Africa: Thrills and Spills As Afcon 2023 Enters Quarterfinals

[ad_1] As Elephants rise and Lions fall, the AFCON's jungle proves no team is safe from the ambush of an upset. With the quarterfinals set, which team will be left standing in Africa's most unpredictable tournament? Football fans at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been treated to a thrilling rollercoaster of excitement, drama, and unexpected twists. The 34th edition of the tournament, currently being held in Ivory Coast, has witnessed electrifying atmospheres in the stands, with fans donning […]

February 2, 2024

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Tanzania: Ruthless Yanga Delight Gamondi

[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans Head Coach Miguel Gamondi acknowledged his team's performance after an outstanding 5-1 win over Hausung FC. The Kariakoo-based club progressed to the third round of the Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) after outclassing the Njombe-based side at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. On the day, Yanga's striker Clement Mzize secured a hat-trick. At the same time, Jonas Mkude and Mahlatse Makudubela contributed one goal each to help the defending champions advance […]

February 1, 2024

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Rwanda: Gasogi United Saga Takes New Twist as Players Resume Training

[ad_1] Businessman Charles Nkuliza Kakooza, alias KNC, may have informed the Rwanda FA about his decision to disband his team Gasogi United, but no player has left the club yet. The team has not stopped training either, Times Sport has learnt. KNC told the media that he has disbanded his club with immediate effect after what he referred to as 'corrupt refereeing' after Saturday's 1-0 league loss to AS Kigali at Kigali Pele Stadium in a week 17 fixture. Rwanda […]

February 1, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon – NFF Denies Blaming Super Eagles’ Bonuses, Allowances Delay On CBN

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decried insinuations in some quarters that the Central Bank of Nigeria is delaying payments of match bonuses and allowances due to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d'Ivoire. Recall that the NFF had announced before the commencement of AFCON that it had secured approval of a N12.5 billion from the federal government for the campaign and other outstanding issues, and it would pay each player […]

January 31, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – CAF Confirms Osimhen, Others’ Drug Tests Negative

[ad_1] The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. The squad members that were tested are striker Victor Osimhen, forward Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong. The Confederation of African Football picked Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen and his Eagles teammates for a random drug test after their sterling performance against Cameroon in Saturday's Round of 16 match. Osimhen was the driving force […]

January 31, 2024

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Angola: Gelson to Replace Neblú in Angola’s Goal

[ad_1] Luanda — Interclube's goalkeeper, Gelson Magala, has joined the National Team competing at AFCON 2023, in Côte d'Ivoire, to replace Neblú, sent off in the round of 16 match against Zambia (3-0), for having hands on the ball out of his goal area. The 24-year-old athlete - originally not part of the 23 selected for the competition - joins the group that has been in Abidjan since Monday for Friday's 6pm game with Nigeria, for the quarter-finals, at the […]

January 31, 2024

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Rwanda: Etoile Coach Kwaku Optimistic About League Survival

[ad_1] Etoile de l'Est head coach Imama Kwaku Amapakabo is confident that his side can avoid relegation from the 2023/24 season. The Nigerian tactician took over the Primus National League returnees from Maurice Nshimiyimana who was show the exit door in November 2023 and the new coach is bent on transforming the team as they hope to maintain their topflight status. "With just two games played in the second round, the players are beginning to understand and believe in what […]

January 31, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – South Africa Shock Morocco, Mali Ease Through

[ad_1] All top five FIFA-ranked teams have been dumped out at AFCON 2023 after South Africa shocked Morocco on Tuesday The 2023 Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) continues to be a tournament of surprises. A day after the defending champions Senegal, Africa's second-ranked team, were sent packing by the hosts. the top-ranked Morocco team, who made it to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, were sent packing by South Africa. Two second half goals from Evidence Makgopa including an excellent free-kick by […]

January 31, 2024

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Morocco/South Africa: Morocco Knocked Out of 2023 Afcon

[ad_1] [MAP] Morocco, lacking injured talisman Hakim Ziyech, were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after losing 0-2 against South Africa. [ad_2] Source link

January 31, 2024

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