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Mauritania/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Beat Mauritania to Book Afcon Quarterfinals Spot

[ad_1] Cape Verde's successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Mauritania 1-0 in the round of 16 on Monday night. A late penalty from Veteran striker, Ryan Mendes, saw the Blue Sharks claimed a deserved victory, as they moved into the quarterfinals to match their best-ever AFCON showing, while the Lions of Chinguetti bowed out after an historic first progression beyond the group stage of the continental […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Cape Verde/Mauritania: Afcon 2023 – Cape Verde Qualify for Quarter-Finals After Beating Mauritania 1-0

[ad_1] Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the last 16. The match at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan was drifting towards extra time when Cape Verde won a spot-kick and captain Mendes converted with just two minutes of the 90 remaining to break Mauritania's resistance. The Blue Sharks then held on […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Angola Players Receive Cash, iPhones As Motivation to Beat Super Eagles

[ad_1] Ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Angola's players and officials have been rewarded with cash and material gifts as motivation to win the match. The Palancas Negras, which thrashed Namibia 3-0 in the Round-of-16 on Saturday to set up a quarterfinal encounter with Nigeria, were also promised cash gifts if they advanced to the semifinal of the tournament. According to report by Angola Press Agency, Banco Angolano de Investimento, a […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Angola: National Companies Encourage Angolan Team With Prizes

[ad_1] Luanda — After beating Namibia 3-0, the Angolan national football team qualified for the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON'2023), taking place in Côte d'Ivoire, and for this they have been receiving awards and promises from national companies. Angola will face Nigeria on Friday in the quarter-final that the squad intend to make history in trying to qualify, for the first time, for the semis of the AFCON'2023 Among the prizes, the Angolan Investment Bank (BAI) has […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Kenya: Malkia, Wafalme Qualify for Africa Games Despite Egypt Defeats

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya's men and women's volleyball teams have qualified for this year's Africa Games after picking the required results at the Africa Zone Five Championships which concluded in Cairo, Egypt over the weekend. The men's team booked a ticket after edging out Burundi by straight sets, despite losing their last game against hosts Egypt. Wafalme lost their final match against Egypt by straight sets (25-20, 25-16, 25-15). The latter clinching the overall title after earlier edging out Burundi […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Rwanda: Mette Insists ‘The Better Team Lost’ After Blues’ Heroes Cup Elimination

[ad_1] Rayon Sports' head coach, Julien Mette, is convinced that his team was the better side despite their shock Heroes Cup elimination at the hands of Police FC. READ ALSO: Heroes Cup: Police FC overcome Rayon to set final date with APR Mette's Blues held Police FC to a 1-1 draw in the competition's semi final held at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, January 28, but Vincent Mashami's joined APR FC after winning the penalty shootouts 4-3. Despite the loss, […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Africa: Afcon 2023 – Africa’s Diaspora Footballers Are Boosting the Continent’s Game – but They Are Also Creating Challenges

[ad_1] The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is approaching its conclusion in Ivory Coast and speculation is rife about which team will be the ultimate winner. It could be one of the continent's footballing heavyweights such as Morocco or Senegal. Alternatively, a relative minnow like Angola or Cape Verde may emerge as the unexpected victor. Last time out, at the 2021 edition in Algeria, Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly lifted the trophy. Before that, Algeria's 2019 triumph in Egypt saw Riyad […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Soludo Orders Rehabilitation of Homeless Ex-Tennis Champion

[ad_1] The ex-tennis star was captured in a video clip roaming the streets of Awka, the Anambra State capital. Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has announced the rescue of former lawn tennis champion, Tanya Okpala. Ms Okpala represented Nigeria in a female lawn tennis tournament in the 1990s. The US-based ex-lawn tennis star was recently captured in a video roaming the streets of Awka, the Anambra State capital. She was said to be homeless and mentally ill. Ms Okpala […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

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Egypt: Afcon Q/Final Day 1&2 Review – Egypt Fall, Nsue’s Missed Penalty Proves Costly

[ad_1] There were no real surprises in the first four quarterfinal matches, though Egypt could have done better against DR Congo. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) now has four quarterfinalists. On Saturday, Nigeria's Super Eagles emerged victorious against five-time champions Cameroon's Indomitable Lions, while Angola's Palancas Negras overcame the loss of their goalkeeper to secure a 3-0 victory against Namibia, setting the stage for a clash on Friday. Sunday witnessed a 1-1 draw between seven-time champions Egypt and […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

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