News about Ellyes Skhiri

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).

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich thrashed Cologne in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, despite keeping four points clear at the top. The German champions, who were aiming for their seventh league title, had possession but were far less effective than their opponents who appeared to be snatching the three points thanks to Ellyes Skhiri's fourth minute volley at the far post. Kimmich led Bayern to 36 points with a long-range effort.

The Socceroos have always been known for playing physical, tenacious football, but recent reports have revealed how tough they had to work to save their World Cup in their 1-0 victory over Tunisia. On the game's biggest stage, Australia often lacks polish and world-class abilities, but the defense stood up when it mattered most.

As France takes on Tunisia at the Education City Stadium on Wednesday, November 30, they will be looking to make it three wins out of three. So, with Tunisia's clash with France quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through all you need to hear about the Group D game.

Referee Daniel Siebert (left) from Australia's World Cup victory over Tunisia shows him interacting with midfielder Ellyes Skhiri (inset) on his desperate attempt to stop an upcoming Socceroos goal to Mitchell Duke (right) as fans rage over who was in the wrong.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is less than six months away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer. The group stage draw has arrived and gone, with all eight teams, each consisting of four teams, deciding well ahead of the November 21 launch date. However, only 29 of the 32 participating teams have been decided as it stands. Three of the three places are still up for grabs, two of which will be determined after the intercontinental play-offs, with Australia playing UAE and Costa Rica facing New Zealand.