i'm jane dougall. huge celebrations as nigeria go through to the final of the africa cup of nations where they'll play the hosts ivory coast. a wonder goal from enzo fernandez puts the icing on the cake for chelsea as they win away at villa in the fa cup. and it's heating up in the usa with footballs�* showcase game, the super bowl, just around the corner. welcome to the programme. it's been a battle for them, but nigeria are through to the final of the africa cup of nations where they'll play the hosts, ivory coast. nigeria's match was filled with drama, going to extra time and penalties before they put south africa out. and it's been an incredible tournament for ivory coast, who sacked their manager after the group stages and have scraped through some of their matches. they beat democratic republic of congo i—o. jon bennett has more on two fascinating semi—finals from abijan. we have had miracles, we had dramas, we had big slices of luxury for this tournament for ivory coast. but this performance was

our world football reporter john bennett spoke to my colleaguejane dougall a little earlier and begano the final four. let's recap. almost went out in the group stage. then they were minutes away from going out in the last 16. they were seconds from going out in the quarterfinals. but here they are in the semifinals. oh, and iforgot to say that they also sacked their manager as well during this tournament. so it really is difficult to know what's going to happen. i think the fans here in the city of abidjan almost feel it's destiny for them to win this trophy after all that's happened. but their opponents, dr congo, are a very strong team with lots of motivation. they want revenge because they were knocked out by ivory coast the last time they reached the semifinals back in 2015. so, expect some drama, some twists and turns, because we always get that when ivory coast are in action. nigeria, we would probably say, are favourites to reach the final, aren't they? but south africa have had luck on their side so far, don't you think? yeah, and some really good performances as well. i mean

i'm jane dougall.rica cup of nations where they'll play the hosts ivory coast. a wonder goal from enzo fernandez puts the icing on the cake for chelsea as they win away at villa in the fa cup. and it's heating up in the usa with footballs�* showcase game, the super bowl, just around the corner. welcome to the programme. it's been a battle for them, but nigeria are through to the final of the africa cup of nations where they'll play the hosts, ivory coast. nigeria's match was filled with drama, going to extra time

our world football reporter john bennett spoke to my colleaguejane dougall a little earlier — and began's difficult to know what would happen. the fans here in the city think it's destiny for them to win this trophy after all that is happening but their opponents are a strong team with lots of motivation. they want revenge because they were knocked out by ivory coast last time they reach the semifinals backin time they reach the semifinals back in 2015 so x x some drama and twists and turns but as we always get that when south of current action. well, nigeria, we would probably see our favorites to reach the final, aren't they? but south africa have had luck on their side so far, don't you think? and some really good performances as well. i mean, beating morocco in the last 16 morocco who reached the world cup semi—finals. then the lot you mentioned perhaps in the penalty shoot—out in the last round when they beat cape verde, although their goalkeeper was in fantastic form. ronwen williams making four saves in the penalty shoot—out. that is unheard of. so now they're up against nigeria.

i'm jane dougall. england lose the second test, as india's jasprit bumra takes nine wickets.erpool defensive slip—up helped arsenal narrow the gap at the top of the table. they're second, but manchester city could leap frog them if they beat brentford tonight. chelsea women's manager, emma hayes, says more needs to be done to boost the numbers of female coaches. welcome to the programme. we start with the cricket and many had been optomistic that england could have chased down a target of 399, but it may have been a step too far. the visitors lost by 106 runs in the second test after a determined bowling attack by the hosts. the series is now level at 1—1. joe lynskey was watching. this five match test series is set “p this five match test series is set up the go the distance. india are backin up the go the distance. india are back in it, but england won't change. their target to win was 399 and yet they went at it swinging. sack crawley made 50 with shops that some of their approach, but this miracle run chase was one step too far. 0nly poe's runs help them win the first tes

i'm jane dougall.te winner in overtime gives the chiefs back to back superbowls and a party in vegas. celebrations as the hosts of the africa cup of nations come from behind to lift the trophy in front of their home fans. and the athletics world is reeling after the death of marathon record holder kelvin kiptum atjust 24. it's the biggest match in american sport, and this year's superbowl was even bigger as more than 100 million are thought to have watched the kansas city chiefs beat the san francisco 49ers in overtime to win their third super bowl in five years. a last—gasp field goal by the chiefs made it 19—19 to send the game into overtime, and, although the 49ers edged back in front, patrick mahomes�* touchdown pass to mecole hardman to make it 25—22 to defending champions kansas city, who cemented their status as the first nfl dynasty since the new england patriots. the night was made even bigger by the prescence of taylor swift. the singer was supporting her boyfriend, travis kelce, the chiefs�*

