Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: CAF AFCON 2023 final preview
10 months, 2 weeks 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 crown while talking up his misfiring African footballer of the year Victor Osimhen. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/RrAR6V2wD8 — CAF February 8, 2024 Ivory Coast’s interim coach Emerse Fae was not his country’s first choice to replace the outgoing Gasset yet now he leads his country in the final. Ivory Coast’s players to watch Sebastian Haller The Borussia Dortmund striker was only fit enough to start for the first time in the tournament against DRC in the semifinal. Ivory Coast’s predicted starting XI: Yahia Fofana, Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan, Frank Kessié, Jean-Michael Seri, Seko Fofana, Max Gradel, Sebastian Haller, Simon Adingra.

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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. …

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The Hindu  

Holders Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea became the latest countries to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals but did not have to kick a ball to do so, as the penultimate round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Equatorial Guinea, who was a surprise package at the last finals, sits on seven points from its four matches, while …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2026: African qualifiers to resume on June 5
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: African qualifiers to resume on June 5

The Hindu  

Africa’s qualifying campaign for the next World Cup is a staggered affair, drawn out over two years, but a double round of fixtures over the next week will offer an early indication of who will represent the continent at the 2026 finals in North America. READ | Poor facilities cost African teams home advantage in FIFA World Cup qualifiers Positive …

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast crowned champion to end series of emphatic tales at Africa Cup of Nations
10 months, 1 week ago

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast crowned champion to end series of emphatic tales at Africa Cup of Nations

The Hindu  

A nation actively recruiting players through a social networking site. The script then set up a fitting climax in the final against Nigeria as Franck Kessie and cancer survivor Sebastian Haller scored two goals in the last half-hour to complete yet another comeback and help the nation to its third African Cup of Nations trophy. I am struggling to take …

Ivory Coast’s AFCON win one of most beautiful moments of my life – Simon Adingra
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast’s AFCON win one of most beautiful moments of my life – Simon Adingra

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 Brighton winger Simon Adingra described Ivory Coast’s Africa …

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 …

Ivory Coast people ‘deserve’ dramatic 2023 AFCON title win against Nigeria
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast people ‘deserve’ dramatic 2023 AFCON title win against Nigeria

Al Jazeera  

The Ivory Coast complete their own tournament of comebacks to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the 2023 AFCON final in Abidjan. “Our people deserve this victory because they stood with us even when many thought we were dead.” Pressing problems for Nigeria The Super Eagles made surprise changes to the starting 11 with Samuel Chukwueze preferred over Moses Simon in attack, …

Party begins as Ivory Coast rallies to beat Nigeria 2-1 and win Africa Cup of Nations
10 months, 1 week ago

Party begins as Ivory Coast rallies to beat Nigeria 2-1 and win Africa Cup of Nations

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Let the party begin. Sébastien Haller scored late to lead host nation Ivory Coast to a remarkable Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final on Sunday. Winning the Africa Cup this evening, there is nothing better, nothing better.” Haller’s second goal in as many games after recovering from an …

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 …

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 …

Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — A host nation holds its breath. Ivory Coast is on the verge of a scarcely believable third Africa Cup of Nations title, but the Elephants must first continue their remarkable run by beating old rival Nigeria in Sunday’s final. Many believe God is behind the team after Ivory Coast’s unlikely route to the final. Ivory Coast’s …

Ivory Coast run to AFCON final 'like a dream' for coach Fae Abidjan, Ivory Coast
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast run to AFCON final 'like a dream' for coach Fae Abidjan, Ivory Coast

New Indian Express  

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST: Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's last-four encounter. Sebastien Haller scored the only goal of the game in the 65th minute at the Ebimpe …

Ivorians say God is on their team's side after 'miracles' at Africa Cup
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivorians say God is on their team's side after 'miracles' at Africa Cup

The Independent  

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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 …

Beyond football: Nigeria, South Africa rivalry rekindled at AFCON 2023
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Beyond football: Nigeria, South Africa rivalry rekindled at AFCON 2023

Al Jazeera  

The semifinal between the two continental giants presents a chance to extend bragging rights on and off the pitch. South African broadcaster Robert Marawa told Al Jazeera: “The SA vs Nigeria love-hate affair crosses many issues from being the number one economic hub in Africa to Nigeria claiming that South Africa would never have won AFCON in ’96 if they …

Preview: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Ivory Coast declare ‘we are no longer afraid’ as they prepare to face DR Congo for a place in the 2023 AFCON final. Who: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 semifinal When: Wednesday, February 6, 2024, 20:00 GMT Where: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Hosts Ivory Coast are fancied to continue their remarkable …

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 …

Ivory Coast was ‘already dead’ at the Africa Cup. But the Elephants are somehow in the semifinals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast was ‘already dead’ at the Africa Cup. But the Elephants are somehow in the semifinals

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Host country Ivory Coast is writing Hollywood scripts at the Africa Cup of Nations. “This evening was magnificent, magnificent,” Ivory Coast captain Serge Aurier said after Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 win over Mali. But that‘s what makes football, and that’s what makes the beauty of this Africa Cup right from the start.” Ivory Coast was all but …

