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Africa: Know the Nicknames of Group A Teams At the TotalEnergies Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Names define us. They represent us and primarily tell the world who we are, what we stand for, and what we are about. In Africa, our names carry a lot of meaning. As we approach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023, it is imperative that CafOnline.com takes a close look at the nicknames of all the 24 teams that will be taking part in this year's edition. These names speak to the spirit of the […]

January 9, 2024

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Angola: Angop Launches Campaign to Support National Team for Afcon2023

[ad_1] Luanda — A campaign to encourage the national senior men's football team, also known as the Palancas Negras (Sable Antelopes), is being promoted by the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP), as part of the African Nations Championship (AFCON2023). The initiative, which has been running since the 4th of this month, consists of spreading encouraging vídeo messages to the Angolan squad, one of the 24 teams that will be competing in the tournament, to take place from 13 January to 11 […]

January 9, 2024

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Namibian Athletes Aim for the Olympics

[ad_1] Namibia's top athletes are hard at work preparing for the new season during which a host of international events will take place. Some of the major events coming up include the African Games in Ghana in March, the Africa Athletics Championships in Cameroon in June, and the Paris Olympic Games in July and August. Christine Mboma, who won a silver medal at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, is busy preparing for the new season under the watchful eye of […]

January 9, 2024

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Kenya: Sandrafelis Chebet Ready to Conquer the World After Tough Training to Be a Policewoman

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan long distance runner Sandrafelis Chebet is optimistic of representing Kenya at this year's international competitions after completing her rigorous education to be a policewoman. The 2018 Valencia 10km champion said she was preoccupied with training at the Police College in Kiganjo for majority of the past two years, which somewhat hampered her bid to make the Team Kenya squad for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. "Last year...as well as 2022...I was in college. That's why […]

January 9, 2024

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Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions

[ad_1] Luanda — Egypt is the most titled country in the history of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with six trophies. In this competition that began in 1957, Angola has never been on the podium, being in the quarter-finals the best position the team has achieved so far in this continental competition. For climate reasons, the African Football Confederation (CAF) moved the CAN from 2023 to January and February this year. Trophies: 1957 - Egypt 1959 - Egypt 1962 […]

January 9, 2024

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Angola Improve Defensive, Attacking Aspects Ahead of Can Participation

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national football team on Monday trained defensive and attacking aspects ahead of their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN '2023) to take place from January 13 to February 11 in Côte d'Ivoire, a source told ANGOP. According to the training program, Angola will face Bahraini Tuesday at the Shabab Al Ahli stadium before their opening match in the CAN against Algeria on Wednesday. Angola, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Mauritania are in group D of […]

January 9, 2024

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Nigeria: Falconets Coach Names 19 Players for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

[ad_1] Midfielders Adoo Yina and Chima Olise, and forwards Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Janet Akekoromowei, Yemisi Samuel and Opeyemi Ajakaye are all on the roster. Head Coach Chris Musa Danjuma has selected 19 players for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup final qualifying fixture, first leg encounter against Burundi's U20 girls Topping the list for the game billed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday is Captain Oluchi Ohaegbulem, goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defender Shukurat Oladipo and midfielder Taiwo Afolabi. Goalkeeper Shukura Bakare, […]

January 9, 2024

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Nigeria/Guinea: Afcon: Super Eagles Fail Guinea Test Six Days Before Their Opening Match

[ad_1] While some see the defeat as a major blow to Nigeria's confidence heading into AFCON, others say it could be a blessing in disguise. Nigeria's Super Eagles stumbled in their final tune-up match before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), falling 2-0 to Guinea in an international friendly at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Eagles, playing in Abu Dhabi, conceded goals in both halves and failed to find their rhythm throughout the match. Guinea […]

January 9, 2024

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Nigeria/Guinea: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Guinea in Warm-Up Match Ahead of Afcon

[ad_1] The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost 2-0 to the Syli National of Guinea in a friendly played at the Bani Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Jose Peseiro led-side who started the game without their star striker Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho went behind as early as the 14th minute. FT. NGA 0-2 GUI#LetsDoitAgain #SoarSuperEagles-- 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 8, 2024 Simon Moses got a chance to level the game for the Super Eagles […]

January 8, 2024

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Africa: Know the Nicknames of Group A Teams At the TotalEnergies Afcon 2023

Angola: Angop Launches Campaign to Support National Team for Afcon2023

Namibian Athletes Aim for the Olympics

Kenya: Sandrafelis Chebet Ready to Conquer the World After Tough Training to Be a Policewoman

Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions

Angola Improve Defensive, Attacking Aspects Ahead of Can Participation

Nigeria: Falconets Coach Names 19 Players for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria/Guinea: Afcon: Super Eagles Fail Guinea Test Six Days Before Their Opening Match

Nigeria/Guinea: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Guinea in Warm-Up Match Ahead of Afcon

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