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Mateta callas for greater team chemistry after Crystal Palace win

Jean-Philippe Mateta has called for greater team chemistry within the Crystal Palace squad after their 2-0 win over London rivals Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, Afrosport reports. The France forward of DR Congo heritage, put the Eagles in front in the 30th minute off an assist from Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma before Nathan Collins scored an own goal in the 51st minute. It...

UECL: Nketiah scores as 10-man Crystal Palace win league phase opener

UECL: Nketiah scores as 10-man Crystal Palace win league phase opener

Eddie Nketiah scored off the bench once again as Crystal Palace defeated Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in Lublin, Poland with 10 men in their opening UEFA Conference League league phase match on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The England foward of Ghanaian heritage scored the winner off the bench for the Eagles in their 2-1 win over Premier League champions Liverpool at the weekend. Palace were ahead against Dynamo...

2026 WCQ: Crystal Palace’s Mateta earns first senior France call-up for October games

2026 WCQ: Crystal Palace’s Mateta earns first senior France call-up for October games

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has received his first senior France call-up ahead of this month’s World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old, who has four goals in 10 games this season, has been a key figure in Palace’s impressive run and previously represented France at youth level, scoring three goals in 11 Under-21 appearances. After five years without an international invitation, he returned to the...

Late Nketiah goal ends Liverpool’s 100% start to the season

Late Nketiah goal ends Liverpool’s 100% start to the season

Eddie Nketiah scored a 97th goal as Crystal Palace ended Liverpool's 100% start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Eagles triumphed over the Reds on penalties in the Community Shield to open the campaign and were in front when Senegal winger, Ismaila Sarr, tapped in from close range after nine minutes for his fifth goal...