Excelsior’s young Moroccan striker Mounir El Hamdaoui is reported to be on the verge of a move to Tottenham.

Egyptian striker Mido is unhappy at Roma and is keen for a transfer to the Premiership, according to his representatives.

VICTORY for Ajax tonight against Valencia in Group B will secure the Dutch team’s place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in the first round of the African Nations Cup.