News about Pape Gueye

In the searing heat of the Algarve back in July, Jimmy Thelin drilled his Aberdeen players both physically and mentally in an intense pre-season training camp. Double sessions became the norm. There were to be no passengers. Nobody missed a session, despite the exhausting 30-degree temperatures. Every player was asked to buy in to Thelin's methods. In the evenings, once training had finished and they had eaten dinner, players were discouraged from locking themselves away in the solitude of their hotel rooms.

There are no shortage of eye-catching statistics which serve to illustrate the seismic impact Jimmy Thelin has had on Aberdeen since taking charge this summer. The ten consecutive victories the Swede has presided over in all competitions is now the second-longest winning run in the club's 121-year history. Defeat League Two Spartans in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final this weekend and the Dons will move within four games of equalling the record set in 1970-71, with the run of eight straight league wins at the outset of 2015-16 also now coming under threat.

Jimmy Thelin last night thanked the Red Army for getting his players over the line to secure his 10th straight win as Aberdeen boss - and told them their backing will be crucial in the bid to build a truly special season. Two goals from Pape Gueye had the Dons on cruise control against Motherwell in front of a 17,551 crowd at Pittodrie, but a late effort from visiting substitute Moses Ebiye put the cat among the pigeons and it took a great save from Dimitar Mitov in time added-on to secure a narrow win. Thelin had the punters singing about going on to win the league at time-up, having seen their team stay joint-top with Celtic, and has made it clear their backing will have a vital role to play as he continues building the club he wants in the Granite City.

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).

Simon Jones of Mail Sport gives us a detailed rundown of who players each of the Premier League clubs should expect to bring in this January. So many actors could be on their way out during next month's transfer window as well as the actresses who may be on their way out.

Senegal's men face Louis van Gaal's men in the third game of the tournament, in arguably one of the most exciting matches on the entire group stage at the tournament. It would be the first meeting between the two sides, and both will be eager to get their Group A campaign off to the best possible start. Senegal and Holland are the most likely to advance from the group, which also includes Qatar and Ecuador.

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.