Kodjia fires Ivory Coast past South Africa
Jonathan Kodjia scored the only goal of the game as Ivory Coast saw off South Africa in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Soccer
Rafa Benítez to leave Newcastle at end of month
Newcastle United today announced that manager Rafa Benítez will leave at the end of this month when his contract expires. Talks to extend his time in charge reached an unsuccessful conclusion in recent days.
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Mahrez scores as Algeria see off Kenya
Algeria eased to a 2-0 win over Kenya as they began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Baghdad Bounedjah and Riyad Mahrez scored for Les Fennecs.
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Cuellar strikes as Colombia see off Paraguay
Colombia continued their strong from at the Copa America with a 1-0 win over Paraguay. Gustavo Cuellar scored the winner for Los Cafeteros who top Group B.
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Argentina make hard work of Qatar to qualify for quarter finals
Argentina made hard work of seeing off Qatar to record a much needed 2-0 win that secures a quarter-final meeting with Venezuela. Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero scored the crucial Albiceleste goals.
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