Kenya downs Ethiopia to edge towards Nations Cup spot
6 years, 3 months ago

Kenya downs Ethiopia to edge towards Nations Cup spot

The Hindu  

Kenya beat Ethiopia 3-0 in its Africa Cup of Nations Cup Group F qualifier on Sunday to move closer to a place in next year's finals in Cameroon. The two countries drew 0-0 in Ethiopia last Wednesday, but Kenya took the initiative early on in Kasarani and struck through goals from Michael Olunga, Eric Johanna and captain Victor Wanyama. Convincing victory Johanna bagged a second for Kenya four minutes later to dampen the spirits of the Ethiopians who had threatened to dominate possession with their trademark passing game. The victory took Kenya to seven points at the top of the group to bolster its chance of qualifying for a first Africa Cup of Nations in 14 years.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals
11 months, 1 week 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. …

India outplays Kenya 9-4 at FIH Hockey5s men’s World Cup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India outplays Kenya 9-4 at FIH Hockey5s men’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Uttam Singh slammed a hat-trick as the Indian men’s hockey team secured a convincing 9-4 victory against Kenya in the 5th-8th place classification match of the FIH Hockey5s men’s World Cup here on Tuesday. READ | FIH Hockey5s World Cup: India loses to Netherlands in quarterfinal The breakthrough for India came when Uttam and Manjeet scored in quick succession to …

Africa Cup of Nations: Congo knocks out Egypt on penalties, to play Guinea in quarter-finals
11 months, 2 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
11 months, 2 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
11 months, 3 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 …

Ivory Coast kicks off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau
1 year 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: All You Need to Know Ahead of the Continental Showpiece
1 year ago

Africa Cup of Nations: All You Need to Know Ahead of the Continental Showpiece

News 18  

The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau. AFC Asian Cup 2023: Check Full Schedule, Venues, Timings And More – The 2024 tournament will comprise 52 matches over 30 days — 36 across six groups and 16 in the knockout phase. – Commercial capital Abidjan will host 20 …

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

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

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 Morocco set new standards for African football just …

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals
1 year, 4 months ago

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualified for January’s African Cup of Nations finals when they finished in the top two of their respective groups on Thursday, leaving only six more places to be decided in the next days for the 24-team tournament in the Ivory Coast. Ghana and Angola finished one-two in Group E, while Tanzania forced an unlikely goalless draw …

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win
2 years, 7 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win

News 18  

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. This means only one team from Zambia, the Comoros and Lesotho will also go to the finals, and the Zambians are desperate to avoid failing to qualify for four …

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt
2 years, 11 months ago

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations in penalty shootout against Egypt

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 Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal …

African Cup: Defending champion Algeria out, Comoros advances
2 years, 11 months ago

African Cup: Defending champion Algeria out, Comoros advances

The Hindu  

Defending champion Algeria was dumped out of the African Cup of Nations in the group stage on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to an Ivory Coast team that was rampant at times and announced itself as a contender for the title in Cameroon. Ivory Coast’s one-sided victory meant Algeria, which was again one of the favourites this year, exited without …

African Cup: Defending champ Algeria out, Comoros advances
2 years, 11 months ago

African Cup: Defending champ Algeria out, Comoros advances

Associated Press  

DOUALA, Cameroon — Defending champion Algeria was dumped out of the African Cup of Nations in the group stage on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to an Ivory Coast team that was rampant at times and announced itself as a contender for the title in Cameroon. Ivory Coast’s one-sided victory meant Algeria, which was again one of the favorites this …

Malawi vs Senegal - AFCON: Live score, team news and updates
2 years, 11 months ago

Malawi vs Senegal - AFCON: Live score, team news and updates

Daily Mail  

Heavyweights Senegal failed to fire again and were fortunate not to concede a penalty in a 0-0 draw with unfancied Malawi. Senegal won the group with five points, despite scoring only once in their three matches via a late Sadio Mane penalty against Zimbabwe in their opening game. It was a full-blooded contest between Malawi and Senegal in the final …

Ghana angered by late Gabon equalizer, game ends in melee
3 years ago

Ghana angered by late Gabon equalizer, game ends in melee

Associated Press  

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Ghana conceded a late goal to draw with Gabon 1-1 and also had a player red-carded for a punch on an opponent after the final whistle as their African Cup of Nations game ended in a melee on Friday. The result left four-time African champion Ghana, which famously hasn’t won the Cup of Nations since 1982, third …

