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      Senegal vs Malawi LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, team news as match UNDERWAY – AFCON latest updates

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      SENEGAL take on Malawi today looking to book their place in the knockout stages of AFCON.After a draw last time out against Guinea, Senegal know that victory will be enough to secure top spot in Group B.
      We’ll also have updates from Guinea vs Zimbabwe, with qualification possible for all four teams in the group.

      Kick-off time: 4pm GMT
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: Sky Go/NOW TV
      Senegal XI: Mendy, Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss, Kouyate, Mendy, Gueye, Dia, Diallo, Mane.
      Malawi XI: Thomu, Sanudi, Chayiza, Chembezi, Chirwa, Mhone, Idana, Banda, Madinga, Muyaba, Mhango.

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      Why has Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left Gabon at AFCON?

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      GABON are playing in AFCON as the final group stage clashes continue.However, Gabon star man and Arsenal ex-captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be playing no part for the rest of the competition, and will be returning to the Gunners.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left AFCON
      Why is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang not playing for Gabon?
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will fly home early from the Africa Cup of Nations due to his current health issues, Gabon confirmed.
      The Arsenal hitman missed Gabon’s 1-1 draw with Ghana on Friday after it was discovered he had ‘lesions’ on his heart following a bout of Covid.
      Aubameyang is said to have felt fine, although talks between Arsenal and the Gabonese football federation over what’s best for the player took place.
      Gabon have now confirmed Aubameyang will return England this week after a review of his condition.
      Arsenal’s doctors were NOT believed to have been concerned with Aubameyang’s health, but the player has been sent home regardless.
      Aubameyang is reportedly one of three Gabon players to be diagnosed with heart lesions last week.
      Former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina and Axel Meye were also said to have lesions on their hearts after catching Covid.
      Aubameyang and Lemina were snapped enjoying a night out in Dubai ahead of the rescheduled tournament.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has tested positive for Covid on his arrival to the Africa Cup of NationsCredit: Snapchat / @walter_sk
      The pair missed Gabon’s opening group matches against Comoros, having to sit out in isolation.
      Gabon coach Patrice Neveu has refuted his own federation’s claims that the pair are dealing with cardiac issues, telling ESPN: “In the readings, it’s clear that Aubameyang has no cardiac problems
      “He [and Lemina] passed PCR tests and they were negative.
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      “They then did the second lot of exams, cardiac tests, and it seemed as though the pair of them had problems.
      “It appears as though the virus has left residue, it’s possible that the illness has left an impact, and two hours before the match, the team doctor and the doctor of CAF were on a phone call with me, and they told me not to play them.”
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      Cameroon vs Cape Verde LIVE: Stream, score, TV channe as match gets UNDERWAY – AFCON latest updates

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      CAMEROON take on Cape Verde as they look to end the AFCON group stage on a high.The tournament hosts have already qualified for the knockouts after winning both of their opening two matches.
      We’ll also have updates from Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia, with qualification possible for all three nations this afternoon.

      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: Sky Go/NOW TV
      Cameroon XI: Onana, Fai, Moukoudi, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Tolo; Oum Gwet; Ebosse, Kunde, Anguissa, Ekambi; Aboubakar.
      Cape Verde XI: Vozinha, Diney, R. Lopes, Stopira, Fortes, Andrade, Santos, Tavares, L Semedo, Monteiro, W Semedo.
      Burkina Faso XI: Ouedraogo, Yago, Tapsoda, Tayo, Kabore, Toure, Sangore, Guira, Bayala, Traore, Bande.
      Ethiopia XI: Shanko, Tunjo, Tamene, Baye, Yusef, Yohannes, Endashaw, Hotessa, Dagnachew, Nasir, Kebede.

