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 appeared in court after being arrested on suspicion of corruption and questioned by police over how the federation spent more than $6 million given to it by the government. South African Football Association CEO Tebogo Motlanthe said they will ask CAF and FIFA to investigate “the conduct” of N’Diaye and the other match officials.

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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, 4 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. …

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

Five more countries book places at African Cup of Nations finals
2 months ago

Five more countries book places at African Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda all booked spots at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday, some without even playing in the latest qualifiers. Tunisia snatched a stoppage time goal from Ali El Abdi’s diving header to edge Madagascar 3-2 in neutral Pretoria and make sure it will finish in the top two places in Group …

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

Penalty hands Tunisia victory as Africa’s World Cup qualifiers resume
7 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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

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. …

South Africa knock World Cup semi-finalists Morocco out of Africa Cup of Nations
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon
11 months, 3 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, …

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 …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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 …

When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona
1 year ago

When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is around the corner, with Ivory Coast hosting the highly-anticipated tournament for only the second time. The full list stadiums that have been selected to host AFCON matches is as follows: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro Stade de la Paix, Bouake Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo Laurent …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s winning start to World Cup qualifying continued with a 2-0 victory over the Gambia as it was among five countries who had away success in group matches on Monday. Also victorious on the road were Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya and Madagascar while Mali were held to a surprise home draw as Africa’s preliminaries for the 2026 World …

New African World Cup qualifying campaign starts after change from ‘nightmare’ setup
1 year, 2 months ago

New African World Cup qualifying campaign starts after change from ‘nightmare’ setup

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. For the 2026 World Cup, the 54 African entrants were divided into …

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 …

Egypt qualifies for Africa Cup of nations finals
1 year, 7 months ago

Egypt qualifies for Africa Cup of nations finals

The Hindu  

Egypt came from behind to beat Guinea 2-1 on Wednesday and secure a record-extending 26th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they made sure of top spot in their qualifying group with one match to play in the preliminary competition. Captain Mohamed Salah missed two gilt-edged chances, but Mahmoud Trezeguet and Mostafa Mohamed scored to ensure Egypt …

Holder Senegal through to Cup of Nations finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Holder Senegal through to Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Defending champions Senegal, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Tunisia added their names to the list of qualified teams for next year’s African Cup of Nations finals after away successes in Tuesday’s qualifiers. South Africa scrambled a 2-1 away win over Liberia to join Morocco, who qualified without kicking a ball last week, from Group K. Tunisia ensured a top-two finish …

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 …

Africa Cup of Nations qualifier: Naim Sliti Leads Tunisia to Big Win Over Equatorial Guinea
2 years, 7 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations qualifier: Naim Sliti Leads Tunisia to Big Win Over Equatorial Guinea

News 18  

Naim Sliti scored and created two other goals as Qatar World Cup qualifiers Tunisia began a four-match build-up this month by hammering 10-man Equatorial Guinea 4-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday. After Joan Elo was sent off following a second yellow card, a Sliti cross enabled substitute Seifeddine Jaziri to ned past goalkeeper Jesus Owono …

Ghana, Angola and Libya Win on Opening African Cup of Nations Qualifiers
2 years, 7 months ago

Ghana, Angola and Libya Win on Opening African Cup of Nations Qualifiers

News 18  

Angola, Ghana and Libya all won on Wednesday as home advantage proved decisive on the opening day of the group qualifiers for next year’s African Cup of Nations. Ghana next play away against the Central African Republic in neutral Angola on Sunday before heading to Japan for two more testing friendlies next week as they look ahead to the tournament …

Salah's Egypt draws Keita's Guinea in African Cup qualifying
2 years, 8 months ago

Salah's Egypt draws Keita's Guinea in African Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah is set to face Liverpool teammate Naby Keita in qualifying for next year's African Cup of Nations after Egypt was drawn in the same group as Guinea on Tuesday. Defending champion Senegal, which beat Egypt in this year's final, faces Benin, Mozambique and Rwanda in Group L. The qualifiers kick off in June. The 2023 African Cup will …

Salah’s Egypt draws Keita’s Guinea in African Cup qualifying
2 years, 8 months ago

Salah’s Egypt draws Keita’s Guinea in African Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Mohamed Salah is set to face Liverpool teammate Naby Keita in qualifying for next year’s African Cup of Nations after Egypt was drawn in the same group as Guinea on Tuesday. Defending champion Senegal, which beat Egypt in this year’s final, faces Benin, Mozambique and Rwanda in Group L. The qualifiers kick off in June. …

Mohamed Salah racially abused and pelted with bottles and rocks as Egypt lose to Senegal
2 years, 9 months ago

Mohamed Salah racially abused and pelted with bottles and rocks as Egypt lose to Senegal

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 secured Senegal’s place at the World …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Cameroon stuns Algeria, books ticket to Qatar
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Cameroon stuns Algeria, books ticket to Qatar

The Hindu  

Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia and Cameroon also qualified for Qatar and will join Senegal to make up Africa’s five teams at the World Cup. Cameroon pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory in Algeria after extra time to end 2-2 on aggregate and advance on the away goals rule. Cameroon launched a free kick at Algeria's goal in the fourth minute of …

World Cup playoffs provide a Salah vs. Mané sequel
2 years, 9 months ago

World Cup playoffs provide a Salah vs. Mané sequel

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa’s World Cup playoffs will serve up a Mohamed Salah vs. Sadio Mané sequel as the Liverpool teammates face off on opposite sides again with their countries, this time for a place at soccer’s biggest show. Salah’s Egypt will face Mané’s Senegal in one of the continent’s five decisive World Cup playoffs, with the first …