Africa Cup of Nations: Last-gasp Mane penalty hands Senegal victory vs Zimbabwe
3 years ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Last-gasp Mane penalty hands Senegal victory vs Zimbabwe

Hindustan Times  

Senegal's Sadio Mane converted a penalty seven minutes into stoppage time to hand the pre-tournament favourites a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe at the start of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Bafoussam on Monday. Africa Cup of Nations: Last-gasp Mane penalty hands Senegal victory vs Zimbabwe Zimbabwe defender Kelvin Madzongwe was penalised for blocking a shot with his hand …

Kenya wins final WC qualifier with its football body in crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

Kenya wins final WC qualifier with its football body in crisis

The Hindu  

Kenya won its final World Cup qualifying game on Monday to provide a moment of relief from the crisis engulfing its national football federation. Mali won Group E to progress to Africa's final World Cup playoffs in March. Just a few hours before the Kenya-Rwanda qualifier and just a short distance away in Nairobi, Kenya Football Federation president Nick Mwendwa …

Kenya wins final WC qualifier with its soccer body in crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

Kenya wins final WC qualifier with its soccer body in crisis

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Kenya won its final World Cup qualifying game on Monday to provide a moment of relief from the crisis engulfing its national soccer federation. Mali won Group E to progress to Africa’s final World Cup playoffs in March. Just a few hours before the Kenya-Rwanda qualifier and just a short distance away in Nairobi, Kenya …

DR Congo, Ghana advance in African World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 2 months ago

DR Congo, Ghana advance in African World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana both won their respective World Cup qualifying groups on Sunday, advancing to the March playoffs that will determine Africa's representatives at Qatar 2022. DR Congo beat Benin 2-0 in Kinshasa to finish one point ahead of their visitors in Group J, while Ghana's 1-0 home win over South Africa at Cape Coast also …

Victor Osimhen Scores as Nigeria Move Closer to Topping World Cup Group
3 years, 2 months ago

Victor Osimhen Scores as Nigeria Move Closer to Topping World Cup Group

News 18  

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen scored to set up Nigeria for a 2-0 win over Liberia on Saturday that moved them closer to a fourth consecutive World Cup appearance. Cape Verde, an island nation of 560,000 people that has never competed at the World Cup, kept their hopes alive by coming from behind to beat the Central African Republic 2-1 in …

Kenyan Football Federation disbanded hours before World Cup Qualifier
3 years, 2 months ago

Kenyan Football Federation disbanded hours before World Cup Qualifier

The Hindu  

The Kenyan Football Federation was disbanded by the government on Thursday just hours before the national team was due to play in a World Cup Qualifier. The move was announced by sports minister Amina Mohamed, who said a preliminary investigation into the football federation by her department had shown it was unable to properly account for money given to it …

Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying
3 years, 4 months ago

Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying

The Hindu  

Kelechi Iheanacho's two goals gave Nigeria a winning start Friday in its bid to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. Nigeria beat Liberia 2-0 thanks to Iheanacho's first-half double, and fellow former African champions Tunisia, Cameroon and Ghana also won on a day the heavyweights avoided any major upsets. Only Ivory Coast came away disappointed with its start to …

Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals
3 years, 9 months ago

Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau and Mauritania have become the latest countries to qualify for January’s Africa Cup of Nations as they secured runner-up berths in their groups on Tuesday. It had to win the game while their visitors needed only draw but Piqueti scored in the last minute of the first half and Frederic Mendy and Jorginho Intima added two more …

Malawi qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations finals
3 years, 9 months ago

Malawi qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Richard Mbulu’s diving header handed Malawi a 1-0 victory over Uganda on Monday and a place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals for only the third time. Burkina Faso finished with 12 points in the group after Bertrand Traore’s 49th minute strike sealed a 1-0 win over South Sudan in Ouagadougou. RELATED - Nigeria qualifies for Africa Cup of …

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sierra Leone Stage 4-goal Comeback to Hold Nigeria
4 years, 2 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sierra Leone Stage 4-goal Comeback to Hold Nigeria

News 18  

Sierra Leone came from four goals down to hold Nigeria to a 4-4 draw in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benin City as the preliminaries for the 2022 finals continued on Friday. Tunisia kept their 100 per cent record in the qualifiers with a 1-0 home victory over Tanzania, while Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech scored twice as they …

Africa Cup of Nations report (after extra time): Senegal 1-0 Tunisia
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations report (after extra time): Senegal 1-0 Tunisia

