Africa Cup of Nations kicks-off
Hosts make winning start
Everton win at Wigan
City remain unbeaten at home
Stansfield double seals win
Darcheville nets late winner
Hicks has no plans to sell
The Africa Cup of Nations got underway in Ghana today with the host nation beating Guinea 2-1 in their Group A match. Asamoah Gyan gave Ghana a second-half lead from the penalty spot but Oumar Kalabane drew Guinea level on 64 minutes before a 30-yard effort from Portsmouth’s Sulley Muntari in the last minute sealed victory for the hosts.
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Everton are up to fourth place in the Premier League after securing a 1-2 victory over Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium. The visitors raced into a half-time lead after efforts from Andy Johnson and Joleon Lescott. The Latics pulled a goal back on 53 minutes when Phil Jagielka put through his own net but it was not enough for Steve Bruce’s men.
Manchester City remain unbeaten at the City of Manchester Stadium after a 1-1 draw with West Ham United. Carlton Cole gave the visitors an eighth minute lead before Darius Vassell restored parity eight minutes later.
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A first-half double from Adam Stansfield helped Exeter City to a 2-0 victory over visitors Oxford United in this Blue Square Premier contest.
Rangers beat Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Caledonian Stadium to restore their four point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League. Substitute Jean-Claude Darcheville netted the only goal of the game in the last minute.
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks claims he has no plans to sell his 50% stake in the club despite rumours of an impending offer to buy out Hicks and co-owner George Gillett by Dubai International Capital (DIC).
Nathan Davies