Time to shine: Ivory Coast counts wins but not costs as AFCON 2023 begins
11 months, 1 week ago

Time to shine: Ivory Coast counts wins but not costs as AFCON 2023 begins

Al Jazeera  

Abidjan, Ivory Coast – Cocktails being named after popular African footballers. Construction and controversy President Ouattara alluded to the potential reconciliatory role of hosting the Nations Cup for a second time – the other time was in 1984 – when he told the nation during his New Year’s address: “We must show our ability to unite, to make our country shine.” His government has been busy ahead of the tournament. Diallo, a former vice president of 29-time Ivorian league winners ASEC Mimosas, is also hopeful that the modern facilities – including four new training pitches in the host cities – will accelerate the development of the country’s next generation of talent. “Research shows that South Africa’s World Cup effort added about 0.5 percent to in 2010 but the aftermath has been economically disappointing,” he tells Al Jazeera. “Ghana saw the new stadia built for the 2008 Nations Cup deteriorate fairly rapidly and has still not found a means for them to pay for themselves.” “Of course, infrastructure like roads, hotels and hospitals may fare better, but only if their design and siting are very strategic.

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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 parade through Abidjan, champions of Africa
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast parade through Abidjan, champions of Africa

Hindustan Times  

Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the hosts' remarkable Africa Cup of Nations triumph the night before. "The overwhelming feeling is one of pride," said Junior Djedjess, one of the fans on hand to soak in the national team's astonishing run after a terrible group stage. …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

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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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 …

‘Different territory’: How African football underdogs caused AFCON upsets
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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 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 …

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

AFCON 2024: Injured Salah convinced African Cup of Nations success will come ‘sooner or later’
11 months ago

AFCON 2024: Injured Salah convinced African Cup of Nations success will come ‘sooner or later’

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah said Sunday he is convinced he will win the African Cup of Nations with Egypt “sooner or later” but admitted his country will need to improve if it is to do so at this year’s edition, where he is currently out injured. The Liverpool forward spoke to reporters ahead of the Pharaohs’ decisive final group game against Cape …

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  

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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 …

Top 10 players to watch at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast
11 months, 1 week ago

Top 10 players to watch at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast

Al Jazeera  

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast when the hosts face Guinea-Bissau on January 13 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. How many international goals Salah will add to the 53 he has already netted, in only 93 appearances, is likely to be the decisive stat for Egypt’s hopes for erasing the memory of defeat …

AFCON: Your guide to the games, the stars and the storylines
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFCON: Your guide to the games, the stars and the storylines

New York Times  

The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations starts on Saturday, with hosts Ivory Coast taking on Guinea-Bissau. Let’s start with the basics… At a Confederation of African Football meeting in 2014, Guinea were announced as the host of AFCON 2023, with the tournament scheduled to take place in Cameroon in 2019 and the Ivory Coast in 2021. Manchester …

Which teams are favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Which teams are favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFCON 2023 crown in Ivory Coast. Some of football’s biggest stars will showcase their skills when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way in Ivory Coast on January 13. While the timing of the tournament has upset elite European clubs, the presence of five African …

AFCON 2024: Ghana veteran Andre Ayew eyes scoring record
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFCON 2024: Ghana veteran Andre Ayew eyes scoring record

The Hindu  

Veteran Ghana forward Andre Ayew is hoping to create one record and equal another during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast from Saturday. He shares the record of scoring in six with compatriot Asamoah Gyan, Zambian Kalusha Bwalya and Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o, the all-time leading Cup of Nations scorer with 18 goals. Voting lines now open …

All you need to know about the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023
11 months, 2 weeks ago

All you need to know about the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023

Al Jazeera  

Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups and prize money for AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast. Group A – Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau Group B – Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique Group C – Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, and The Gambia Group D – Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Angola Group E – Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, and …

Africa Cup of Nations organisers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy
1 year ago

Africa Cup of Nations organisers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy

The Hindu  

All is on track for African football’s biennial showpiece, the Africa Cup of Nations, according to organisers in the Ivory Coast who are confident their security measures will prevent a repeat of the tragedy that overshadowed the 2021 edition in Cameroon. Youssouf Kouyate, director-general of the Ivory Coast police, told AFP they had measures in place for all six stadia …