The Hindu  

Senegal has reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for just the second time in its history having beaten Tunisia 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic match that saw both teams miss penalties. The 2002 runners-up edged past Uganda and Benin with 1-0 victories in the previous two knockout rounds and maintained its impressive defensive record in Cairo as …

Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal report: Madagascar 0 Tunisia 3
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal report: Madagascar 0 Tunisia 3

The Hindu  

Tunisia booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals with a 3-0 win on Thursday, ending surprise package Madagascar's outstanding run. Alain Giresse's side might have expected a serious test against tournament debutants Madagascar, who topped their group ahead of Nigeria and then upset Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in the last 16. There was no sign …

Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana 1 Tunisia 1 (aet, 4-5 on penalties)
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana 1 Tunisia 1 (aet, 4-5 on penalties)

The Hindu  

Tunisia recorded yet another shock result at this year's Africa Cup of Nations by beating Ghana 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the quarterfinals. Tunisia sent on goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha to replace Mouez Hassen ahead of the shoot-out and he kept out Caleb Ekuban's poor effort, allowing Ferjani Sassi to hit the winning spot-kick and book …

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Odion Ighalo scores twice as Nigeria win five-goal thriller against Cameroon to reach quarter-finals
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Odion Ighalo scores twice as Nigeria win five-goal thriller against Cameroon to reach quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo joined Senegal star Sadio Mane on a tournament-leading three goals and he played a key role in Iwobi’s decisive strike on 66 minutes. Odion Ighalo scored twice and teed up Alex Iwobi’s winning goal as Nigeria eliminated defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon after a thrilling 3-2 victory in Alexandria on Saturday. China-based forward Ighalo bundled …

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Uganda v Senegal
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Uganda v Senegal

The Hindu  

Sebastien Desabre insists Uganda do not fear Senegal as it prepares for its first Africa Cup of Nations knockout match in 41 years. And next up is a tricky match against a Senegal side boasting seven wins from its last eight matches, including victories over Tanzania and Kenya – either side of a 1-0 defeat to Algeria – to finish …

Kenya 0 Senegal 3: Sadio Mane at the double as Cisse's men bite back
5 years, 6 months ago

Kenya 0 Senegal 3: Sadio Mane at the double as Cisse's men bite back

The Hindu  

Sadio Mane scored twice and missed a penalty as Senegal eased into the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages with a 3-0 win over 10-man Kenya. Patrick Matasi's fine display kept Senegal at bay until the 63rd minute of Monday's Group C clash in Cairo, but Kenya's goalkeeper was at fault when Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring. Kenya had gone …

Africa Cup of Nations Report: Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations Report: Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0

The Hindu  

Madagascar claimed the upset of the Africa Cup of Nations so far with a stunning 2-0 win over Nigeria on Sunday. But goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro settled the clash in Alexandria as Madagascar surprisingly finished on top of Group B. READ| AFCON: Yattara brace powers Guinea to 2-0 win over Burundi Heading into the fixture on the …

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Tanzania v Algeria
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Tanzania v Algeria

The Hindu  

Djamel Belmadi vowed to unleash his strongest team on Tanzania as in-form Algeria aims to make another statement at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes beat Senegal, the tournament's top-ranked team, 1-0 in its previous outing and is now in pole position to top a tough Group C. Only an unlikely win for bottom-placed Tanzania could deny Belmadi's …

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Uganda v Egypt - Amr Warda return won't derail Pharaohs' AFCON bid, says Aguirre
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Uganda v Egypt - Amr Warda return won't derail Pharaohs' AFCON bid, says Aguirre

The Hindu  

Egypt head coach Javier Aguirre does not believe Amr Warda's reintegration into the squad will have a negative impact on his side's Africa Cup of Nations hopes. RELATED| Banned over sexual harassment claims, Amr Warda recalled by Egypt Egypt needs just a point against Uganda to finish as group winner and Aguirre is confident Warda's return will not derail his …

Africa Cup of Nations report: Morocco 1 Ivory Coast 0
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations report: Morocco 1 Ivory Coast 0

The Hindu  

Youssef En-Nesyri scored the only goal of the game as Morocco beat Ivory Coast 1-0 to qualify for the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations. A second successive 1-0 win for Herve Renard's men means its place in the next round is secure, while Ivory Coast will need a result in their Group D closer against Namibia. READ| …

Africa Cup of Nations: Kenya 3 Tanzania 2
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Kenya 3 Tanzania 2

