News about Amine Harit

AFCON is finally here, following months of rumors over which players will be ruled out of club action for up to four weeks. Following the most recent round of play, the continental tournament will take place from January 13 to February 11, with players having to join their national teams. This year's edition of the Ivory Coast will be held in Senegal, with Senegal as the reigning champions after defeating Egypt on penalties in the 2021 tournament (which took place in 2002).

MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Joao Pedro's sixth goal of Brighton's maiden European campaign secured a spot in the last 16 of the tournament, but the evening came to a disappointing conclusion. For 88 minutes, it seemed that Roberto de Zerbi's team would be forced into a frustrating play-off tie in February. The Brazilian forward struck in the final minutes, gaining a pass in a cramped space, working the ball into his right foot, and firing a shot high into the goal.

In the Europa League, Pierre Emerick Aubamayeng scored a spectacular overhead kick against Ajax on Thursday evening to snap a five-game goal drought and open a discussion. Amine Harit launched the ball wide and crashed into the box before handing it over to the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker, who then launched himself into the air and performed a spectacular bicycle kick.

PETE JENSON: Marseille is a footballer who plays for football, without a boss, and almost without a president; the former president resigned in midweek but there were threats of legal action against the ultras. And all this as Marseille faces a PSG side that has had their worst start to a league season since the Qataris took over in 2011 seeming more like a football team than they have at any other time in the period.

In the pair's last group match of December, Canada's first World Cup tournament in 36 years will be held against high-flying Morocco. Although the Maple Leafs are unlikely to advance any further, they will want to make more history and win their first-ever World Cup match. In comparison, Morocco currently sits second in Group F with four points, only behind Croatia due to a poorer goal difference.

In Al Bayt, a Hakim Ziyech-led Morocco faces 2018 finalists Croatia in a finely co-poised Group F. Belgium is the most likely to make it to the top of the league, but both of these teams, as well as Canada, have a high likelihood of making it to the knockout stages. With an early kick-off on Wednesday, November 23 for Croatia and Morocco, those aspirations will begin outside of Doha. Sportmail takes you through everything you need to hear about below as the match is quickly approaching.

Any World Cup pick is one of the greatest joys of any. It's a gamble that could be triggered by a lack of depth in a certain position, a pile-up of injuries, or a national team manager with a positive opinion about a young rising star. Remember Sven-Goran Eriksson's pick of the 17-year-old Theo Walcott in 2006 solely for the thrill? Several uncapped players are competing in Qatar's World Cup, aiming to fulfill their dream of playing on football's biggest stage. Here's a look at them.

Olympique Marseille retained their second place in Ligue 1 after a 2-1 home victory over Lille on Saturday. Chilean Sanchez returned to the team after being suspended for the loss at Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday and scored his fourth goal for Marseille this season. Lille took the lead after 11 minutes when Ismaily calmly guided the ball into the net on the rebound after Adam Ounas' shot hit the post.

Leicester City is in negotiations with Schalke to enslave midfielder Amine Harit on loan. The 25-year-old, who was born in France but who plays international football for Morocco, spent the last season on loan at Marseille. He scored four goals and five assists in 23 league appearances while at the French club.