now it's time to join our colleagues for the news hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm jane dougall.s captain leah williamson gets an international re—call for the first time since missing out on the world cup. it is really nice to have her back because she is a very good player. we have seen that, even though she has been out for months, she is coming back and her decision—making is really good. yes, she is still building. rehan ahmed has been allowed into india, but he almost wasn't — he's the second england cricketer to have visa problems. and, he's at disneyland. super bowl winner patrick mahomes celebrates getting mvp the traditional way, by going to the happiest place on earth. hello. we start with the news that england captain leah williamson has been named in sarina wiegman's squad for their upcoming friendlies against austria and italy. it's williamson's first re—call since she was ruled out of the women's world cup last summer with an acl injury. the 23 player squad leaves for spain after this weekend's wsl fixtures. jo currie was at st george's park for us. with george's p

hello, i'mjane dougall with your latest sports news. champions will be crowned later when hosts ivory coast take on nigeria in the final. it comes 24 days after both former winners met in the group stage, when it was nigeria were victorious. so, ivory coast will be hoping to do better this time. they last won the title in 2015. and they're the first host nation to reach the final since egypt 17 years ago. the match will be all the more special for ivorian striker sebastian haller, who returned last year after successful treatment for testicular cancer. that's one and a half years, like you said, have been quite challenging for myself, for my family and everyone. so, yeah, i have the feeling that no matter what you want to do, something will happen, so ijust take everything step—by—step and ijust try to enjoy every moment. i think i will take a few months or years to really realise what happens in the last years. as for nigeria, the super eagles, they are aiming for a fourth title, their first since 2013. they cruised through the group s

now it's time for a look at today's sport with jane dougal. hello from the bbc sport centre. ham — hoping to close the gap at the top of the premier league after 50 minutes, they're leading 4—0. goals from william saliba, bukayo saka with a penalty, gabriel got their third, then leandro trossard with a beautiful strike to make it four. west ham in disarray. later it's fifth versus sixth as aston villa take on manchester united. a win for villa would put them back into the top four, but united manager eric ten hag says he's told his players they need to adjust their mentality. i've said to the team from the start of january, every game is now final. there's also the approach to west ham united, one point behind them. we have to take this challenge, see it as a final, and that will be every game from now on for us. we are already in that mode. we'll find out the winner of the africa cup of nations later as hosts ivory coast take on nigeria in the final. it comes 2a days after both former winners met in the group stages of the competition — when nigeria were victorious. so ivory

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our sports correspondent jane dougall is in salford. is it likely?med, but _ is it likely? it's very likely, it's not confirmed, but this - is it likely? it's very likely, it's not confirmed, but this would | is it likely? it's very likely, it's i not confirmed, but this would be is it likely? it's very likely, it's - not confirmed, but this would be one of the most significant stories in formula one for years. the oldest surviving and most successful formula one team ferrari paired with the most successful current driver on the circuit, lewis hamilton, it's mouthwatering. there'd been speculation about a move like this for years but this time it's more than speculation. several sources have told the bbc a team meeting has been called by mercedes, hamilton's current team, where it's believed they'll be told he is leaving after this season, and ferrari could have a vacancy because one of their drivers, carlos sainz, only has a year left on his contract so hamilton could replace him in 2025. neither team has commented. hamilton has raced for mercedes s

hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm jane dougall.ix tries for ireland in the six nations — they're top of the table after beating italy. and six goals for arsenal as they batter west ham at the london stadium — declan rice scoring against his old club, to put pressure on manager david moyes. and, it's finally game day — the super bowl will get under way at the allegiant stadium later in las vegas. let's start with the six nations and ireland's return to the top of the table after an easy win over italy. they scored six tries in the match at the aviva stadium. and, despite italy's impressive performance against england last week, they failed to score a single point in dublin. it finished 36—0 as olly foster reports. # come the day and come the hour... three months ago, rugby super fan stevie mulrooney belted out ireland's call on prime—time tv. the eight—year—old from kilkenny brought the house down once again. come on, ireland! how could the grand slam champions let him down after that? they have lost to italy in the six nations, but

hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm jane dougall.play time — plymouth argyle take on leeds — in the dugout for aberdeen tonight and their big match against rangers. it's replay time — plymouth argyle take on leeds — again — after this late goal. well look ahead to all three of the fourth round replays. and chelsea women know who they'll face in the champions league quarter finals — they're the only british team still in the competition. we'll look at their chances of getting to the final. also coming up on sportsday. still five days to go but i had this building for the super bowl and one superstar supporter is dominating the pre—match talk. it’s superstar supporter is dominating the pre-match talk.— superstar supporter is dominating the pre-match talk. it's been fun to cather the pre-match talk. it's been fun to gather them — the pre-match talk. it's been fun to gather them and _ the pre-match talk. it's been fun to gather them and bring _ the pre-match talk. it's been fun to gather them and bring them - the pre-match talk. it's bee

um, it is dougal. spencer's. um, it is dougal. it's a chocolate dog. worry. is easter eggs are not really eggs anymore. i mean, we have dogs. we had a couple of years ago, there was an easter chocolate aubergine, which was really embarrassing to eat if you were a female. i have to say it was a vegan offering. um is easter over commercialised? i mean a chocolate dog? what's that about? >> yeah , and i mean, i think one >> yeah, and i mean, i think one of the top list was a waitrose, um, egg on toast. i don't know if you saw that. that's that's come out as the children's top favourite. i used to favourite. whereas i used to just traditional egg , just love the traditional egg, you know, just a normal egg, a chocolate , a cadbury's chocolate egg, a cadbury's chocolate egg, a cadbury's chocolate always my chocolate buttons was always my favourite. rather than , you favourite. um, rather than, you know, these different shapes. maybe dawn, they're just trying to the, um, you know, to capture the, um, you know, the imagination of children in particularly on.

hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm jane dougall.t's here, the count—down to the six nations is almost over and the tournament starts with an absolute cracker! i'm in marseille where france and ireland kick things off this evening. ireland kick things off this evenina. �* u, ., ireland kick things off this evenina. �* ., ., , evening. and incarnate -- cardiff the scots have _ evening. and incarnate -- cardiff the scots have changed - evening. and incarnate -- cardiff the scots have changed their - evening. and incarnate -- cardiff. the scots have changed their minds about_ the scots have changed their minds about the _ the scots have changed their minds about the roof, it will be on for the match _ also coming up on sportsday... confirmation that tyson fury has pulled out of his undisputed heavyweight title fight. we will have the latest. he shone on his england debut, shoaib bashir took two wickets on the first day of the 2nd test against india. we'll hear from the 20—year—old on his journey to get here. welcome to the programme. it

our boxing reporter ade adeoyin explained the situation to my colleague jane dougall a little bit earlier training, his team described as a freak accident. they said he needed significant medical attention. they've posted a message on social media, showing the cut, it looks like a bad one so there's no way he could go through with the fight. he posted a message saying he is devastated. he went to saudi arabia since december preparing for what would be the biggest fight in the heavyweight division since 1999. mercedes team boss toto wolff says he's surprised by the speed at which lewis hamilton's switch to ferrari happened. the seven—time world champion will leave mercedes at the end of next season to join their rivals and says he's ready for a new challenge. he told wolff of his decision to go to ferrari over a planned breakfast on wednesday. ireland have put over another try, 15-3 ireland have put over another try, 15—3 they lead france, with half an hour, keep a cross that on the bbc sport website. back to you, ben. a line of breaking news to bring you, news that the actor carl webbers

i'm jane dougall. the last of the fa cup fourth round replays have been taking place.be stretchered off following a clash of heads. but hibs equalised in the 60th minute. dylan levitt with his first goal for the club. there are three other games in the premiership. 88 minutes gone there. you can follow the matches on the bbc sport website. derek adams has resigned as ross county manager afterjust 79 days in charge. it comes after their 5—0 defeat to motherwell last night. the club said they had accepted adams�* resignation in the interests of both him and ross county. they're second bottom in the scottish premiership. nigeria have made it through to the final of the africa cup of nations after beating south africa in an exciting penalty shootout. leicester city striker kelechi iheanacho scored the decisive penalty. cue celebrations from the nigerian fans. the game had ended 1—1 after a dramatic late equaliser for south africa, but two of their players missed in the shoot—out as nigeria progressed to sunday's final. they last won the tournament in 2013. nigeria will mee