AFCON 2024: South Africa takes third place by defeating DR Congo
10 months, 1 week ago

AFCON 2024: South Africa takes third place by defeating DR Congo

The Hindu  

South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast when it edged past the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Saturday. South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena hit the outside of the post with the first kick after which the next eight efforts were all successful, leaving DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba needing to score to win the contest. But South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved Mbemba’s effort, taking the shootout into sudden death. South Africa, who lost on penalties after extra time in Wednesday’s semi-final to Nigeria, looked tired as they made only three changes to their line-up, while DR Congo gave an opportunity to all their reserves with nine changes from their midweek loss to the Ivory Coast.

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become final teams to qualify
1 month ago

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become final teams to qualify

The Hindu  

Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania claimed the final berths in next year’s African Cup of Nations finals as the qualifying competition played to an exciting conclusion on Tuesday. Botswana pulled off an unlikely draw away against Egypt to make sure of the point it needed to qualify for the second time while Tanzania edged Guinea 1-0 at home in Dar-es-Salaam. Mozambique …

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda
1 month ago

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda

The Hindu  

War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was heartbreak for Rwanda as it shocked Nigeria 2-1 only to lose out. It was even closer in Group D with Benin, which held Libya 0-0 in Tripoli, pipping Rwanda on head-to-head records after both finished with eight points, three less than table-topper Nigeria. …

Taijul vows to rewrite Bangladesh's history in South Africa Test
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taijul vows to rewrite Bangladesh's history in South Africa Test

The Hindu  

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam vows to level the series against South Africa in the second and final Test in Chattogram. He expressed his determination to achieve a series win and secure a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) table. Taijul brushed off reports of potential changes to the Bangladesh squad, but said he would be ready to lead the …

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Mohamed Salah Scores in Egypt Romp, Rwanda Hold Nigeria
3 months, 1 week ago

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Mohamed Salah Scores in Egypt Romp, Rwanda Hold Nigeria

News 18  

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt cruised to a 4-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday as matchday two of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying drew to a close. Other African powerhouses had mixed fortunes with South Africa snatching a last-gasp 3-2 win in South Sudan while Nigeria were held 0-0 in Rwanda. Mostafa Fathy completed the rout in …

South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg

The Independent  

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World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana
6 months, 1 week ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana

The Hindu  

Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Qatar vs India: India’s journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round so far Former Nigeria star George has won only one of four competitive and friendly matches, and …

South Africa hold on for narrow victory over Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa hold on for narrow victory over Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

The Independent  

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T20 World Cup 2024: Baartman-Miller power South Africa to thrilling win in low-score affair vs Netherlands
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Baartman-Miller power South Africa to thrilling win in low-score affair vs Netherlands

India TV News  

South Africa avoided their recent hoodoo against the Netherlands to register a thrilling four-wicket win in the 16th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday, June 8. In another low-score affair at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, bowlers from both teams shone with impressive spells but David Miller stood strong by smashing 59* off 51 balls to …

Penalty hands Tunisia victory as Africa’s World Cup qualifiers resume
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Penalty hands Tunisia victory as Africa’s World Cup qualifiers resume

The Hindu  

Tunisia needed a late penalty to beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 and move to the top of the standings in its World Cup qualifying group as Africa’s preliminaries for the 2026 finals resumed on Wednesday. FIFA found striker Emilio Nsue, a former Spanish junior international, was ineligible to play for the small central African nation despite being in the team over …

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Hosts Ivory Coast win third title after beating Nigeria
10 months, 1 week ago

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Hosts Ivory Coast win third title after beating Nigeria

Firstpost  

Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title. 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/8eXgf9NHtn — Fabrizio Romano February 11, 2024 Ivory Coast’s success sees them add this year’s title to those …

Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON defeat of Nigeria caps ‘a story for the ages’
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON defeat of Nigeria caps ‘a story for the ages’

Al Jazeera  

We examine why Ivory Coast’s defeat of Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations may have just marked the greatest AFCON yet. As the sport’s governing body on the continent, the Confederation of African Football, dubbed it: “Haller’s story is one for the ages.” It all began with Ivory Coast’s capitulation in Group A. They boasted the strongest squad with …

AFCON final: Haller’s fairytale finish seals glory as Nigeria and Osimhen fall short
10 months, 1 week ago

AFCON final: Haller’s fairytale finish seals glory as Nigeria and Osimhen fall short

New York Times  

Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion after Sebastien Haller’s skillful close-range finish sealed their comeback against Nigeria. Nigeria took the lead through William Troost-Ekong’s first-half header before Franck Kessie equalised in the 62nd minute for Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast got some joy from Max Gradel down the right wing, but Calvin Bassey’s no-nonsense approach to …