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. …

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. …

Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters

Hindustan Times  

A back-heel goal by Oumar Diakite in added time at the end of extra time gave hosts Ivory Coast a 2-1 win over Mali in Bouake on Saturday after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. The result marked another upward turn for the Ivory Coast in a roller coaster AFCON campaign in which they scraped into the knockout stage …

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 …

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 …

AFCON 2024 quarterfinal schedule: Full list of matches in African Cup of Nations quarters, kick-off time
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFCON 2024 quarterfinal schedule: Full list of matches in African Cup of Nations quarters, kick-off time

The Hindu  

The 2024 edition of the African Cup of Nations heads into its business end with the quarterfinals beginning on February 2, 2024, with Nigeria facing Angola. Host Ivory Coast also pulled off a major upset when it eliminated defending champion Senegal on penalties in the penultimate fixture in the round of 16. Senegal defender Moussa Niakhate missed the titleholder’s third …

Host nation Ivory Coast bounces from despair to joyous relief at Africa Cup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Host nation Ivory Coast bounces from despair to joyous relief at Africa Cup

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast has bounced from despair and embarrassment to joyous relief at the Africa Cup of Nations. Disappointed Ivory Coast fans vandalized commuter buses outside Alassane Ouattara Stadium, and the Ivorian Football Federation fired French coach Jean-Louis Gasset “for insufficient results.” The federation promoted Gasset’s assistant, Emerse Faé, to interim head coach, though it looked unlikely …

Ivory Coast send defending champions Senegal out of African Cup of Nations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ivory Coast send defending champions Senegal out of African Cup of Nations

The Hindu  

Moussa Niakhate missed his penalty in the shoot-out as holders Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled 5-4 loss to hosts Ivory Coast following a 1-1 draw at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in their last-16 clash on Monday. Senegal were quick out the blocks and took the lead inside four minutes as Sadio Mane's …

Host Ivory Coast beats defending champ Senegal on penalties to reach Africa Cup quarters
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Host Ivory Coast beats defending champ Senegal on penalties to reach Africa Cup quarters

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — It’s party time in Ivory Coast. Frank Kessié scored the winning penalty for the host nation to knock out defending champion Senegal from the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 in a penalty shootout on Monday. Senegal defender Moussa Niakhaté missed the titleholder’s third penalty in the shootout, but all five of the home team’s penalty …

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The Africa Cup of Nations has been unpredictable so far with thrills, spills and upsets. Host nation Ivory Coast faces defending champion Senegal while Nigeria and Cameroon clash in a match between two of the tournament’s most successful teams. SENEGAL VS. IVORY COAST Defending champion Senegal was the only team to win all its group games, …

Ivory Coast edges into Africa Cup last 16 despite firing its coach. Morocco’s win boosts host nation
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast edges into Africa Cup last 16 despite firing its coach. Morocco’s win boosts host nation

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Host nation Ivory Coast squeezed into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on the day it fired its coach. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Zambia in Group F on Wednesday ensured Ivory Coast finished as the fourth-best third-place team, thus just qualifying for the knockout stage. Zambia’s defeat left the Copper Bullets with two …

Ivory Coast fires Jean-Louis Gasset as coach on same day it reaches Africa Cup last 16
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast fires Jean-Louis Gasset as coach on same day it reaches Africa Cup last 16

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset was fired on the same day the team qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. The Ivorian Football Federation said Wednesday that it was terminating the contracts of the French coach and his assistant “for insufficient results in accordance to the contract of objectives they had with the FIF.” …

AFCON 2023 round of 16: When do the knockout stages begin? Who plays who?
11 months ago

AFCON 2023 round of 16: When do the knockout stages begin? Who plays who?

New York Times  

It’s business time in the Africa Cup of Nations. Opta Analyst’s prediction model favours Angola to advance, giving Pedro Goncalves’ team a 57.1 per cent chance of winning. Kaba Diawara’s Guinea, meanwhile, only found the net twice as they finished third in Group C and Opta Analyst’s prediction model gives them a 44.9 per cent chance of reaching the quarter-finals, …

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 …

Equatorial Guinea routs Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave host nation at risk of Africa Cup elimination
11 months ago

Equatorial Guinea routs Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave host nation at risk of Africa Cup elimination

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Emilio Nsue scored twice as Equatorial Guinea routed Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave the host nation in danger of an Africa Cup of Nations exit on Monday, when Egypt advanced and Ghana was likely eliminated. Nigeria defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the other Group A match to take second place on goal difference, while Ivory Coast was …

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 …

AFCON: Mohamed Salah Rescues Egypt, Nigeria Draw But Ghana Stunned
11 months, 1 week ago

AFCON: Mohamed Salah Rescues Egypt, Nigeria Draw But Ghana Stunned

News 18  

Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet. There was drama at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Ivory Coast’s economic capital as Egypt needed a Salah penalty seven minutes into injury time to …

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 …

Host nation Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup party with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau
11 months, 1 week ago

Host nation Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup party with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Seko Fofana needed only four minutes to score the first goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as host country Ivory Coast started with a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the tournament opener on Saturday. “I’m satisfied that the appropriate steps have been taken to correctly make sure that we totally avoid the really painful experience …

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