AFCON 2023
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They were losing 4-0 as hosts. They won the whole tournament
The Alassane Ouattara Stadium, built as a gleaming monument to Ivorian footballing ambition, fell into a stunned, heavy silence on January 22, 2024.
Senegal’s Krepin accused CAF of corruption, after shock lost
Due to accusations of match-fixing and corruption, the defending champions, Senegal, were eliminated from the competition. The round-of-16 clash against Ivory Coast proved to be a highly contentious affair, leaving both players and fans in disbelief. Monaco’s Krepin Diatta, a key member of the Senegalese squad, took center stage in the post-match drama, alleging that […]
Gabaski’s Journey Takes a Turn as Egypt Bows Out of AFCON 2023 in a Penalty Shootout
Egypt’s star goalkeeper, Gabaski, who had been hailed as the nation’s hero throughout the 2021 AFCON, found himself at the center of a heart-wrenching moment as he inadvertently became the protagonist in the story of Egypt’s exit from the tournament. The clash unfolded as Egypt faced off against a resilient Congo side in a nail-biting […]
Nigeria Secures Convincing 2-0 Victory Over Cameroon in CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria defeated Cameroon in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 Round of 16 in an exciting match between the continent’s biggest football teams at Abidjan’s Felix Houphout-Boigny Stadium. Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight with a brilliant performance, securing Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 win. The game started off with an outbreak of activity from Cameroon as Zambo Anguissa showed off his skills early on, finding Karl Toko Ekambi. The initial attempt, though, was thwarted by the persistent William Ekong of the Nigerian defense. The Super Eagles believed they had taken the lead when Lookman’s corner in the ninth minute found Ajayi, who slotted the ball into the net, but VAR stepped in and denied the goal for offside. Nigeria managed to […]
Daniel Amartey Clears the Air on AFCON 2023 Speculations
Amid ongoing media speculations regarding his purported discontent during the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, Daniel Amartey, the Ghanaian footballer, has taken the opportunity to address the rumors of his supposed frustration with playing time and team dynamics. Before the crucial final group match against Mozambique, reports emerged suggesting that Amartey had deleted all Black […]
Sports Ministry Spent $1.5 Million on Ghana’s AFCON 2023 Qualifiers
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has reportedly spent a staggering $1.5 million on Ghana’s qualifying campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. This disclosure, made by (Member of Parliament of North Tongu) Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was uncovered in official documents and sheds light on the substantial financial cost incurred during the Black […]
CAF Disciplinary Board imposes $15,000 fine on Ghana following AFCON fans clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken a stern stance against the Ghana Football Association, imposing a $15,000 fine in response to the fans’ clash during the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game against Cape Verde on January 14, 2024. The incident occurred at half-time in Stand 18, where two groups of Ghanaian […]
Head coach of Tanzania’s national team suspended over CAF Morocco Influence remarks
The head coach of the Tanzanian national team, Adel Amrouchi, has been suspended over remarks about Morocco influencing CAF (Confederation of African Football). The suspension follows an official complaint filed by Morocco regarding Amrouchi’s comments, where he claimed that the Moroccan national team had significant influence both within and outside CAF. He suggested that Morocco […]
Equatorial Guinea Tops Group A
Emilio Nsue’s sensational hat trick has catapulted Equatorial Guinea to the top of Group A after a commanding 4-2 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The Group A clash, held in Abidjan on Thursday, not only showcased Nsue’s exceptional skill but also marked the highest-scoring game in the tournament thus far. Equatorial Guinea, led by the dynamic performance […]
Onana’s Starting Position Against Senegal in Limbo
In the lead-up to the crucial match against Senegal, Cameroon’s coach remains non-committal regarding Andre Onana’s starting position, despite assuring that his late arrival poses no issues. The coach refrains from providing any guarantees on Onana’s place in the starting lineup, adding an element of suspense and speculation among fans and pundits alike. While acknowledging […]
Ghana vs Egypt: AFCON 2023 Pre-match Analysis
As the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Group B action resumes today, Thursday, 18 January, all eyes will be on Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët Boigny stadium, where the tournament record holders, Egypt, are set to face off against West African giants, Ghana, in a highly anticipated 20:00 GMT kick-off. Both teams are […]