals in 94 appearances for Peterborough United before earning a move to the Bees, where he broke a long-standing record in the Championship for most goals scored by a single player, hitting 33 as Thomas Frank's side were promoted through the play-offs.

The English forward enjoyed a strong debut campaign in the Premier League with 12 goals and five assists, while he has been one of the most consistent players in the division so far this season, registering 18 goals and four assists in just 29 appearances.

Frank was full of praise for his star striker in 2021, saying:

"If you want to be a top player you need to work hard, constantly reflect and want to learn and then of course you need to have that confidence that he’s got so naturally.

"He’s coming across so fantastically: he’s humble, calm, but with a mindset of a lion."

By comparison, Kai Havertz is the top scorer at Stamford Bridge this term with just seven Premier League goals, while the £97.5m spent on Lukaku in 2021 has also gone down the drain as he continues to struggle out on loan with Inter.

The Belgian forward would manage just eight top-flight goals last season and has registered just three in Serie A during his current loan spell, so looks unlikely to be the saviour at Chelsea next year.

Not only is Toney a younger, more confident goalscorer than Lukaku, but he has also averaged far more shots (3 vs 1.7), aerials won (3.4 vs 1.6) and average passes (23.1 vs 13.2) than the 29-year-old this season, so could represent a significant upgrade at Stamford Bridge should Boehly bring him in.

Newcastle United went into today’s game with Tottenham Hotspur expecting a hard-fought clash with another side chasing Champions League football, and the latter knew the challenge they faced. The neutral tuned in to see two top-quality outfits clash at St James’ Park.

Nobody could have predicted what unfolded.

Ahead inside two minutes, Jacob Murphy’s close-range finish would be the first of five before 22 minutes had been played in Tyneside. Cristian Stellini’s decision to play four at the back was questionable, but even he could not have accounted for the monumental collapse of his side before the game had even got going.

There were neat finishes, long-range screamers and tap-ins, all of which culminated in the final 6-1 scoreline. Then, having taken their foot off the gas, with Harry Kane netting nothing more than a consolation, Callum Wilson combined with Miguel Almiron off the bench to quell any minimal threat of a comeback.

The Magpies were imperious and unstoppable, backed by the raucous home support. A day few around those parts will not forget in a hurry.

Whilst the goalscorers will likely steal the headlines, with Alexander Isak and Murphy both boasting braces, there was another who deserved fine praise.

Indeed, Bruno Guimaraes was in the engine room silently orchestrating this historic result.

How did Bruno Guimaraes play vs Spurs?

With a 7.8 rating for his display, this perhaps underplays the Brazilian’s importance in today’s result. He was ever-present alongside the industrious Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff, adding touches of quality to cap off a perfect afternoon.

His 79 touches alone outline his importance, maintaining a 90% pass accuracy throughout his 70 minutes on the field. To uphold such perfection whilst also recording four key passes only exacerbates the highest level of quality on exhibition today, via Sofascore.

Dictating the play in such a way led Brazilian journalist Vincenzo Dalicani to brand him Newcastle’s “steering wheel.”

However, the £120k-per-week maestro was far from just technically proficient today. It was also a battling performance that earned the 25-year-old the right to play his football, as he made two tackles and won six of the seven duels he competed in at an 85% success rate.

As aforementioned, few could have predicted such a stellar all-around team display from the hosts. However, to see Guimaraes dictating the play in the midfield and at the heart of a famous win is far from a surprise. It’s actually becoming commonplace now as this magnificent outfit seemingly cannot be stopped.

Aston Villa’s superb run of form continued this afternoon with a wonderful 3-0 victory over Newcastle United that gives Unai Emery further hope his side can secure a coveted European spot this term.

The Midlands side controlled proceedings throughout, having 52% possession during the tie and taking almost double the number of shots compared to their opponents (15 to eight) and in the end, it was a comfortable win.

Ollie Watkins was like a man possessed, scoring twice for Villa in the second half and his Sofascore rating of 9/10 was the highest out of any player on the pitch.

Since the domestic season resumed following the World Cup in December, Watkins has registered 15 goal contributions – 12 goals and three assists – and against the Magpies, the striker also made two key passes, took five shots in total and created one big chance, clearly proving that he is Emery’s key man right now.

Despite his incredible display, Watkins wasn’t the only star man, with Jacob Ramsey running the show from midfield in what was a performance which will give Emery confidence he can fulfil his potential.

How did Jacob Ramsey perform against Newcastle United?

The midfielder scored the vital opener for the Villa Park outfit and his rating of 8.5/10 via Sofascore was the second-highest in the team, behind Watkins of course.

Ramsey made four key passes during the tie which were important in order to carve a resolute Newcastle defence open and he also chipped in with two tackles and an interception.

