Cote d’Ivoire/Ghana: Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Afcon Awards List in Full

[ad_1] The 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded in a fine style at the majestic Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday after Cote d'Ivoire came from behind to seal a magnificent third AFCON title against Nigeria. With the curtains officially closed on the tournament, CAF awarded the best performers of the tournament. Author of Cote d'Ivoire's two assists in the final, Simon Adingra, (22), was named the TotalEnergies Man-of-the-Match for the final. Despite not finishing […]

February 13, 2024

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Kenya: Tusker Thrash Shabana in Homabaya to Revive Title Hopes

[ad_1] Homabay — Tusker FC bounced back to winning ways on Sunday evening, thrashing Shabana FC 4-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay to move to fourth in the FKF Premier League standings. Goals from Deogratious Ojok, Shaphan Oyugi and Joseph Mwangi, adding on to a George Onyango own goal, saw the brewers pick victory on the road and revenge for the 1-0 defeat they suffered when the two sides met in the first leg in Nairobi. The brewers […]

February 13, 2024

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Kenya: Kalonzo Says Kiptum’s Potential Was Limitless

[ad_1] Nairobi — Azimio la Umoja Co-principle Kalonzo Musyoka has mourned the death of Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum who perished in a road accident last night. Through a post published online Musyok described Kiptum's potential as limitless, adding that the 24 years old Marathon world record holder was one of the fastest rising stars in Kenya. "The news of the untimely passing of Kelvin Kiptum deeply saddens us. 24 years old Kiptum was one of the fastest rising […]

February 13, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Kadewere Scores Debut League Goal for Nantes

[ad_1] Zimbabwean forward Tinotenda Kadewere on Sunday scored his first league goal for Nantes in its 2-1 victory over Toulouse in the French League 1. Kadewere who is on loan from Olympique Lyon found the back of the net six minutes into the second half to give his side a 2-0 lead, adding up to Mostafa Mohamed first-half goal which was scored in two minutes. Toulouse, however, managed to score a consolation goal in additional time (96 mins), thanks to […]

February 13, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Turf Wars Between Govt and Council Disrupting Sports Infrastructure Development – Sports Minister

[ad_1] Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Kirsty Coventry says local councils are not willing to work hand in hand with her ministry to develop sports infrastructure around the country. She said this on Thursday during an open session on the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture. The majority of sports infrastructure around the country is dilapidated, and most sports federations have been on record pleading with the government to uplift these structures. Two weeks ago, […]

February 13, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon – Musa Appeals to Nigerian Football Fans to Stop Iwobi Cyberbullying

[ad_1] Iwobi has been the subject of cyberbullying by Nigerian fans after AFCON, with many insinuating he played below par for the Eagles. Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has emphasised the need to stop cyberbullying against his teammate Alex Iwobi following Nigeria's narrow 2-1 defeat to hosts Cote d'Ivoire in the AFCON final. Iwobi has since faced unrelenting criticism from Nigerian football fans on social media platforms. Musa, via his X handle, called for peace and harmony while charging football […]

February 13, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon – I Can’t Believe We Won, Says Cote d’Ivoire Coach

[ad_1] Emerse Fae, coach of the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, says he still finds it hard to believe that his team won Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Fae, at the post-match press conference, said he was overwhelmed by the great feeling of guiding the Elephants to glory on home soil. Cote d'Ivoire came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at a packed Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe on Sunday evening. The man who took over from […]

February 13, 2024

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South Africa: Broos Proud of Bafana Bafana After Bronze Medal

[ad_1] South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he was proud of his players after they edged Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast. Bafana had lost on spot-kicks to Nigeria in the semifinals but rallied to leave west Africa with a medal and underline their potential as a side. It was the best finish for the COSAFA region at the finals since Zambia took gold […]

February 13, 2024

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Nigeria: ‘You Made Us Proud’, Mbah Congratulates Impressive Super Eagles

[ad_1] Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their good showing at the 2023 African Cup of Nations where they lost slimly to the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, in the final match, saying they made the nation proud nevertheless. "Not many people gave the Super Eagles any chance going into the tournament, but they surged all the way to the final. "The exploits of the Super Eagles underscores what we can achieve […]

February 13, 2024

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