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      Cape Verde 0-0 Cameroon
      5 The two teams are rather evenly-matched in the opening few minutes.
      That’s a big deal for Cape Verde as they have been badly hit from coronavirus with their manager Bubista forced to self-isolate at home.
      His assistant Humberto Bettencourt has taken charge in the dugout today
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      Cape Verde 0-0 Cameroon
      2 And another quick reminder:
      Cape Verde manager Bubista appears to have opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation with Vozinha starting between the sticks and Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes as well as captain Stopira in defence.
      Jeffry Fortes plays at right wing-back with Dylan Tavares on the other side, while Patrick Andrade and Kenny Santos link up in midfield.
      Lisandro Semedo and Jamiro Monteiro play behind centre-forward Willi Semedo
      Cape Verde 0-0 Cameroon
      1 Just a quick reminder:
      Cameroon manager Toni Conceicao appears to have picked a 4-1-4-1 formation with Andre Onana starting in goal.
      Collins Fai starts at right-back with Nouhou Tolo on the other side, while Harold Moukoudi and Michael Ngadeu team up at centre-back.
      Samuel Oum Gouet plays as a holding midfielder behind the pair of Pierre Kunde and Andre Anguissa, while Nicolas Ngamaleu and Karl Toko Ekambi cover the right and left wing respectively.
      Captain Vincent Aboubakar leads the attack, just as expected
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND OFF WE GO IN CAMEROON!!!!!
      Here come the teams!
      The Paul Biya Stadium is set to host the Africa Cup of Nations clash between hosts Cameroon and Cape Verde.
      Stopira leads Cape Verde out to the pitch whereas Andre Onana dons his nation’s armband.
      The two teams line up for the national anthems and then it’s game time!
      Not long to go now…!
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      FAST KAR
      Cameroon star Vincent Aboubakar is the Africa Cup of Nations’ leading goalscorer.
      Aboubakar has netted a total of four goals in two matches so far with braces against Burkina Faso and Ethiopia.
      That’s two goals more than Wahbi Khazri, Gabadinho Mango, team-mate Karl Toko Ekambi and Ibrahima Kone.
      The Al-Nassr star poses as the most dangerous player on the pitch today
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      Cape Verde stats
      Cape Verde are third in Group A with the same points as second-placed Burkina Faso.
      Bubista’s men defeated Ethiopia in their group opener and then lost to Burkina Faso.
      A victory would seal qualification as long as Burkina Faso don’t win as well.
      If both teams fail to emerge victorious then the Blue Sharks will have to better the latter’s result.
      But even if Cape Verde finish third, then they can still hope to qualify for the Round of 16
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      Cameroon stats
      Cameroon are already through to the Africa Cup of Nations’ Last 16.
      The Copa Africa hosts top Group A with six points, which is three more than second-placed Burkina Faso.
      Toni Conceicao’s men have won both of their first two matches against Burkina Faso and Ethiopia.
      Cameroon have also netted six goals, four of which are from the competition’s leading scorer Vincent Aboubakar
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      Cameroon formation
      Cameroon manager Toni Conceicao appears to have picked a 4-1-4-1 formation with captain Andre Onana starting in goal.
      Collins Fai starts at right-back with Nouhou Tolo on the other side, while Harold Moukoudi and Michael Ngadeu team up at centre-back.
      Samuel Oum Gouet plays as a holding midfielder behind the pair of Pierre Kunde and Andre Anguissa, while Nicolas Ngamaleu and Karl Toko Ekambi cover the right and left wing respectively.
      Vincent Aboubakar leads the attack, just as expected
      Cape Verde formation
      Cape Verde manager Bubista appears to have opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation with Vozinha starting between the sticks and Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes as well as captain Stopira in defence.
      Jeffry Fortes plays at right wing-back with Dylan Tavares on the other side, while Patrick Andrade and Kenny Santos link up in midfield.
      Lisandro Semedo and Jamiro Monteiro play behind centre-forward Willi Semedo
      Cameroon subs
      1 Efala, 6 Oyongo, 7 Njie, 9 Bahoken, 11 Bassogog, 13 Choupo-Moting, 16 Epassy, 17 Mbaizo, 22 Onguene, 26 J Onana, 27 Lea Siliki, 28 Neyou
      Cape Verde subs
      6 Soares, 9 G Tavares, 11 Rodrigues, 12 Rosa, 14 Ponck, 15 Furtado, 17 Fortes, 21 Goncalves, 23 Sousa, 24 Fernandes, 26 Nenass, 27 Delmiro
      Cameroon XI
      24 Onana; 19 Fai, 4 Moukoudi, 5 Ngadeu-Ngadjui, 25 Tolo; 14 Oum Gwet; 2 Ngamaleu, 15 Kunde, 8 Anguissa, 12 Ekambi; 10 Aboubakar
      Cape Verde XI
      1 Vozinha; 3 Diney, 4 R. Lopes, 2 Stopira; 22 Fortes, 7 Andrade, 18 Santos, 16 Tavares; 8 L Semedo, 10 Monteiro, 25 W Semedo
      The team sheets are in!!!
      GOOD AFTERNOON FROM CAMEROON
      Welcome to our live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Cape Verde and Cameroon at the Paul Biya Stadium.
      The Copa Africa hosts have already punched their ticket to the Last 16 and Cape Verde are hoping to join them in the play-offs.
      Toni Conceicao’s team have been enjoying a dream start in the competition as they beat both Burkina Faso and Ethiopia in Group A.
      Al-Nassr star Vincent Aboubakar has been on fire as he scored a brace in each of his national team’s outings and is expected to lead the line once more.
      There’s a high chance Aboubakar will team up with Lyon’s Karl Toko Ekambi up front for their final match in the group stage.
      Conceicao has a number of experienced players at his disposal, such as Bayern Munich star Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as well as Middlesbrough ace James Lea Siliki.
      Cape Verde manager Bubista, on the other hand, is expected to maintain Vozinha between the sticks after his return from injury against Burkina Faso last time out.
      However, the African nation could make a slight tweak up front as Al-Faisaly ace Julio Tavares was in some discomfort following their most recent encounter on Thursday
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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang WILL leave Afcon and return to Arsenal confirms Gabon after minor heart problem discovered