The Hindu  

Kenya boosted its chances of progressing through to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages as Michael Olunga scored a double in a 3-2 comeback win over Tanzania. Samatta and Msuva both went close to doubling Tanzania's tally, but it was Kenya who struck next when Olunga finished in style following Aishi Manula's error in dealing with a free-kick. - …

Africa Cup of Nations preview, Kenya v Tanzania: Migne demands spirit after Harambee Stars' fearful Algeria display
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations preview, Kenya v Tanzania: Migne demands spirit after Harambee Stars' fearful Algeria display

The Hindu  

Kenya coach Sebastien Migne accepts his players were "afraid" as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to Algeria in their Africa Cup of Nations opener and urged them to show fighting spirit against Tanzania. The Harambee Stars conceded twice in nine first-half minutes as Baghdad Bounedjah and Riyad Mahrez found the net in Cairo to get Algeria's Group C campaign …

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Egypt v DR Congo
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Egypt v DR Congo

The Hindu  

Egypt will consider using Mohamed Salah as a striker against the Democratic Republic of Congo as it eyes a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt, the Africa Cup of Nations' most successful side with seven previous titles, can close in on a place in the knockout stages with victory over a DR Congo side …

Africa Cup of Nations Report: Algeria 2 Kenya 0
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations Report: Algeria 2 Kenya 0

The Hindu  

Riyad Mahrez scored as Algeria secured a routine 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations win against Kenya in Group C on Sunday. Mahrez doubled Algeria's advantage just before half-time with a deflected effort and Djamel Belmadi's men comfortably saw out the second half to seal the three points. The chances came at regular intervals for Algeria, Mahrez having a pair of …

Africa Cup of Nations report: DR Congo 0 Uganda 2
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations report: DR Congo 0 Uganda 2

The Hindu  

Uganda produced an early Africa Cup of Nations shock as it beat Democratic Republic of Congo 2-0 in Cairo on Saturday, its first victory in the tournament since 1978. READ | Morocco vs Namibia: Renard begins quest for third AFCON title Despite having the more established talents, DR Congo was second best throughout the first half, going behind early on …

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Senegal v Tanzania
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Senegal v Tanzania

The Hindu  

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse believes his side is "genuine challengers" as it looks to win a first Africa Cup of Nations. "Senegal have never won the Africa Cup of Nations; Egypt have seven times. "According to me, Senegal are the best team in Africa, but we still have our own good players who can produce the demanded results," he …

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mahmoud Hassan scores lone goal as Egypt begin campaign with win over Zimbabwe in tournament opener
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mahmoud Hassan scores lone goal as Egypt begin campaign with win over Zimbabwe in tournament opener

Firstpost  

Mohamed Salah’s Egypt started their bid for a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations trophy on Friday with a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in Cairo in the opening game of a tournament expanded to 24 teams and played in June and July for the first time. Cairo: Mohamed Salah’s Egypt started their bid for a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of …

Africa Cup of Nations report: Egypt 1 Zimbabwe 0
5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations report: Egypt 1 Zimbabwe 0

The Hindu  

Egypt got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a solid start as Trezeguet's excellent strike secured a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. Salah was denied by another fine Sibanda stop midway through the second half, but Egypt's profligacy did not come back to bite them as they comfortably secured the points. Zimbabwe's goalkeeper succumbed to a knock with 10 …

Kenyan skipper Wanyama returns for Ethiopia clash
6 years, 3 months ago

Kenyan skipper Wanyama returns for Ethiopia clash

The Hindu  

Kenya captain Victor Wanyama is set to return to the national team for next month's Africa Cup of Nations double-header again Ethiopia. The 27-year-old Tottenham Hotspur star, who has been struggling to shake off a nagging knee injury he picked up in pre-season, was included in a 21-squad named on Friday named by coach Sebastian Migne. Wanyama missed Kenya's 1-0 …

Intercontinental Cup: Kenya thrash Chinese Taipei, set up final vs India
6 years, 7 months ago

Intercontinental Cup: Kenya thrash Chinese Taipei, set up final vs India

Hindustan Times  

India will face Kenya in the summit clash of Intercontinental Cup after the African side hammered a listless Chinese Taipei 4-0 in the last league match of the four-nation football tournament here today. Kenya players celebrate after striking a goal against Chinese Taipei during the Intercontinental football Cup match. For the third goal, Otieno chased a routine pass towards the …

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