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Controversial AFCON Final: Mazraoui Returns to Man United

1/21/2026

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Mazraoui's Return After AFCON

Noussair Mazraoui will return to Manchester United this week after Morocco's AFCON final defeat to Senegal.
The final was controversial, with a late Morocco penalty that Brahim Díaz missed.
Mazraoui has extra time off and is expected back at Carrington by week’s end, potentially available for Arsenal.
Senegal's Pape Gueye scored the extra-time winner, securing the title, as officiating disputes and a disallowed goal for Senegal were noted.

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Igho's Champions League Comeback

Ogbu Igho of SK Slavia Prague has returned ahead of a UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona, after Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) performance.
Slavia Prague coach Jindrich Trpišovský confirmed Igho's fitness for the match.
The fixture pits Slavia Prague against a top-tier Barcelona, who are vying for a top-eight finish.
Igho's experience and physicality will bolster Slavia's defense for a tough showing on January 21, 2026.

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Mazraoui's Return After AFCON

Noussair Mazraoui will return to Manchester United this week after Morocco's AFCON final defeat to Senegal.
The final was controversial, with a late Morocco penalty that Brahim Díaz missed.
Mazraoui has extra time off and is expected back at Carrington by week’s end, potentially available for Arsenal.
Senegal's Pape Gueye scored the extra-time winner, securing the title, as officiating disputes and a disallowed goal for Senegal were noted.

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