Mohammad Idrissou put Cameroon on course for a spot in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals with a late winner in a topsy-turvy Group D clash against Zambia.

AARON RAMSEY is ready for a big start to 2010 – and has every confidence he can prove himself worthy of a regular place in the Arsenal team.

Ivory Coast became the second African nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup tonight after a second-half strike from Chelsea star Didier Drogba earned them the point they needed to secure their place in South Africa.

Cameroon defender Geremi has hailed his team for their performance in the African Cup of Nations despite losing to Egypt in the final yesterday.

Defending champions Egypt will meet Cameroon in the African Nations Cup final on Sunday.

RANGERS took a major step towards ending their trophy drought by sweeping aside Hearts to book a place in the CIS Insurance Cup final at Hampden last night.

AFRICA is bracing itself for three weeks of non-stop football action when the African Nations Cup kicks-off in Ghana tomorrow.

Wigan have signed Cameroon international Salomon Olembe, subject to the player being given international clearance.

CAMEROON, winners of the last two African Nations Cups, were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by outsiders Algeria as they began the defence of their crown yesterday.

World Cup legend Roger Milla today paid his own heartfelt tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe and insisted that the midfielder, who died of a suspected aneurysm on duty in the Confederations Cup, would want Cameroon to contest Sunday’s final against France.

Mick McCarthy will resist the temptation to start with Niall Quinn tomorrow, even though it was the giant striker’s introduction in the game with Germany which helped keep the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup.

Mick McCarthy will resist the temptation to start with Niall Quinn tomorrow, even though it was the giant striker’s introduction in the game with Germany which helped keep the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup.

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy left the Saitama Stadium today knowing exactly the mission his side face if they are to qualify for the knockout stages.

Cameroon’s German coach Winfried Schaefer is determined his Lions will roar into the second round of the World Cup - even if it is at the expense of his countrymen.

Cameroon’s German coach Winfried Schaefer is determined his Lions will roar into the second round of the World Cup - even if it is at the expense of his countrymen.

ARSENAL star Lauren has blasted Cameroon’s World Cup preparations. Lauren says the travel chaos that delayed the Indomitable Lions arrival in Japan by five days has hampered their chances of making progress.

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy left the Saitama Stadium today knowing exactly the mission his side face if they are to qualify for the knockout stages.

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy left the Saitama Stadium today knowing exactly the mission his side face if they are to qualify for the knockout stages.

Cameroon coach Winfried Schafer is expecting a Saudi Arabia backlash on Thursday following one of the most humiliating results in the country’s history.

Jason McAteer has been passed fit to play for the Republic of Ireland in their opening World Cup Group E clash with Cameroon on Saturday.

Serena Williams stormed into the second round of the French Open with a straight sets win over Martina Sucha.

Luizao scored the only goal of the game as Brazil gave their World Cup hopes a boost with a victory over Yugoslavia in Rio de Janeiro.