Dates set for 2023 Nations Cup as club v country clash looms
1 year, 8 months ago

Dates set for 2023 Nations Cup as club v country clash looms

The Hindu  

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast will run from January 13-February 11 next year, the Confederation of African Football confirmed on Thursday, providing another club versus-country clash for top African players in Europe’s elite leagues. The finals were postponed from June-July this year due to concerns over the weather at that time, and will instead be …

Guinea removed as host of 2025 African Cup in latest switch
2 years, 2 months ago

Guinea removed as host of 2025 African Cup in latest switch

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The African soccer confederation has removed Guinea as host of the 2025 African Cup of Nations because of inadequate infrastructure, the latest in a series of switches and delays for the continental championship over the last 10 years. In a statement, CAF said the infrastructure and facilities in Guinea were “not ready to host a …

Ivory Coast Let Coach Patrice Beaumelle Go
2 years, 8 months ago

Ivory Coast Let Coach Patrice Beaumelle Go

News 18  

Ivory Coast have not renewed the contract of coach Patrice Beaumelle, the Ivorian Football Federation said on Tuesday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP “The contract of Mr Patrice Beaumelle, national coach of the senior team, ended on April 6, 2022, after 24 months,” said the statement. Frenchman Beaumelle was a longtime assistant …

AFCON 2021: Egypt beats Cameroon, will play Senegal in final
2 years, 10 months ago

AFCON 2021: Egypt beats Cameroon, will play Senegal in final

The Hindu  

Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane — two of African football's leading forwards — will be facing off as rivals for the continental title. It was Clinton N’Jie's miss wide that secured Egypt's progress after the seven-time African champions scored their first three penalties. It was the first game back at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde since eight fans …

AFCON 2021: Experience will stand Senegal in good stead for final, says Mane
2 years, 10 months ago

AFCON 2021: Experience will stand Senegal in good stead for final, says Mane

The Hindu  

Senegal’s experience of playing in the last Africa Cup of Nations final will be a “good asset” for the team in Sunday’s title decider, according to forward Sadio Mane. Senegal, which beat Burkina Faso 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the final, has yet to win the continental title but came close in Cairo in 2019. “Experience is a good asset,” …

AFCON 2021: Comoros’ dream-run is a testimony of everything the Cup of Nations has been about
2 years, 10 months ago

AFCON 2021: Comoros’ dream-run is a testimony of everything the Cup of Nations has been about

The Hindu  

Comoros made history in its debut appearance in the African Cup of Nations this year. Not only did it beat three-time World Cup finalist Ghana to reach the knockouts, but also threatened five-time AFCON Winner Cameroon with a tight contest without a goalkeeper. RELATED| Jean-Daniel Padovani, who leads the goalkeeping staff at the Comoros National team told Sportstar that after …

AFCON: Low turnout, high interest and COVID checks
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON: Low turnout, high interest and COVID checks

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks at the interest levels in Cameroon which is hosting football’s Africa Cup of Nations. Yaounde, Cameroon – Tamula Ernest, a father-of-three, gave up his job as a bricklayer to follow the Cameroon national football team, “the indomitable lions”, at the the Africa Cup of Nations. “I am overjoyed that this tournament is finally here,” Ernest told Al …

Football-loving Cameroon counts down to first AFCON in 50 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Football-loving Cameroon counts down to first AFCON in 50 years

Al Jazeera  

Yaounde, Cameroon – Ndongo Minsoko was 10 years old in 1972 when he was among 1,000 students who were selected to join thousands of other spectators for the opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde. “We should give a very, very good image of our country.” On Sunday, Cameroon’s national team …

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ivory Coast keeps ahead of Cameroon
3 years, 2 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 …

Africa Cup of Nations: Title-holders Algeria and Ivory Coast renew continental rivalry
3 years, 4 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Title-holders Algeria and Ivory Coast renew continental rivalry

Firstpost  

Algeria and the Ivory Coast were placed in Group E with Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea when the draw was made in Yaounde on Tuesday. Algeria will face the Ivory Coast, the only team they failed to defeat in winning the last Africa Cup of Nations, when Cameroon host the 2021 edition between 9 January and 6 February, 2022. Sadio …

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