Life-saving Togo striker wins over Czech fans

Prague (AFP) – Racially abused by their fans, Togolese striker Francis Kone has taken on hero status after saving a rival goalkeeper’s life in a Czech top-flight game last weekend. Half an hour into Saturday’s tie pitting Bohemians 1905 Prague against Kone’s FC Slovacko, Bohemians keeper Martin Berkovec sprinted towards the edge of the box to head out a…

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Ivory Coast settle for draw in ANC opener while DR Congo beat Morocco

Ivory Coast‘s Europe-based stars stumbled in the heat of northern Gabon in their African Nations Cup opener, with the defending champions held to a goalless draw by Togo on Monday in another twist to start the tournament. Ivory Coast created few clear chances against Togo, with Wilfried Zaha’s blocked shot in the second half after a clever run probably…

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