South Africa beat DR Congo in shootout to finish third at AFCON
10 months, 1 week ago

South Africa beat DR Congo in shootout to finish third at AFCON

Hindustan Times  

Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero again as South Africa beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off on Saturday. Williams saved four shootout kicks last weekend to help South Africa get past Cape Verde after a goalless quarter-final. DR Congo will regret many misses chances during regular …

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: CAF AFCON 2023 final preview
10 months, 1 week ago

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: CAF AFCON 2023 final preview

Al Jazeera  

Hosts Ivory Coast will look for their third AFCON title as Nigeria target their fourth. Who: Nigeria vs Ivory Coast What: CAF AFCON 2023 final When: Sunday, February 11, 2024, 20:00 GMT Where: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has sought to play down his side’s tag as favourites for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations …

Iheanacho fires Nigeria to Africa Cup final with 4-2 win on penalties over South Africa
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Iheanacho fires Nigeria to Africa Cup final with 4-2 win on penalties over South Africa

New Indian Express  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast: Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty to send Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday with a 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa after their semifinal ended 1-1 after extra time. There were no heroics this time in the penalty shootout from South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who saved four in the …

Sébastien Haller fires Ivory Coast into Africa Cup final against Nigeria. Hosts beat Congo 1-0
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sébastien Haller fires Ivory Coast into Africa Cup final against Nigeria. Hosts beat Congo 1-0

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Sébastien Haller fired host nation Ivory Coast into an Africa Cup of Nations final against old foe Nigeria with a 1-0 win over Congo on Wednesday. Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty earlier to send Nigeria to the final with a 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa after their semifinal ended 1-1 after extra time. SUPER …

AFCON semi-final with Nigeria will be tough - South Africa legends
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFCON semi-final with Nigeria will be tough - South Africa legends

Hindustan Times  

Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-finals opponents Nigeria will be "tough". But South Africa, whose starting line-up includes nine locals, one player based in Egypt and another with a Portuguese second division club, are not without hope, insist Tovey and Williams. "It is going …

Nigeria vs South Africa: CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal preview
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigeria vs South Africa: CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal preview

Al Jazeera  

Striker Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON semifinal with South Africa. Who: Nigeria vs South Africa What: CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal When: Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 17:00 GMT Where: Stade Bouake, Ivory Coast Nigeria have a major concern over the fitness of African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen ahead of the …

South Africa keeper credits backroom staff for his record performance in Africa Cup penalty shootout
10 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa keeper credits backroom staff for his record performance in Africa Cup penalty shootout

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says preparation was key to his saving four of the five penalties he faced in a shootout to help the Bafana Bafana reach the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. Williams’ saves against Cape Verde in their quarterfinal match on Saturday were unprecedented – no other goalkeeper had saved so many in …

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals

Firstpost  

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi-finals, and South Africa later joined them. The last time Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals was in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, and they defeated DR Congo 3-1 before going on to win the tournament a second time. …

Ronwen Williams saves four penalties as South Africa beat Cape Verde in shootout
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronwen Williams saves four penalties as South Africa beat Cape Verde in shootout

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ronwen Williams made four saves as South Africa …

Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis

Hindustan Times  

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi=finals, and South Africa later joined them. The last time Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals was in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, and they defeated DR Congo 3-1 before going on to win the tournament a second time. …

AFCON 2023: Ademola Lookman fires Nigeria into semis, Democratic Republic of Congo beat Guinea
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFCON 2023: Ademola Lookman fires Nigeria into semis, Democratic Republic of Congo beat Guinea

Firstpost  

A solitary Ademola Lookman goal was enough for Nigeria to beat Angola on Friday and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, while the Democratic Republic of Congo joined them by coming from behind to defeat Guinea. Atalanta forward Lookman, the former England Under-21 international, had scored both goals in Nigeria’s defeat of Cameroon in the last 16 and …

Preview: CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Preview: CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinals

Al Jazeera  

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been a tournament of upsets with favourites Morocco, defending champions Senegal and record-winners Egypt all out of the competition before the quarterfinals. It’s been far from plain sailing for the Super Eagles after a draw in their opening match with Equatorial Guinea set up a tense second match with host Ivory Coast. Nigeria’s …

Morocco pays the penalty for late Hakimi miss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Morocco pays the penalty for late Hakimi miss

China Daily  

Morocco's Achraf Hakimi and Romain Saiss look dejected after the match at Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro, Ivory Coast on Jan 30, 2024. Achraf Hakimi missed a vital late penalty as much-fancied Morocco became the latest heavyweight casualty of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to South Africa in the last 16. Evidence Makgopa …

