Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for only the second time in their history after an early fortuitous goal saw them beat Senegal 1-0 in Friday’s final in Cairo.
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Scott’s double helps power Motherwell to impressive win
James Scott hit a double as Motherwell took control of Betfred Cup Group E with a 4-0 victory over Morton.
Kilmarnock unlocked by Connah’s Quay in European upset
New Kilmarnock manager Angelo Alessio endured a nightmare home debut as the Rugby Park side crashed out of the Europa League qualifiers to Welsh underdogs Connah’s Quay Nomads.
Rangers progress to Progres clash as Morelos scores a hat-trick
Rangers set up a Europa League revenge mission with Progres Neiderkorn as they completed their demolition job on St Joseph’s with a 6-0 win at Ibrox.
Aberdeen see off RoPS to progress in Europa League qualifiers
Lewis Ferguson scored with the last kick of the ball to earn Aberdeen victory in Finland and ensure they progress in the Europa League qualifiers.
Ighalo on target to earn Nigeria third place
Odion Ighalo’s early strike earned Nigeria third spot at the Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Tunisia.
Leigh Griffiths makes comeback as Celtic cruise past Sarajevo
Leigh Griffiths made his comeback as Celtic eased past Sarajevo in the Champions League qualifiers.
Heavy defeat to Wolves shows size of task facing Bruce at Newcastle
Steve Bruce was given an early indication of the size of task facing him at Newcastle as Wolves thrashed his new side 4-0 in China.
Ebbe scores from bench as New Saints progress in Champions League qualifiers
Substitute Dean Ebbe came off the bench to give New Saints a 1-0 win in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier against Feronikeli and secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Terry Masson strikes earns Montrose win over St Johnstone
Terry Masson handed third-tier Montrose a surprise 1-0 win over injury-hit St Johnstone at Links Park.
Stewart at the double as Ross hit four past Brechin
Ross Stewart’s first-half double sent Ross County on their way to another comfortable Betfred Cup victory.
Last-gasp Riyad Mahrez free-kick sends Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations final
Riyad Mahrez curled in an injury-time free-kick to send Algeria through to the Africa Cup of Nations final in a 2-1 victory against Nigeria.
Senegal through to Africa Cup of Nations final after victory over Tunisia
A bizarre own goal in extra time sent Senegal through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win against Tunisia.
Goodwin return wrecked by Dunfermline who secure victory
Dunfermline wrecked Jim Goodwin’s homecoming as St Mirren crashed to a 3-2 defeat on their new boss’ Paisley return.
Stephen Robinson relieved to see Motherwell grind out victory
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson praised his side for grinding out a 3-0 Betfred Cup Group E win against Queen of the South.
Kettlewell hails striker Stewart
Ross County co-manager Stuart Kettlewell hailed Ross Stewart after the striker scored two in the 4-1 Betfred Cup victory over Montrose.
Well leave it late to sweep aside Queens
Motherwell got their Betfred Cup campaign off to a flying start as three goals in the final 20 minutes earned them a 3-0 win over Queen of the South.
Queen’s Park take extra point after Hamilton pay penalty for keeper error
Queen’s Park stunned Hamilton with a penalty shoot-out success in their Betfred Cup Group F opener.
Matija Sarkic salvages bonus point for Livi as Falkirk pay penalty
Matija Sarkic was the hero as Livingston earned a bonus point after winning 4-3 on penalties in a Betfred Cup match against Falkirk.
Hibs forced to go to penalties to kick off with a win
Hibernian needed a penalty shoot-out to defeat League Two side Stirling Albion in their opening Betfred Cup group match at Forthbank.