Africa

[ad_1] Sebastien Haller was the hero for Ivory Coast again as the Elephants came from behind to beat Nigeria and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil.The striker, who had also netted the semi-final winner just 13 months on from his return from testicular cancer, flicked in Simon Adingra's cross with the toe of his boot with nine minutes remaining to complete a second-half comeback and […]

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[ad_1] Within reach of major mining towns supplying metals and minerals in high demand such as gold, tin and coltan, Goma has become a vital economic hub. Its road and air transport links, and the fact that it has a huge UN peacekeeping base, has attracted a host of businesses, international organisations and diplomatic consulates. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] One of Uganda's best sculptors, Peter Oloya, has used art to overcome his childhood abduction. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] South Africa and DR Congo went straight to penalties after the 90 minutes ended goalless, with the 1996 champions winning 6-5 in the shootoutSouth Africa took third at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties to secure their best finish at a Nations Cup since 2000. Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams was the key man again, as the quarter-final hero saved two spot-kicks. First, […]

[ad_1] Forced to quit playing at the age of 28 because of vein inflammation issues in his legs, Fae was part of the Ivorian side that finished runners-up in 2006, a campaign in which he played every minute.He will now try to ensure the two-time champions score their first goal in a Nations Cup final, with their four previous appearances in the continent's showpiece football finale all going to penalties […]