AFCON 2024: African heavyweights tumble like dominoes at Cup of Nations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFCON 2024: African heavyweights tumble like dominoes at Cup of Nations

The Hindu  

From Ivory Coast’s remarkable resurrection to heavyweight exits and underdog successes, there may never have been a more unpredictable major international football tournament than the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The last 16 concluded on Tuesday with the continent’s top-ranked team, 2022 World Cup semifinalist Morocco, being dumped out by South Africa after Achraf Hakimi missed a crucial late penalty. …

AFCON 2024: Mali seals quarterfinal place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFCON 2024: Mali seals quarterfinal place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso

Hindustan Times  

Mali profited from quick starts to each half as an own goal from Edmond Tapsoba and a strike by Lassine Sinayoko secured a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash at the Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly in Korhogo on Tuesday. Burkina Faso's Issa Kabore controls the ball in the air during the African Cup …

AFCON 2024: Mali seals quarterfinal place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFCON 2024: Mali seals quarterfinal place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso

The Hindu  

Mali profited from quick starts to each half as an own goal from Edmond Tapsoba and a strike by Lassine Sinayoko secured a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash at the Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly in Korhogo on Tuesday. Mali scored within three minutes at the start of the match as the unfortunate …

AFCON 2024: South Africa stuns fancied Morocco to book quarterfinal place
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFCON 2024: South Africa stuns fancied Morocco to book quarterfinal place

The Hindu  

Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored second-half goals as South Africa shocked Morocco with a 2-0 victory to dump the World Cup semi-finalists out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage in San Pedro on Tuesday. South Africa led in the 57th minute when midfielder Themba Zwane, so often the creative fulcrum of the side, slipped a …

Cape Verde into Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after beating Mauritania
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cape Verde into Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after beating Mauritania

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as Cape …

Africa Cup of Nations: Congo knocks out Egypt on penalties, to play Guinea in quarter-finals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Congo knocks out Egypt on penalties, to play Guinea in quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Congo knocked seven-time champion Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations with an 8-7 win on penalties after the teams finished 1-1 after extra time on Sunday in the round-of-16 match. In the shootout, Mohamed struck Egypt’s second penalty to the right of the goal, but Congo’s Arthur Masuaku reciprocated by sending his effort over and no other players …

Congo knocks Egypt out of Africa Cup on penalties and will play Guinea in quarterfinals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congo knocks Egypt out of Africa Cup on penalties and will play Guinea in quarterfinals

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Congo knocked seven-time champion Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations with an 8-7 win on penalties after the teams finished 1-1 after extra time on Sunday in the round-of-16 match. In the shootout, Mohamed struck Egypt’s second penalty to the right of the goal, but Congo’s Arthur Masuaku reciprocated by sending his effort over …

Cameroon reaches Africa Cup last 16 with 3-2 win over Gambia. Ghana, Gambia and Algeria eliminated
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cameroon reaches Africa Cup last 16 with 3-2 win over Gambia. Ghana, Gambia and Algeria eliminated

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Christopher Wooh was the last player to score in an extraordinary finale as Cameroon defeated Gambia 3-2 to save its Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday, when Ghana and Algeria were both eliminated. Gambia defender Muhammed Sanneh stunned the Cameroon players in stoppage time when he scored what would have been the fourth goal in …

Cameroon through to AFCON last-16 after late winner from defender Christopher Wooh amid more stoppage-time drama... after Man United keeper Andre Onana was dropped
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cameroon through to AFCON last-16 after late winner from defender Christopher Wooh amid more stoppage-time drama... after Man United keeper Andre Onana was dropped

Daily Mail  

Cameroon booked their place in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations in the most dramatic of fashions as they had an intervention from VAR in the fifth minute of stoppage time to thank for their progression. Cameroon defender Christopher Wood was the hero to send them into the last-16 There was a pile-on after Wooh bagged what turned …

AFCON 2024: Nigeria edges Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to seal last-16 place
11 months ago

AFCON 2024: Nigeria edges Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to seal last-16 place

The Hindu  

Nigeria booked its passage into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a first-half own goal from Guinea-Bissau’s Opa Sangante handed it a 1-0 victory on Monday, which was enough to earn it second place in Group A. Moses Simon sent in a low cross from the left looking for Victor Osimhen but as Sangante attempted to …

Tempers flare in the heat at Africa Cup as Morocco and Congo draw 1-1. South Africa gets first win
11 months ago

Tempers flare in the heat at Africa Cup as Morocco and Congo draw 1-1. South Africa gets first win

