At the January 18 final in Rabat, Senegal won 1-0 thanks to Pape Gueye's extra-time goal, but the occasion was marred by chaotic scenes at the end of normal time when many Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest.

The 49-year-old former Dutch international succeeds Frenchman Rudi Garcia, who stepped down having guided the 'Red Devils' to the World Cup quarter-finals.

Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday.

Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney on Friday, police and reports said.

Retired Bafana Bafana players are calling for more to be done to support players beyond the field. This follows the death of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana player, Jayden Adams.