Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan says he will need time to turn the club's fortunes around but is eager to fulfil the dreams of the Geordie faithful. The 56-year-old was named as the new boss at St James' Park on Wednesday, 11 years after quitting the club, replacing the sacked Sam Allardyce.

Ghana coach Claude LeRoy says captain Stephen Appiah remains a vital part of his Africa Cup of Nations squad despite missing the tournament through injury. Appiah has been sidelined for the duration of the event hosted by his home nation with a troublesome knee.