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG will fly home early from the Africa Cup of Nations due to his current health issues, Gabon confirmed. The Arsenal hitman missed Gabon’s 1-1 draw with Ghana on Friday after it was discovered he had ‘lesions’ on his heart following a bout of Covid.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s African Cup of Nations is over due to his reported heart issuesCredit: Getty
      Gabon have confirmed Aubameyang will return England this week after a review of his conditionCredit: AP
      Aubameyang is said to have felt fine, although talks between Arsenal and the Gabonese football federation over what’s best for the player took place.
      Gabon have now confirmed Aubameyang will return England this week after a review of his condition.
      Arsenal’s doctors were NOT believed to have been concerned with Aubameyang’s health, but the player has been sent home regardless.
      Aubameyang is reportedly one of three Gabon players to be diagnosed with heart lesions last week.
      Former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina and Axel Meye were also said to have lesions on their hearts after catching Covid.
      Aubameyang and Lemina were snapped enjoying a night out in Dubai ahead of the rescheduled tournament.
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      The pair, 32 and 28 respectively, went on to test positive for Covid shortly thereafter.
      Ghana coach Patrice Neveu has refuted his own federation’s claims that the pair are dealing with cardiac issues, telling ESPN: “In the readings, it’s clear that Aubameyang has no cardiac problems
      “He [and Lemina] passed PCR tests and they were negative.
      “They then did the second lot of exams, cardiac tests, and it seemed as though the pair of them had problems.
      “It appears as though the virus has left residue, it’s possible that the illness has left an impact, and two hours before the match, the team doctor and the doctor of CAF were on a phone call with me, and they told me not to play them.”
      Aubameyang’s reported Covid-related health issues is another twist in his turbulent 2021/22 season.
      The former Borussia Dortmund hitman has struggled in front of goal this campaign, scoring seven goals in 15 appearances for Arsenal.
      Aubameyang was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy last December following a series of disciplinary issues and hasn’t played for the north Londoners since.
      Arsenal doctors were reportedly not concerned by Aubameyang’s reported health issuesCredit: PA
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      Does finishing third in the group stage qualify for AFCON last-16 knockout stage?

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      THE wait is finally over and the Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Cameroon.It was a victorious start for the hosts as they kicked off their challenge with a win over Burkina Faso, going top of Group A as a result.

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      Sadio Mane gave Senegal a winning start to the competition – but they left it late against Zimbabwe
      The tournament follows a familiar format with the 24 nations split in six groups of four – but will teams that finish third make it through to the knockouts?
      Does finishing in third place qualify for AFCON last-16?
      Similar to how Euro 2021 played out last year, the top two teams from each group will automatically reach the knockout stages.
      But the four highest ranked third-place teams will also join them in the last-16 stage.
      The bad news for those nations is they will face a side who has finished top of their respective group.
      Once the competition reaches the last-16 stage, it’s a simple knockout tournament until we get our finalists on February 6.
      There is extra-time and penalties in each tie should they end in a draw, with a third-placed playoff for the two losing semi-finalists.
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      How can I watch AFCON 2022?
      You can catch all of the group stages live on Sky Sports here in the UK.
      Every match will be broadcast on the service, with non-subscribes able to tune in by grabbing a NOW TV pass.
      And as a treat for viewers, the latter stages of the tournament will be shown live by the BBC.
      As a result, two of the quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final itself will be free-to-air. More

