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 team coach after the group stage. Well, it paid off.” Ivory Coast’s progression to the final remained fraught with setbacks as it overcame the firing of its coach and claimed very late come-from-behind wins over defending champion Senegal and Mali in the knockout stage. “Every game was difficult,” Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana said after the final.

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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 …

Ivory Coast parade through Abidjan, champions of Africa
10 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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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

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, 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  

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 Cancer survivor Sebastien Haller inspired hosts Ivory Coast …

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 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: 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 …

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. …

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 …

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  

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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 …

Your guide to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals – expect drama
11 months, 1 week ago

Your guide to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals – expect drama

New York Times  

If you thought the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations was fun and unpredictable, then the knockout rounds are providing an even higher level of drama. GO DEEPER Structured defence rather than thrilling attack is powering Nigeria through AFCON DR Congo vs Guinea Friday, 8pm GMT /3 pm ET at Olympique Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan Guinea were uninspiring …

Host Ivory Coast beats defending champ Senegal on penalties to reach Africa Cup quarters
11 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon
11 months, 2 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
11 months, 2 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
11 months, 2 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.” …

Equatorial Guinea routs Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave host nation at risk of Africa Cup elimination
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates as Troost-Ekong penalty breaks deadlock
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates as Troost-Ekong penalty breaks deadlock

The Independent  

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AFCON: Mohamed Salah Rescues Egypt, Nigeria Draw But Ghana Stunned
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

News 18  

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

Ivory Coast kicks off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast kicks off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half as the hosts completed a 2-0 Group A victory over Guinea Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations opening game played in energy-sapping humidity on Saturday. The Ivorians were always favourites against a Guinea Bissau team who have now not won any of their 10 Cup of Nations finals …

Host nation Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup party with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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  

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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 …

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 …

Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans
2 years ago

Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Morocco’s fans in the Arab world took the North African team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Saturday’s World Cup third-place playoff philosophically. Its loss to France on Wednesday dashed fans’ hopes that Morocco would become an underdog champion, but many had hoped that it would at least take third place in facing off against Croatia. Seeing Palestinian flags …

How Morocco gave people from Global South the power to believe
2 years ago

How Morocco gave people from Global South the power to believe

Al Jazeera  

Morocco’s fairytale resulted in widespread unanimous support from the global south that enraptured the hearts of millions of people. “I would also say that the Global South feels so connected to the family bonding when they see pictures of Moroccan players celebrating with a mother that looks a lot like many mothers from this region, versus the individualist Western lifestyle.” …

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run
2 years ago

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run

NPR  

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run Enlarge this image toggle caption Abdelali Essaouis Abdelali Essaouis Morocco's success at the World Cup has turned the Atlas Lions into a Cinderella team, winning over fans who love a good underdog story. Enlarge this image toggle caption Abdelali Essaouis Abdelali Essaouis In upsetting European powerhouses …

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace
2 years ago

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DOHA, Qatar — It’s a rare moment in the Middle East when the public’s voice roars louder than those of the governments. But Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar have stirred a joy and pride among Arab fans that have, at least for a moment, eclipsed the region’s many political divisions. It’s …

Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate World Cup victory over Portugal
2 years, 1 month ago

Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate World Cup victory over Portugal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ecstatic Moroccans poured into the …

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win
2 years, 1 month ago

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win

Al Jazeera  

Morocco’s World Cup fairytale continues to enchant football lovers after the Atlas Lions beat Portugal 1-0 to book their place in the tournament’s semi-finals. In the Arab world, Saturday’s win felt particularly sweet, with Morocco’s progression marking the first time an Arab or African country has ever reached the last four in 92 years of World Cup history. “And a …

Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
2 years, 1 month ago

Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain

Associated Press  

RABAT, Morocco — Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe on Tuesday, waving flags and honking horns to celebrate their national soccer team’s historic victory over Spain at the World Cup. Morocco defeated Spain in a penalty shootout, making the Atlas Lions the only team from outside Europe or South America to make …

Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win over Spain
2 years, 1 month ago

Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win over Spain

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – It was ecstasy for Morocco and sheer anguish for Spain as the Atlas Lions defeated the former world champions on penalties at Qatar’s Education City Stadium and secured a quarter-final berth for the first time in World Cup history. The Fez resident said both “Arabs and Africans” will be the “happiest people today”. Anass Boumlek, 26, from …

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  

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Senegal vs Egypt: How Cameroon is preparing for the AFCON final
2 years, 11 months ago

Senegal vs Egypt: How Cameroon is preparing for the AFCON final

Al Jazeera  

The hosts were knocked out of AFCON by Egypt on Thursday but locals are looking forward to the final on Sunday. “It was not a good game for Senegal because Algeria scored in the first five minutes, decided to close the game, and Senegal never came back.” Two years on since Baghdad Bounedjah deflected that shot and condemned Senegal to …

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 …

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