Manucho making waves in Ghana

Manucho may be pushing for a place in the UEFA Champions League with Manchester United FC after scoring two more goals for Angola at the African Cup of Nations.

'We won well'
The 24-year-old, who will join United on a three-year contract from local side Petro Atlético Luanda this month subject to a successful work permit application, scored twice as his side came from behind to beat fancied Senegal 3-1 on Sunday to cap a battling performance which left Angola needing just a point to reach the knockout rounds. Angola coach Luís Oliveira Gonçalves said: "The biggest team does not always win the big battles. We won and we won well."

Senegal shocked
Manucho headed a fine equaliser at the far post after 50 minutes and then forced in another during a goalmouth scramble in the 67th, having already opened his account by registering in the opening 1-1 draw against 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa. That brilliant diving header confirmed what Sir Alex Ferguson saw in him during a successful trial at Old Trafford. "He is a tall, agile and quick forward and through contacts that Carlos [Queiroz, United's assistant manager] has, he was brought to our attention around six months ago," said the Scot.

European theatre
United face Olympique Lyonnais in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on 20 February and 4 March, playing the second leg at home. They may register a maximum of three new players for use in the tournament, provided they are eligible.