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 cross from the left was chested down by Habib Diallo, whose thunderous shot from 10-yards settled in the top corner of the net. Mane was fortunate not to get a red card shortly after that following a poor challenge, but Senegal could not add to their lead and paid the price when the Ivorians were awarded a clear penalty and equalised through Franck Kessie four minutes from the end of the 90 minutes. "It's very emotional, the last few days were tough for us," Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller said.

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Seven all out! Ivory Coast record lowest ever men's T20 international score
4 weeks ago

Seven all out! Ivory Coast record lowest ever men's T20 international score

India Today  

Nigeria routed Ivory Coast by a staggering 264 runs in a T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier Group C match on Sunday. The Ivory Coast's total of just seven runs shattered the record for the lowest-ever score in men's T20 international cricket, surpassing the previous mark of 10 runs, jointly held by Mongolia and the Isle of Man. Playing at …

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 …

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 …

Traore, Diatta banned following Africa Cup of Nations outbursts
10 months ago

Traore, Diatta banned following Africa Cup of Nations outbursts

The Hindu  

Mali captain Hamari Traore and Senegal winger Krepin Diatta have been suspended for an effective two matches each following their respective tempestuous reactions to exits at the hands of host Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations. He described the Confederation of African Football as “corrupt” and was found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute which also carried …

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 …

Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win
10 months, 1 week ago

Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Thousands of jubilant Ivory Coast supporters were taking to Abidjan’s city streets on Monday to celebrate the country’s Africa Cup of Nations victory. “It’s God,” Ivorian worker Issouf Traoré told The Associated Press on Monday, convinced, like many, that there were divine reasons behind the team’s unlikely success after near elimination and the firing of the …

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 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 …

Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment
10 months, 1 week ago

Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — One year after returning from cancer treatment, Sébastien Haller could lead Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup of Nations title. “It’s kind of a great moment today to be here in front of you speaking about the final, about the Africa Cup in your own country,” Haller said Saturday. And I just try to enjoy every …

Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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Divine intervention? Ivorians say God is on their team’s side after ‘miracles’ at Africa Cup
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Divine intervention? Ivorians say God is on their team’s side after ‘miracles’ at Africa Cup

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast’s unlikely — some would say miraculous — progression to the Africa Cup of Nations final has convinced locals that God is on their side. Its federation fired the team’s coach after a 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea left it on the verge of elimination, then unsuccessfully tried to hire another coach when results in …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ivory Coast fails to land coach Hervé Renard ‘on loan’ from France women’s team for Africa Cup
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast fails to land coach Hervé Renard ‘on loan’ from France women’s team for Africa Cup

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Host nation Ivory Coast has failed to land French coach Hervé Renard “on loan” from the France women’s team for the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations. Renard led Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup title in 2015 and the country’s soccer federation was keen to bring him back for another attempt after firing his …

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.” …

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

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 …

Salah remains convinced he will win the Africa Cup with Egypt ‘sooner or later’
11 months ago

Salah remains convinced he will win the Africa Cup with Egypt ‘sooner or later’

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Despite his injury and Egypt’s underwhelming start to the Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Salah is still convinced he will win the tournament “sooner or later.” The two-time African player of the year has never won the Africa Cup, coming closest at the last edition and in 2017 when Egypt lost in the final on both …

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 …

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 …

Egypt Coach Says 'Too Early To Call' as Mohamed Salah Sustains Injury in AFCON Clash vs Ghana
11 months ago

Egypt Coach Says 'Too Early To Call' as Mohamed Salah Sustains Injury in AFCON Clash vs Ghana

News 18  

Egypt coach Rui Vitoria said it was “too early to say” whether Mohamed Salah would play again at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations after he sustained an injury in Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Ghana. Rui Vitória on Salah’s injury:“I think it’s not dangerous but let’s see.” pic.twitter.com/fPPcy5bXJX — ~ January 18, 2024 “Salah is an amazing player, one of …

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 …

Burkina Faso edges Mauritania 1-0 in Africa Cup. Namibia claims historic first win
11 months, 1 week ago

Burkina Faso edges Mauritania 1-0 in Africa Cup. Namibia claims historic first win

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Bertrand Traoré scored a late stoppage-time penalty for Burkina Faso to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations opening game on Tuesday. The match in Bouaké was heading toward becoming the first goal-less draw of the tournament until Nouh Mohamed El Abd fouled Issa Kaboré in the penalty area in the third minute of …

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 …

Salah’s Egypt and Osimhen’s Nigeria have frustrating starts at Africa Cup. ‘Blue Sharks’ beat Ghana
11 months, 1 week ago

Salah’s Egypt and Osimhen’s Nigeria have frustrating starts at Africa Cup. ‘Blue Sharks’ beat Ghana

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Big names Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen endured a difficult start to the Africa Cup of Nations as Sunday turned into a day for the underdog. Salah needed to score a late penalty to spare Egypt’s embarrassment by drawing 2-2 against Mozambique, and Osimhen was unable to lift Nigeria to a winning start as the “Super …

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