His passing ability was near perfect, completing 25 of his 26 attempted passes, succeeding with both of his long balls while he even managed to enjoy some success attacking the Newcastle defence, succeeding with two of his three dribble attempts.

His performance was wonderful, and it went a long way to Villa performing how they did, and Statman Dave certainly enjoyed Ramsey’s display, dubbing the midfielder as “magic” and “exceptional” for his relentless display.

He has now scored or provided an assist in four of his previous five Premier League matches, and this type of form will be key over the next few weeks as Emery leads his men on one final charge to secure a European position – something that will have seemed out of this world back in the final days of Steven Gerrard’s reign.

The Spaniard will now believe his team can defeat just about anyone right now, and with a tie against Brentford coming up, it appears as if nothing can stop them from continuing their dazzling run.

Arsenal are set to be without defender William Saliba for the trip to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City this Wednesday, amid fears about serious structural damage being caused to his back.

What's the latest Saliba injury news?

Saliba has been unavailable for the Gunners' last five Premier League matches, as a result of a back injury, meaning bit-part player Rob Holding has been given the nod in defence.

There were initial hopes the £40k-per-week Frenchman would be able to return in time for Wednesday's huge game against Man City, with the Daily Mail reporting he had returned to training, and was willing to risk aggravating the issue by playing through the pain barrier.

However, the same publication now report the 22-year-old is set to miss his side's trip to the Etihad Stadium, as he has "serious structural damage" in his back, and Mikel Arteta does not want to risk causing a long-term injury.

There is doubt about whether the defender will even be able to feature again this season, such is the severity of the issue, despite the fact he is desperate to play, with his side currently in the race for the title.

With Arsenal pushing for top spot for the first time since 2004, they have considered taking the risk of starting their centre-back, but he will miss the upcoming game against Pep Guardiola's side at the bare minimum.

How much will Arsenal miss William Saliba?

The 6 foot 3 colossus' importance to the team has been evidenced by the Gunners' recent defensive issues, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five Premier League games, conceding three against a struggling Southampton side.

Holding has been very disappointing since coming into the side, with journalist Uche Amako labelling him as a "clear weak link" in the Arsenal backline after a subpar performance against West Ham United.

Arteta will be extremely disappointed Saliba will not be available for such a monumental game, having been hailed as "amazing" by Emmanuel Petit earlier this season, however it would be unwise to risk aggravating the injury, which could potentially rule him out for the remainder of the campaign.

The Arsenal boss has a big decision to make on Wednesday night, as Holding has not impressed, but he is very short on other options, with back-up player Jakub Kiwior playing just 14 minutes worth of Premier League football this season, and it would be a risk to start the Pole against the reigning champions.

VAR. Will it ever prove of any use?If Leeds United go down this season they will have just cause to be incredibly angry with those monitoring the cameras.Indeed, Liverpool’s opening goal against the Whites could quite easily have been disallowed this evening when the ball appeared to strike Trent Alexander-Arnold on the arm.The right-back intercepted the ball inside the Leeds half, with it looking as though he moved his body towards possession in order to gain an unfair advantaged.It then fortuitously bounced to Mo Salah in an inviting position. The Egyptian took his time and slid the ball into the penalty area where Alexander-Arnold coolly found Cody Gakpo at the back post.

The January signing was ready and waiting for a simple tap-in, but fans were incensed that it shouldn’t have stood.

Here was the best of the reaction from around social media…

What do you think? Should the goal have been ruled out? We’ve certainly seen VAR flag things up for worse.

أعلن نادي توتنهام، في بيان رسمي منذ قليل، حصوله على خدمات اللاعب تيمو فيرنر من صفوف لايبزيج في موسم الانتقالات الشتوي الحالي.

وعاد تيمو فيرنر إلى الدوري الإنجليزي من جديد، عبر بوابة توتنهام، على سبيل الإعارة من لايبزيج.

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كان فيرنر قد انضم إلى لايبزيج، مرة أخرى، في صيف 2022 بعد فشله في تقديم المستوى المطلوب منه رفقة تشيلسي.

وتمكن فيرنر من تسجيل هدفين فقط وصناعة هدف في 14 مباراة في مختلف المسابقات هذا الموسم مع لايبزيج الألماني.

ورغب فيرنر في الانضمام إلى توتنهام في نافذة الانتقالات الشتوية الجارية للحصول على مزيد من فرص اللعب.

وقال توتنهام في بيانه: “سينضم اللاعب الألماني الدولي إلى النادي على سبيل الإعارة حتى نهاية الموسم، مع خيار جعل الصفقة دائمة في الصيف، وسيرتدي القميص رقم 16”.