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      Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, team news as match UNDERWAY – AFCON latest updates

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      IVORY COAST are taking on Sierra Leone as they look to book their place in the AFCON last 16.Wilfried Zaha and co picked up a big 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea in their opening match, to leave them top of the group.
      But Sierra Leone earned an impressive 0-0 draw against champions Algeria and will feel they have a chance of reaching the last 16 themselves.

      Kick-off time: 4pm GMT
      TV channel: Sky Sports Football
      Live stream: Sky Sports website/Sky Sports app/Sky Go/Now TV
      Ivory Coast XI: Sangare, Aurier, Bailly, Deli, Konan, Sangare, Seri, Kessi, Haller, Zaha, Pepe.
      Sierra Leone XI: M Kamara, Wright, Caulker, Bangura, Kakay, Quee, C Kamara, Bundu, K Kamara, Buya Turay, N Kamara.

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      Ivory Coast 0 Sierra Leone 0
      4. Zaha is bundled to the ground after beating his man out wide.
      Ivory Coast free-kick just on the corner of the box.
      Danger for Sierra Leone early on here.
      Ivory Coast 0 Sierra Leone 0
      2. Great trickery by Zaha, beating two in the box before going to ground.
      No claims by Zaha for anything there.
      Replays show the Palace man was anticipating contact that never came.
      Ivory Coast 0 Sierra Leone 0
      1. Sierra Leone get us underway here.
      Big shoutout to their manager, John Keister, for only choosing to play three of the five Kamara’s at his disposal.
      Subs:
      Kamara, Fofanah, Williams, Kaikai, Kamara, Kargbo, Dunia, Sesay, Mansaray, Kallon, Caulker, Dumbuya
      Sierra Leone team:
      Nbalie Kamara, Kakay, Bangura, Caulker, Wright, Quee, Kamara, Bundu, Kamara, Buya Turay, Kamara
      Subs:
      Tape, Konate, Kanon, Kossounou, Kouassi, Cornet, Maiga, Gradel, Die, Kouame, Traore, Cisse
      Ivory Coast team:
      Sangare, Aurier, Bailly, Deli, Konan, Sangare, Seri, Kessie, Zaha, Haller, Pepe.
      Familiar face
      One Sierra Leone player many will recognise is centre-back Steven Caulker.
      Played for a host of clubs including QPR, Cardiff City, Liverpool and Tottenham.
      Caulker was even capped once by England at full-international.
      Day of rest
      When it comes to group formats, getting your business done with games to spare is a big advantage.
      The potential for Ivory Coast to be able to rest key players in their next game with a win today against Sierra Leone is huge.
      It would make them a real threat to face in the next round.
      Two-time champions
      ‘Les Elephants’ have won the tournament twice, in 1992 and 2015.
      Both times they played Ghana, both times it ended 0-0 AET.
      The finals were decided 11-10 and 9-8 on penalties.
      A tale of two pens
      In Group F, Gambia have drawn with Mali 1-1.
      Both goals came from the penalty spot in a frantic last eleven minutes.
      It leaves both sides tied at the top on four points.
      Third time is the charm
      Appearing in their third AFCON tournament, Sierra Leone frustrated the defending champions Algeria in their opening game.
      The ‘Leone Stars’ have never progressed passed the group phase.
      A win today and Sierra Leone will go into their final group game against Equatorial Guinea knowing what they need to do to progress.
      Coasting it
      Ivory Coast could seal qualification with a win today.
      Having played Sierra Leone seven times before, ‘Les Elephants’ have won six of these encounters, the other being a goalless draw.
      Welcome back AFCON fans
      The tournament heats up with every game now with teams able to book their place in the knockout phase.
      You can still change your fortunes after a disappointing opening game as Egypt showed us yesterday thanks to a Mohammed Salah goal.
      Today, our focus is Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone
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      AFCON 2022 fixtures and results: TV channel, live stream, UK kick-off times for Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon

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      THE first international tournament of a packed 2022 is underway! Twice delayed, the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon began on January 9 with the hosts coming from behind to beat Burkina Faso.
      Algeria stunned hosts Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations three years agoCredit: Reuters
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      A host of Premier League stars have travelled for the tournament where Algeria will look to defend the title they won in 2019.
      When is AFCON 2022?

