Africa

[ad_1] The federation said Cisse, who was appointed in March 2015 and guided Senegal to their first Afcon triumph two years after reaching the final under his leadership, had been attended to by medical staff in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, where his team have played both of their opening matches at the finals.Former Senegal defender Cisse oversaw a 3-0 win over The Gambia on Monday as the world's 20th-ranked nation made […]

[ad_1] Gelson Dala's double helped Angola earn their first win in nine games at the Afcon finalsGelson Dala scored twice as Angola beat Mauritania to close in on the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.Forward Dala reacted smartly to the rebound from a corner to put his side ahead, firing a shot against the turf and into the roof of the net.Sidi Amar levelled for the Lions of […]

[ad_1] Baghdad Bounedjah scored twice to keep Algeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive as they drew against Burkino Faso in Group D.Mohamed Konate's powerful header had put the Stallions ahead before Bounedjah equalised in the 51st minute, scoring from close range.Bertrand Traore's penalty put Burkino Faso back in front 20 minutes later.But Bounedjah rose highest to head in Algeria's second equaliser in added time to pick up a […]

[ad_1] Sudan suspends its membership as Igad attempts to end the country's month-long civil war. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] A court in Sierra Leone on Friday allowed the former president Ernest Bai Koroma to travel to Nigeria for medical care. He left by plane flying to Nigeria on Friday after the court permit amid charges for his alleged role in a failed military coup attempt. Koroma is facing four offences including treason for his alleged role in the incident which occurred last November. The charges also include misprision […]

[ad_1] President Félix Tshisekedi had threatened that he could take the war to Rwanda if re-elected. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Mohamed Salah helped Egypt reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's vital Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday with a hamstring injury.The Liverpool forward, 31, has also been ruled out of a last-16 tie should Egypt qualify.Salah limped off before half-time in the 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday. The result has left the record […]

[ad_1] Guinea beat The Gambia 1-0 to move to the brink of a place in the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Aguibou Camara scored the second-half winner, stabbing in Morgan Guilavogui's pass to lift Kaba Diawara's side up to second in Group C after two games.Mohamed Bayo almost doubled the lead, lifting a shot against the crossbar from Guilavogui's low cross.Yankuba Minteh thought he had levelled for […]

[ad_1] Tanzania have suspended manager Adel Amrouche after he was given an eight-match ban by the Confederation of African Football (Caf).The sanction was imposed after officials from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) contacted Caf to complain about remarks made by Amrouche.The two countries met in Group F at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, with Morocco winning 3-0 after Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off.A statement from […]