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — A melee broke out between Morocco and Congo players and coaching staff at the end of their 1-1 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Morocco missed the chance to secure a spot in the knockout stage with a game to spare as Congo forward Silas Katompa Mvumpa canceled Achraf Hakimi’s early goal for …

Burkina Faso rues Bounedjah’s late goal as Algeria draws 2-2 in Africa Cup. Angola beats Mauritania
11 months ago

Burkina Faso rues Bounedjah’s late goal as Algeria draws 2-2 in Africa Cup. Angola beats Mauritania

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Baghdad Bounedjah scored very late to lessen the danger of Algeria’s second straight Africa Cup of Nations group-stage exit by salvaging a 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso on Saturday. Burkina Faso fans were already celebrating what they thought was their team’s progress to the last 16 when Bounedjah rose high to head Adam Ounas’ corner past …

Cape Verde beat Mozambique to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages
11 months ago

Cape Verde beat Mozambique to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cape Verde became the first team to qualify …

AFCON 2024: Nigeria upset hosts Ivory Coast
11 months ago

AFCON 2024: Nigeria upset hosts Ivory Coast

The Hindu  

Nigeria handed Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast a 1-0 defeat in their Group A clash at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Thursday with a second-half penalty settling the encounter. Captain William Troost-Ekong struck home the 55th minute spot kick after a VAR review showed that young Ivorian defender Ousmane Diomande had impeded Victor Osimhen. Voting lines now open …

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates as Troost-Ekong penalty breaks deadlock
11 months ago

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates as Troost-Ekong penalty breaks deadlock

The Independent  

✕ Close AFCON 2024: 24 Teams' Quest For African Supremacy Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

AFCON 2024: Nsue nets hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea beats Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in African Cup of Nations
11 months ago

AFCON 2024: Nsue nets hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea beats Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in African Cup of Nations

The Hindu  

Emilio Nsue scored a hat trick and Equatorial Guinea took a giant step toward the knockout stage of the African Cup on Nations with a 4-2 win over Guinea-Bissau on Thursday. Equatorial Guinea moved into first place in Group A with four points from two games before home nation Ivory Coast played Nigeria later. Substitute Ze Turbo scored Guinea Bissau’s …

AFCON 2024: Favourites Morocco makes winning start against 10-man Tanzania
11 months ago

AFCON 2024: Favourites Morocco makes winning start against 10-man Tanzania

The Hindu  

Morocco underlined their status as pre-tournament favourites by beating 10-man Tanzania 3-0 to make a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign as Group F got underway at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Romain Saiss scored a rare goal to put the World Cup semi-finalists ahead at halftime with Azzedine Ounahi and Youssef En-Nesyri adding two …

Senegal Enjoy Winning Start to AFCON Defence, Cameroon and Algeria Held
11 months, 1 week ago

Senegal Enjoy Winning Start to AFCON Defence, Cameroon and Algeria Held

News 18  

Lamine Camara scored a stunning brace as Senegal began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-0 win over Gambia on Monday, but fellow heavyweights Algeria and Cameroon were both held in their opening matches. Sadio Mane’s Senegal are hoping to retain the trophy they won in Cameroon two years ago and were too strong for …

Three-time champions Nigeria held by Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener
11 months, 1 week ago

Three-time champions Nigeria held by Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Three-time AFCON champions Nigeria threatened early, but it was Equatorial Guinea who …

Ivory Coast kicks off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau
11 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast kicks off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half as the hosts completed a 2-0 Group A victory over Guinea Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations opening game played in energy-sapping humidity on Saturday. The Ivorians were always favourites against a Guinea Bissau team who have now not won any of their 10 Cup of Nations finals …

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's
11 months, 1 week ago

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. PLAYER TO WATCH - Victor Osimhen Schedule Ivory Coast vs Guinea Bissau Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria African Player of the Year Victor …

Morocco eye Africa Cup of Nations crown after making history at World Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

Morocco eye Africa Cup of Nations crown after making history at World Cup

The Independent  

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Which teams are favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Which teams are favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFCON 2023 crown in Ivory Coast. Some of football’s biggest stars will showcase their skills when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way in Ivory Coast on January 13. While the timing of the tournament has upset elite European clubs, the presence of five African …

World Cup 2023: A loss for which South Africa can’t blame themselves
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: A loss for which South Africa can’t blame themselves

Hindustan Times  

As Eden Gardens started winding up for the night, Temba Bavuma cut a forlorn figure at South Africa’s dugout, dejected, spent and possibly dwelling into what had gone wrong. The top-order, of course, didn’t turn up in a World Cup South Africa had scored the highest-ever total and shared seven hundreds between their top-four. South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma with …

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