The new AFCON prize money structure is as follows:

* Winner: $5million

* Runners-up: $2.75million

* Semi-Finalists: $2.2million

* Quarter-Finalists: $1.175million

Qualified teams: l receive at least $608,760 for participation.

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Here are the list of all the matches that will be played in the Total African Cup of nations to be played in Cameroon from the 9th of January.

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It was Liverpool’s game to win after they went 2-0 up  within 26mins at Stamford Bridge. Somehow Chelsea rallied and equalized within 3 minutes of half time to end it 2-2. No goals in the second half.

Chelsea started the game brighter but it was Liverpool that struck first after Chalobah made a mess of clearing the ball and Mane took full advantage and slotted home the first goal for Liverpool in the 9th minute.

Another misplaced pass by Chelsea in the midfield resulted in a counter that left the Chelsea defence exposed, Salah took full advantage and scored from the edge of the goal post.

It looked like it was going to be a routh of goals for Liverpool but they failed to take advantage of a discouraged Chelsea squad.

And then it happened. One of those world class goals. Kovacic Volleyed in from outside the 18 yard box resulting from the clearance of a free kick. 

3 minutes later Chelse beat the offside trap of Liverpool after Kante set up a one on one encounter of Pulisic vs Liverpool’s goalkeeper. Pulisic kept his cool and coolly slotted home to make it 2-2 and the end of the first half in an entertaining game of football.

Liverpool had chances early in the second half for both Mane and Salah to help them take the lead but the Chelsea goalkeeper kept them out.

It was Chelse who looked more likely to score the winner late on but were not able to beat the stubborn Liverpool defence.

Match result 2-2.

The result means Chelsea is 10 points behind Manchester City in the title race. It’s now Manchester City’s title to lose.

In some other matches of match day 21, Tottenham defeated Watford 1-0, Everton lost to Brighton 2-3 at home, Westham United defeated Crystal Palace 3-2, Leeds United defeated Burnley 3-1, and Aston Villa lost to Brentford 1-2. Manchester United lost 0-1 at home to Wolves

WestHam have moved to fifth on the table one point behind Arsenal who lost to Manchester City last time out. 

Tottenham and Manchester United are in sixth and seventh respectively.

Many matches were postponed due to COVID-19 related cases.

Chelsea lost ground again in their 1-1 draw with Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku headed in from close range following a corner kick midway in the first half. But Brighton, who Indeed played very well, got what they deserved after Danny Welbeck headed home from a fine cross in injury time.

Chelsea are now eight points behind Manchester City.

Manchester City on the other hand took full advantage of Chelse’s slip up as they extended their lead on top of the table with a 1-0 win at Brentford. Phil Foden gave the visitors the lead in the 16 minute. They indeed, should have scored more. Manchester City are now favorites to win the title with their eight point lead going into the new year. They are on a 10 match winning streak.

Most of the matches have been postponed due to the high rate of COVID-19 infections.

Squad (Super Eagles)

Goalkeepers:

 Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); John Noble (Enyimba FC); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, Netherlands)

Defenders: 

Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Leon Balogun (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); William Troost-Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa)

Midfielders: 

Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Kelechi Nwakali (SD Huesca, Spain)

Forwards: 

Ahmed Musa (Fatih Karagumruk, Turkey); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (UD Almeria, Spain); Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin, Germany); Odion Jude Ighalo (Al-Shabab Riyadh, Saudi Arabia); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Emmanuel Dennis (Watford FC, England)