Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Hosts Ivory Coast win third title after beating Nigeria
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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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 claimed in 1992 and 2015, while this win also allows them to join Nigeria on three Cup of Nations triumphs overall. “We are miracle survivors.” Back from the brink Ivory Coast ’s Max-Alain Gradel and Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara raise the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. 🧡 pic.twitter.com/SKYXJ4Iage — FIFA World Cup February 11, 2024 It seemed inevitable that a second Ivory Coast goal would follow and it duly did with nine minutes of the 90 left as Haller got his studs to Adingra’s cross and diverted the ball into the far corner.

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AFCON 2025 draw: Morocco, Ivory Coast set to be among top seeds in African Cup of Nations
2 weeks, 4 days ago

AFCON 2025 draw: Morocco, Ivory Coast set to be among top seeds in African Cup of Nations

The Hindu  

Africa Cup of Nations host Morocco and title-holder Ivory Coast are likely to be among the top seeds when the draw for the 2025 tournament is made in Rabat on January 27. A Confederation of African Football official told AFP on condition of anonymity as he is not an official spokesperson that the latest world rankings “would almost certainly determine …

Ivory Coast all out for seven runs in new record T20 international low
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast all out for seven runs in new record T20 international low

The Independent  

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Ivory Coast records lowest-ever total after 264-run loss to Nigeria in men’s T20 World Cup qualifier
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast records lowest-ever total after 264-run loss to Nigeria in men’s T20 World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast set a new record for the lowest total ever recorded in a men’s T20 international when it was bowled out for just seven by Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday. Nigeria won the toss and elected to bat first in the T20 World Cup sub-regional Africa qualifier, racking up an imposing 271-4 in its 20 overs. Little did he …

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become final teams to qualify
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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. …

AFCON Qualifiers: Mahrez scores as Algeria crushes Liberia 5-1
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AFCON Qualifiers: Mahrez scores as Algeria crushes Liberia 5-1

The Hindu  

Former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez scored as Algeria cruised to a 5-1 victory over Liberia on Sunday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final-round qualifier. READ | UEFA Nations League: England thrashes Ireland with second-half goal rush Aissa Mandi, 33, equalised midway through the first half after Sampson Dweh had given Liberia a shock sixth-minute lead. Captain Mahrez …

Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola

Al Jazeera  

The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F. Ghana have failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in their qualifying match. The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game on Friday …

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

Sébastien Haller’s first Dortmund start since winning Africa Cup lasts just 8 minutes
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Sébastien Haller’s first Dortmund start since winning Africa Cup lasts just 8 minutes

Associated Press  

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — Sébastien Haller’s first start for Borussia Dortmund since winning the Africa Cup of Nations ended almost as soon as it began on Saturday, putting his Champions League participation in doubt. Haller made only substitute appearances for Dortmund since returning from the Africa Cup with the ankle injury, and he scored a late goal to keep Dortmund’s Champions …

Ivory Coast’s AFCON hero Sebastien Haller to miss next two friendlies
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast’s AFCON hero Sebastien Haller to miss next two friendlies

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations hero Sebastien Haller will miss his country’s next two internationals this month because of injury, new coach Emerse Fae said on Monday as he named his squad for friendlies against Benin and Uruguay. Haller, who resurrected his career at Borussia Dortmund after testicular cancer, scored the winner for the Ivorians as they beat Nigeria …

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast crowned champion to end series of emphatic tales at Africa Cup of Nations
10 months, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Sebastien Haller: Cancer survivor and Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations hero
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Sebastien Haller: Cancer survivor and Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations hero

The Independent  

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Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON defeat of Nigeria caps ‘a story for the ages’
10 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, …

Sebastien Haller’s late winner completes fairytale comeback as hosts Ivory Coast crowned Champions of Africa
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Sebastien Haller’s late winner completes fairytale comeback as hosts Ivory Coast crowned Champions of Africa

The Independent  

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Party begins as Ivory Coast rallies to beat Nigeria 2-1 and win Africa Cup of Nations
10 months, 4 weeks 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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 …

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Star men, key battles and how the AFCON final will be won and lost
11 months ago

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Star men, key battles and how the AFCON final will be won and lost

New York Times  

This year’s Africa Cup of Nations has been packed with incredible nail-biting drama, and we now have a showpiece final ahead of us. Nigeria, who are hoping to win the competition for a fourth time, face host nation and two-time winners Ivory Coast in the deciding game on Sunday night. GO DEEPER Ademola Lookman: The unlikely 'Starboy' propelling Nigeria's AFCON …

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

Nigeria vs South Africa: CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal preview
11 months 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
11 months 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
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. …

Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Different territory’: How African football underdogs caused AFCON upsets
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Different territory’: How African football underdogs caused AFCON upsets

Al Jazeera  

Abidjan, Ivory Coast – As the quarterfinal stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Friday in Ivory Coast, none of the five teams highest-placed teams in the FIFA ranking of December 2023 will feature. Reigning champions Senegal, 2022 World Cup semifinalists and pretournament favourites Morocco, 2004 champions Tunisia, two-time champions and 2019 winners Algeria, and seven-time …

Preview: CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinals
11 months, 1 week 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 …

South Africa provide latest giant-killing as Morocco dumped out of Africa Cup of Nations
11 months, 1 week ago

South Africa provide latest giant-killing as Morocco dumped out of Africa Cup of Nations

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 South Africa survived a late penalty scare to …

AFCON 2024: African heavyweights tumble like dominoes at Cup of Nations
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

South Africa knock World Cup semi-finalists Morocco out of Africa Cup of Nations
11 months, 1 week ago

South Africa knock World Cup semi-finalists Morocco out of Africa Cup of Nations

New York Times  

World Cup semi-finalists Morocco have been knocked out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage after a 2-0 loss to South Africa. Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena secured South Africa’s quarter-final spot, while Achraf Hakimi missed a late penalty for Morocco. Morocco reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, becoming the …

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