      Taking place over a month, the tournament opened with Cameroon vs Burkina Faso on Sunday, January 9.
      The competition follows a familiar pattern to many fans, with group stages followed by a knockout format.
      The final will be held on Sunday, February 6 in Olembe.
      Kick-off times during the group stages will be at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm GMT.

      How can I watch on TV and live stream?
      Every match of AFCON 2022 will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
      And ten matches will be shown free-to-air on the BBC, including two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the finale itself on February 6.
      You can find the matches on Sky Sports Football, Premier League and Main Event, depending on other scheduling.
      To stream, Sky subscribers can use the Sky Go app to stream on their mobile, tablet or PC.
      Non-subscribers can get a monthly NOW TV pass to watch all of the action, while daily and weekly passes are also available from £9.99.
      It’s set to be an exciting month of action in Cameroon, with Senegal pre-tournament favourites
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      Africa Cup of Nations fixtures
      Sunday, January 9

      Monday, January 10

      Tuesday, January 11

      Group E: Algeria 0-0 Sierra Leone
      Group D: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt (4pm)
      Group D: Sudan 0-0 Guinea Bissau

      Wednesday, January 12

      Group F: Tunisia 0-1 Mali
      Group F: Mauritania 0-1 Gambia
      Group E: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Ivory Coast

      Thursday, January 13

      Group A: Cameroon 4-1 Ethiopia
      Group A: Cape Verde 0-1 Burkina Faso

      Friday, January 14

      Group B: Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      Group B: Malawi 2-1 Zimbabwe
      Group C: Morocco 2-0 Comoros
      Group C: Gabon 1-1 Ghana

      Saturday, January 15

      Group D: Nigeria 3-1 Sudan
      Group D: Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Egypt

      Sunday, January 16

      Group F: Gambia vs Mali (1pm) Sky Sports Mix FREE
      Group E: Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone (4pm) Sky Sports Football
      Group F: Tunisia vs Mauritania (4pm) Sky Sports Mix FREE
      Group E: Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea (7pm) Sky Sports Mix FREE

      Monday, January 17

      Group A: Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia (4pm) Sky Sports Premier League
      Group A: Cape Verde vs Cameroon (4pm) Sky Sports Football

      Tuesday, January 18

      Group B: Malawi vs Senegal (4pm) Sky Sports Football
      Group B: Zimbabwe vs Guinea (4pm) Sky Sports Premier League
      Group C: Gabon vs Morocco (7pm) Sky Sports Football
      Group C: Ghana vs Comoros (7pm) Sky Sports Premier League

      Wednesday, January 19

      Group D: Egypt vs Sudan (7pm) Sky Sports Football
      Group D: Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria (7pm) Sky Sports Premier League

      Thursday, January 20

      Group E: Ivory Coast vs Algeria (4pm) Sky Sports Football
      Group E: Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea (4pm) Sky Sports Premier League
      Group F: Gambia vs Tunisia (7pm) Sky Sports Football
      Group F: Mali vs Mauritania (7pm) Sky Sports Premier League

      Knockout stages
      Last sixteen – Sunday, January 23

      TBC vs TBC (4pm)
      TBC vs TBC (7pm)

      Monday, January 24

      TBC vs TBC (4pm)
      TBC vs TBC (7pm)

      Tuesday, January 25

      TBC vs TBC (4pm)
      TBC vs TBC (7pm)

      Wednesday, January 26

      TBC vs TBC (4pm)
      TBC vs TBC (7pm)

      Quarter-finals – Saturday, January 29

      TBC vs TBC (4pm)
      TBC vs TBC (7pm)

      Sunday, January 30

      TBC vs TBC (4pm)
      TBC vs TBC (7pm)

      Semi-finals – Wednesday, February 2

      TBC vs TBC (7pm) BBC iPlayer

      Thursday, February 3

      TBC vs TBC (7pm) BBC iPlayer

      Third-place play-off – Sunday, February 6

      TBC vs TBC (4pm)

      Final – Sunday, February 6

      TBC vs TBC (7pm) BBC iPlayer More