Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Cote d’Ivoire Clinch 3rd Afcon Title, Beat Nigeria 2-1 in 2023 Final

[ad_1] The delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament ended on Sunday night with host Cote d'Ivoire completing their remarkable turnaround in fortune by becoming the first host nation to win the title in 18 years with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria's Super Eagles. The highly tense final at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium, in the outskirts of Abidjan, Ivory Coast's economic capital, the same venue where Nigeria earlier defeated the tournament hosts 1-0 during the group stage, began with […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Cote D’Ivoire Win AFCON 2023

[ad_1] The Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -– who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting -– rose to head in the opener late in the first half. However, Franck Kessie equalised just after the […]

February 12, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Sebastian Haller Inspires Elephants to Glorious AFCON Triumph

[ad_1] Abidjan — Cote d'Ivoire sealed a magnificent TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title triumph after coming from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's gripping final. A packed-to-the-rafters Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan was the perfect setting for the Elephants to add a third African title in front of their loyal supporters who rallied them to the comeback victory. A first half goal by William Ekong looked to set up the Super Eagles for a fourth title before […]

February 12, 2024

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South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Bafana Walk Away With the Bronze Medal At Afcon

[ad_1] Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams once again led from the front as he saved two penalties during the tense penalty shootout. He saved the final kick from DR Congo's Meschak Elia during sudden death to win the match for the South Africans. The South African senior men's team captain has been reluctant to take credit for his heroics during the tournament but will accept that his contribution was crucial. The two sides created a number of opportunities during the […]

February 11, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon – VP Shettima, Not President Tinubu, to Watch Final in Abidjan

[ad_1] President Bola Tinubu will not watch the AFCON final in Abidjan on Sunday, as he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation The anticipation that President Bola Tinubu would make history by becoming the first Nigerian President to attend an African Cup of Nations final in 44 years has been dashed. President Shehu Shagari was present at the National Stadium in Lagos when the national team won the 1980 AFCON tournament on home soil, and […]

February 11, 2024

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Angolan Among the Referees for the Can’2023 Final

[ad_1] Luanda — Angolan international referee Jerson Emiliano dos Santos is part of the trio of referees appointed by CAF for the final match of the 34th African Football Championship, which ends on Sunday, in Côte d'Ivoire. The 40-year-old professional thus once again deserves the trust of the governing body of continental football for the 9pm clash between Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire, after throughout the competition, which began on the 13th of February, having been named several times. Jerson Emiliano, […]

February 11, 2024

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South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon – Williams Helps Bafana Bafana to Third Place

[ad_1] South Africa claimed the bronze after another penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was back in his element on Saturday as he led his team to the bronze medal after the third-place match against DR Congo went to penalties. The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper played a crucial role in keeping South Africa in the game by making a decisive save on the fifth penalty, which was taken by DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba. […]

February 11, 2024

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Nigeria: A Release By the Nigerian Cardiac Society On the Recently Reported Incidents of Sudden Deaths Associated With Football Matches.

[ad_1] The Nigerian Cardiac Society notes with utmost concern the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad directly or indirectly linked with the surge of emotions associated with the Nigeria- South Africa Match during the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) competition holding in Cote D'Ivoire. The society wishes to commiserate with the immediate families of the deceased and the Country at large and pray for the repose of the souls of the […]

February 11, 2024

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Malawian in Afcon Final Role

[ad_1] Malawi National Football Team the Flames missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals but Football Association of Malawi competitions and communications director Gomezgani Zakazaka will play a role in the final match between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Zakazaka, who is a journalist and possesses Master's degree offered through FIFA programme, Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and marketing qualifications, will be assistant general match coordinator. He is among the last men standing in the epic football showpiece and […]

February 11, 2024

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