Mali handed World Cup qualification boost
2 years, 10 months ago

Mali handed World Cup qualification boost

The Hindu  

Mali has been handed a boost in its bid to qualify for the World Cup after being allowed to host the first leg of its playoff tie against Tunisia at home in Bamako. Mali had been denied use of its home stadiums during the group phase of the World Cup qualifiers last year when the Confederation of African Football ruled …

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 …

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations after Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy become shootout heroes
2 years, 11 months ago

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations after Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy become shootout heroes

The Telegraph  

And welcome to live coverage of the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations from Yaounde's Olemebe Stadium. Senegal, beaten finalists in 2019, topped their group with a win and two draws then defeated Cape Verde, Equitorial Guinea and Burkina Faso in the knockout stages in their bid to win their continental championship for the first time. Egypt, a …

Salah's Egypt, Mane's Senegal into African Cup semifinals
2 years, 11 months ago

Salah's Egypt, Mane's Senegal into African Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

The biggest stars of African football are on course to meet in their continent's biggest game. Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Sadio Mané's Senegal reached the African Cup of Nations semifinals on Sunday. Salah scored the equalizer and created the winner to inspire Egypt's comeback to beat Morocco 2-1 after extra time in the day's first quarterfinal. Mané set up Famara …

Africa Cup of Nations: Who is in the last 16 and when are the games?
2 years, 11 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Who is in the last 16 and when are the games?

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. Guinea v Gambia January 24, Bafoussam, 1600 Guinea reached the last 16 …

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 …

AFCON 2021: Ghana sent packing by minnows as Morocco, Senegal top groups
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON 2021: Ghana sent packing by minnows as Morocco, Senegal top groups

The Hindu  

Four-time champion Ghana was eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in a stunning upset, while Morocco and Senegal won its respective groups but without backing up its status as pre-tournament favourite. Just two days after Equatorial Guinea shook up the tournament by beating defending champion Algeria, equally tiny Comoros humiliated Ghana with a 3-2 win in Group …

Africa Cup of Nations day 2: Sadio Mane scores last-minute winner while Morocco beat Ghana late on
3 years ago

Africa Cup of Nations day 2: Sadio Mane scores last-minute winner while Morocco beat Ghana late on

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 After hosts Cameroon and Cabo Verde started the …

World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon reach playoff, Ivory Coast out
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon reach playoff, Ivory Coast out

The Hindu  

Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia took their last chances and qualified for the World Cup playoffs in Africa on Tuesday, but Ivory Coast didn’t seize the day and is the continent’s biggest team so far to miss out on next year’s tournament in Qatar. Karl Toko Ekambi's first-half goal settled the tense Group D decider as Ivory Coast lost the …

Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon in WC playoffs, Ivory Coast out
3 years, 1 month ago

Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon in WC playoffs, Ivory Coast out

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia took their last chances and qualified for the World Cup playoffs in Africa on Tuesday, but Ivory Coast didn’t seize the day and is the continent’s biggest team so far to miss out on next year’s tournament in Qatar. Cameroon ended Ivory Coast’s campaign with a 1-0 win in their …

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 …

World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria a point away from playoffs after beating Liberia
3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria a point away from playoffs after beating Liberia

The Hindu  

Nigeria moved a point away from Africa’s final World Cup playoffs as a pair of penalties saw off Liberia 2-0 on Saturday, while a crunch game between Ivory Coast and Cameroon will decide which one goes through out of their group. The victory kept Nigeria top of Group C by two points and needing just a draw at home to …

World Cup Qualifiers: Mali through to last 10 in WC qualifying, setback for Ghana
3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Mali through to last 10 in WC qualifying, setback for Ghana

The Hindu  

Mali progressed to the final round of African World Cup qualifying by beating 10-man Rwanda 3-0 on Thursday, while Ghana experienced a major setback in its quest to make it to Qatar next year. Ghana was held to a 1-1 draw by Ethiopia, a result that opened the door for South Africa to take a three-point lead over Ghana 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 …

Senegal and Morocco through to World Cup playoffs
3 years, 3 months ago

Senegal and Morocco through to World Cup playoffs

The Hindu  

Senegal was the first team to advance to the final World Cup playoffs in Africa after Famara Diedhiou's hat trick secured a 3-1 win over Namibia on Tuesday. Sadio Mane provided the crosses for Diedhiou's first and third goals at Orlando Stadium in South Africa and Senegal's fourth win from four games ensured top spot in Group H with two …

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ivory Coast keeps ahead of Cameroon
3 years, 3 months ago

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ivory Coast keeps ahead of Cameroon

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast kept its nose in front of rival Cameroon in the battle for top place in its World Cup qualifying group as both countries won their latest African Group D games on Monday. READ : Germany books 2022 World Cup spot with 4-0 win over North Macedonia Nicolas Pepe scored after two minutes to give the Ivorians an early …

African World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria beats CAR to top group
3 years, 3 months ago

African World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria beats CAR to top group

The Hindu  

Nigeria gained revenge over Central African Republic on Sunday with a 2-0 win while Tunisia moved closer to winning its group and advancing to the last phase of Africa’s World Cup qualification. Tanzania upset Benin 1-0 away to take a slim lead in Group J while Mali and Uganda both won to keep up their tussle in Group E. Nigeria …

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 …

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