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Drogba: I deserved award
Didier Drogba has revealed that he was in line for the African Player of the Year award but was consequently snubbed and it instead was awarded to Freddie Kanoute.
Vogts: Nigeria will qualify
Nigeria coach Berti Vogts believes that his side will still qualify for the Quarter Finals of the African Nations despite a 1-0 defeat to the Ivory Coast in their opening game of the tournament.
Kanoute: Mali will progress
Mali striker Freddie Kanoute believes his team can progress beyond Group B - named the 'Group of Death' - starting with victory against Benin on Monday.
Arsenal easily beat Sevilla
Arsenal's fantastic start to the new season continued with a convincing 3-0 victory over Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium. Their star player Henry may have left, but this Arsenal team continue to impress. Goals from Fabregas, van Persie and Eduardo gave The Gunners three points on Matchday 1 of the Champions League.
Wed Champs League preview
Arsenal, Man Utd and Rangers are the next British sides to kick off their Champions League adventures tonight. Arsenal will play a tough looking match vs. Sevilla at the Emirates, whilst Ronaldo's Man Utd take on Sporting in Lisbon. Elsewhere, Rangers take on German champions VfB Stuttgart and the tie of the round sees Barcelona play Lyon.