وذكرت تقارير صحفية أن قيمة الشرط الذي سيحول صفقة إعارة تيمو فيرنر مع توتنهام، إلى انتقال دائم، تُقدر بـ17 مليون يورو.

Chelsea have internally 'spoken about' Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti potentially becoming Blues manager, says CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs.

Who have Chelsea got on their shortlist?

According to The Independent, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany and ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino are serious contenders to take over at Stamford Bridge and have made the final four of their managerial shortlist.

Julian Nagelsmann was also believed to be in the running to succeed Graham Potter permanently; however, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed last week that he had pulled out of the race, stating on Twitter:

"Julian Nagelsmann has now withdrawn from the race to become the new Chelsea head coach — it looks like it’s his final decision. German coach is said to be no longer available after multiple round of talks. Nagelsmann was top candidate for the job."

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is also a surprise candidate for the role and has cropped up as an outsider on the list of candidates to become Chelsea's new head coach, as per The Guardian.

Journalist Rudy Galetti has also claimed that Napoli boss Spalletti is one to watch, saying on Twitter: “For the Blues, let’s keep an eye also on Spalletti."

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, reporter Jacobs said: "Luciano Spalletti is another name that has been spoken about. But at the moment, he's fully focused on Napoli and winning the Scudetto, and is not necessarily attainable, therefore, to approach or speak to at this point. So Chelsea do want to move in the coming weeks to get that name.

"Because even if that name starts next season, they still want to lock down the name, which helps stabilise the club. And then there's a name that they can take in the coming weeks into the transfer market ahead of the window opening which is important as well. But this has always been about Chelsea not rushing."

Who should Chelsea appoint as manager?

Chelsea have endured a disastrous Premier League campaign in 2022/23 and sit in the bottom half of the table with only seven matches left to play.

Caretaker boss Frank Lampard has also been unable to steady the ship in west London since taking over from Potter, losing his first four matches in charge at Stamford Bridge.

That leaves the question of who Chelsea should appoint as manager and who is likely to have the best chance of turning their fortunes around. On the one hand, Spalletti has certainly caught the attention of many around Europe this season, leading Napoli to within one victory and a Lazio defeat away from officially being crowned Serie A champions.

The 64-year-old's preference to play on the front foot would impress Chelsea supporters; nevertheless, his lack of any Premier League experience may turn some towards other potential candidates.

And his style of play in Serie A has seen him hailed as a "genius" by his star striker Victor Osimhen.

Former Spurs boss Pochettino has plenty of experience in the English top-flight due to his time in north London. His ability to nurture young talent is also likely to appeal to the masses as Chelsea look to develop their youthful squad in the coming years.

Other contenders also have distinctive qualities; however, the Blues may elect to turn to a household name to get The Bridge rocking again. Either way, it will be an interesting few weeks ahead as we get closer to knowing who the new Chelsea boss will be.

Everton have not played host to many legends in recent years.

It is a label thrown about far too easily in today's modern game, often used to describe someone well-liked by the fans but without the requisite quality to truly deserve such a title.

In Seamus Coleman, the Toffees propose a perplexing option within that category.

The Irish defender has spent 14 long years at Goodison Park, having been an ever-present cog across the numerous managers to grace the dugout. Despite his age and slowly dwindling quality, it seems no boss can shake the intangible qualities the Premier League stalwart boasts.

But is the 34-year-old a legend?

With no trophies to his name, having overseen one of the club's most barren periods, many would rush to claim no. Yet Leighton Baines must surely be regarded as one, given his longevity and sustained quality at the top level.

To tarnish these full-backs because of their lack of silverware is to degrade them to the standard of their failing teammates. Their level has often been high enough to demand success, yet their love of the club often prohibited it.

This should not be a detractor in deciding what kind of legacy Coleman leaves Merseyside with.

How has Seamus Coleman played for Everton over his career?

Due to the demands of his ageing body, the once dynamic defender has had to adapt his game throughout his stellar career. Many would argue that the peak of his powers came during that outstanding 2013/14 campaign, where Roberto Martinez's high-flying blues narrowly missed out on the top four.

Down that right flank, the club captain would record six goals and two assists in the league, leading the Spaniard to even claim: "I think that he can improve and can become one of the best full-backs that we have ever had in this League."

Having joined for the infamous fee of just £60k, of which his infectious chant has been born, at the very least Coleman represents one of the best pieces of business in the league's history.

He has made 408 appearances for the club now, meaning that the £55k-per-week hero has cost just £147 per appearance; a startling sum for someone so important to a top-flight club.

It is a testament to the relentless nature of their leader that he has remained a staple even during this campaign, with fans desperate for his return given the lack of superior alternatives.

To further exacerbate just how revered the former Sligo Rovers star is, all it takes is a mere stroll through the words of his former bosses.

