THIS has been the tournament that restored the glee to the Cup of Nations.

Another thrilling day’s action at the Africa Cup of Nations culminated with Tunisia and co-hosts Gabon booking their places in the quarter-finals thanks to late winning goals.

Morocco 1 Tunisia 2

Arsenal striker Jay Simpson is keen on a permanent move to Hull if the two clubs can agree a fee, according to the player’s agent.

Hull have settled their legal dispute with former chairman Paul Duffen out of court, the club announced this morning.

Jimmy Bullard has applauded Hull’s decision to reject a £5m deadline day bid for Stephen Hunt and believes it will help galvanise the squad.

Today’s transfer deadline day could yet have one more twist with Tottenham striker Robbie Keane locked in talks with Celtic over a loan move to Parkhead.

Hull talisman Jimmy Bullard will not return for tomorrow’s crunch clash against Wolves but Amr Zaki is set for his Tigers debut.

Hull have reiterated their determination not to sell winger Stephen Hunt.

THIS year’s African Nations Cup threw up another upset yesterday as Gabon took down one of the tournament favourites, Cameroon, in the first Group D game.

ARSENE Wenger has questioned fellow Premier League bosses’ motivation for calling for their players to return from the African Nations Cup over security concerns.

Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has overcome the hamstring injury that has ruled him out of the last three games for Hull City.

Republic of Ireland striker Caleb Folan is set to leave Hull City by the end of the month.

Hull are set to make wholesale changes for tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie at Wigan.

Hull have a number of fitness concerns ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton.

Hull have no fresh injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Arsenal.

Hull have injury doubts over defenders Anthony Gardner and Andy Dawson for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Blackburn.

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.

Hull manager Phil Brown has given Irish international Caleb Folan the green light to leave the club after enquiries from Newcastle and Middlesbrough.

Tottenham's interest in Portsmouth pair Niko Kranjcar and David James was at the centre of a hectic day of negotiations ahead of the transfer window closing this evening.

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp is set for more deadline-day action and has turned to Portsmouth’s Niko Kranjcar to bolster his squad at White Hart Lane.

Hull striker Daniel Cousin could be on his way to Barclays Premier League rivals Burnley after the player’s agent claimed an approach for a loan deal had been made.

Hull 1 Tottenham 5

Hull boss Phil Brown hailed the response of his players after reviving their hopes of beating relegation at Bolton today.

Bolton 1 Hull 1

Hull 1 Stoke 2

Aston Villa 1 Hull 0

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has made two changes from the side which drew at Bolton for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Hull tonight.

Hull striker Caleb Folan misses Monday’s crucial Premier League trip to Aston Villa through suspension.

Hull 1 Liverpool 3

Striker Daniel Cousin is likely to be involved in Hull’s home clash with Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow after recovering from a back injury.

Hull are waiting on the fitness of striker Daniel Cousin (back) and winger Bernard Mendy (foot) ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Premier League trip to Sunderland.

Daniel Cousin remains doubtful for Hull's crucial Premier League clash at Middlesbrough tomorrow but George Boateng could face his former club.

Striker Daniel Cousin is Hull’s only doubt for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash against Portsmouth.

Hull will be without Kevin Kilbane and Dean Marney for tomorrow’s FA Cup quarter-final at Arsenal.

Hull 1 Newcastle 1

Fulham 0 Hull 1

Hull 1 Blackburn 2

Hull 1 Tottenham 2

Hull forward Craig Fagan faces a short spell on the sidelines after undergoing minor knee surgery.

Hull are without striker Daniel Cousin for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea and record signing Jimmy Bullard is doubtful.

Hull striker Daniel Cousin will be out of action for at least 10 days after being told he requires minor knee surgery.

Hull 2 West Brom 2,

Hull striker Daniel Cousin is rated only 50-50 for tomorrow’s Premier League clash against West Brom.