Senegal knocked out in semi finals

Hosts Egypt reached the African Nations Cup final but Senegal will have every reason to feel robbed after being denied a certain penalty in the dying minutes. The drama in Cairo appeared to have peaked when Amr Zaki scored Egypt’s second with 10 minutes left...

Diop set to sign new deal

Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop could be set to sign a new deal at Craven Cottage.The Senegalese powerhouse has been linked with a big money move away from west London, with Manchester United and Arsenal both mooted as admirers.But Craig Hutchinson, who has been...

Man Utd make move for Diop

Manchester United are believed to have inquired about Fulham’s Senegal international midfielder Pape Bouba Diop, although they were not willing to meet the £8m asking price.It is understood that a representative for United sounded out Fulham last month about...

Coleman desperate for Cup win

Chris Coleman is desperate for a victory in the FA Cup this weekend to end Fulham’s recent poor run – and openly admits that all the pressure is on the Premier League side as they face lower league Leyton Orient. “The pressure’s all on Fulham....

Diop off to African Cup of Nations

Fulham manager Chris Coleman has lost his battle to delay Papa Bouba Diop’s departure for the African Nations Cup. Coleman hoped to keep Diop for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Leyton Orient and next Saturday’s Barclays Premiership clash...