Carlo Ancelotti was quick to compare him to some of his legendary former players, noting: "I’ve had a lot of captains in my career but how Seamus expresses his love for the shirt is really top. He is a great captain, honestly. I don’t want to forget anyone [I have worked with] but he is up there as a captain with Paulo Maldini, John Terry and Sergio Ramos."

Meanwhile, Frank Lampard arguably reserved the greatest praise, saying: "I was being honest [when declaring Coleman one of the best people I’ve met], I have never met anyone who has his morals and standards and he is an incredible player. You talk about legends of football clubs and he is certainly one of those.”

This was a sentiment echoed by teammate Dele Alli, who also lauded the defender as a "living legend". This cumulative praise should dispel any suggestion otherwise.

Who has a bigger legacy than Seamus Coleman?

Of all the accolades Coleman boasts, the emptiness of his trophy cabinet will remain the primary stumbling block on his road to being branded a true legend.

It, therefore, suggests that those who have done so are to enjoy a greater legacy than the Republic of Ireland captain, like Everton's 1995 FA Cup winning team.

As the last side to bring silverware back to Goodison Park, many remember this squad with fondness despite their poor league standing. Of the impressive figures throughout that squad, few were as memorable as Daniel Amokachi.

Having been brought in as a key signing for Mike Walker, a dreadful start to the season would see the manager dismissed. Joe Royle would come in, and although the Nigerian was impressive in the comfortable semi-final victory over Tottenham Hotspur, he was anonymous during his cameo in their following win over Manchester United.

Despite joining with big expectations upon his shoulders, the 50-year-old would score just 13 times in 49 appearances for the Toffees and left with a reputation as a potentially unstoppable forward without the consistent proficiency to take them to the next level.

So, would Amokachi be regarded as more of a legend than Coleman despite spending just two uninspiring years in Royal Blue?

It remains wholly dependent on what someone's definition of a legend is, but given their respective impact on the club as a whole, it should be a no-brainer.

Despite that, and the fact the latter has featured 359 more times for the Toffees in a consistently dedicated and passionate way, the results-driven nature of the modern game means that trophies will always be the defining factor of someone's legacy.

It seems that Coleman has failed in his final chance for a silverware push, as his deal is set to expire this summer.

At the very least he will seek to ensure he does not add a relegation to his CV; that certainly would tarnish any chances of leaving a memorable and favourable legacy.

When asked to reel off the star names at Parkhead this season, Celtic supporters would be quick to put forward the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate and Cameron Carter-Vickers, with that trio having yet again been integral to the club's title charge.

One man who is perhaps a more unsung hero, however, is first-choice left-back, Greg Taylor, with the Scotland international having been something of an everpresent for Ange Postecoglou's side this term.

Despite the Old Firm outfit splashing out £3.75m to sign a direct rival to the £8.2k-per-week menace in the form of Alexandro Bernabei, the former Kilmarnock man has more than risen to the challenge, having started 35 games across all fronts this term.

That consistent run of form – which has seen the 25-year-old provide three goals and three assists in all competitions – has followed the full-back's "wonderful" performances in last year's glorious campaign, as per pundit Frank McAvennie, having been an obvious beneficiary of Postecoglou's arrival in the dugout.

As McAvennie also noted last year, the ten-cap rock has "improved so much" since the Greek-Aussie took charge in the summer of 2021, with that resurgence having been evident amid the defender's soaring valuation.

How much is Greg Taylor worth now?

Plucked from Rubgy Park by then-Hoops boss Neil Lennon for an undisclosed fee just under four years ago, Taylor initially endured a difficult time of it at the club, with ex-Bhoys playmaker Kris Commons noting that supporters had been "slaughtering his performances" in those early days.

The diminutive asset had been dealt a "raw deal" – according to Commons – after being forced to fill the void of Kieran Tierney on the left side of the defence, with the latter man having made the move to Arsenal for £25m in 2019.

As Commons has since stated, however, it looks as if Taylor has now "stepped out of Tierney's shadow", emerging as a real "leader" in Postecoglou's starting lineup, according to pundit Mark Wilson.

That change in fortunes is showcased by the fact that back in February 2020, during the 5 foot 7 man's first season at Celtic Park, he was valued at as little as £1m, according to Transfermarkt, albeit with that valuation now soaring to £5m – representing an increase of 400% in the last three years.

As the aforementioned Wilson stated earlier in the campaign, the Greenock-born ace has enjoyed a "tremendous season" for the rampant league leaders, having been "playing some of the best football of his career" in recent times.

Encouragingly, however, it does not appear that Taylor is the finished article just yet, as – in the words of Postecoglou – "there is more to come from him"…