News Africa: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations – 5 Things We Learned On Day 21 – Reporters Without Order [ad_1] Tournament organisers have told journalists to behave like sensible individuals. How out of touch are these people? Please, no A dispatch from the Confederaton of African Football (Caf) - the august body running the Africa Cup of Nations - says it has decided to take a tough stand against the pop-up fight clubs at matches between effervescently partisan journalists. The Caf added: "Going forward any media practitioner who is involved in wild celebrations and abuses other media colleagues will […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 2
News Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Thrash Guinea 3-1 to Reach Afcon Semi-Final [ad_1] Former West Ham United defender Arthur Masuaku scored a vital goal as the Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Guinea 3-1 on Friday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Masuaku netted direct from a free-kick on 82 minutes to give his country a two-goal advantage in the quarter-final and they will face hosts Ivory Coast or Mali for a place in the title decider. Mohamed Bayo gave Guinea a 20th-minute lead from a penalty which was cancelled by […] todayFebruary 4, 2024
News Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Eagles Dedicate Win Against Angola to Late Okwaraji [ad_1] Nigeria's Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to the memory of late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, slumped and died while playing in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos. In celebration to their victory against Angola at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the team wrote on its X handle that the triumph was in memory […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 1
Entertainment Africa: From South Africa to Palestine – Art, Culture, and the Anti-Apartheid Struggle [ad_1] Anti-apartheid fighter and cultural worker Mongane Wally Serote spoke at a recent event about the centrality of art and culture to the struggle for liberation In 1979, during the height of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, a group of exiled activists and artists in the neighboring country of Botswana formed the Medu Art Ensemble. A mere six years later, the organization's future was prematurely cut short when the South African Defense Forces Special Forces conducted raids in […] todayFebruary 3, 2024 3
Africa North Africans Dumped Out of Cote d’Ivoire’s Afcon 2023 [ad_1] Morocco, fresh off their World Cup heroics, seemed destined for glory, while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, looked unstoppable The recent qualification for the 2023 AFCON quarterfinals marked a surprising turn of events for North African football powerhouses - Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt - who entered the tournament with high expectations. All four North African teams, despite their strong FIFA rankings (first, third, fourth and fifth respectively), were eliminated before the quarterfinals, raising questions about the impact of […] todayFebruary 3, 2024 1
News Africa: South Africa or Cape Verde – Super Eagles Opponent in Afcon Semi-Final [ad_1] After defeating Angola in the quarter finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the winner between South Africa and Cape Verde in the semi-final. South Africa and Cape Verde will trade tackles on Saturday for a date with Nigeria. The semi-final clash will be played on Wednesday, February 7 in the Ivorian city of Bouake at 6pm Nigeria time. Nigeria qualify for semi-final after beating 1-0 Angola Ademola Lookman, […] todayFebruary 3, 2024 1
News Angola/Nigeria: Fans Optimistic Super Eagles Will Win 2023 Afcon After Defeating Angola [ad_1] Football fans in Osogbo on Friday expressed optimism that Nigeria will win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after the Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0 to qualify for the semifinal of the competition. The fans, who were in jubilant mood after the match on Friday, said they were sure that Nigeria would make it to the finals and win its fourth AFCON this year. Adewale Alabi, a football fan and Super Eagles' supporter, said the team had become […] todayFebruary 3, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Decade of Excellence – Iniffaa to Honour Musawa, Uzoka-Anite, Film Industry Players [ad_1] Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA) 2024 is gearing up to honour prominent figures, including the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, and Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, among others, as part of the this year's festival to mark a significant milestone to commemorate its 10th anniversary. It said the 10-year journey contributed to the evolution of the Nigerian film industry and fostering original expression. Founder and CEO of […] todayFebruary 3, 2024 2
News Angola/Nigeria: Breaking – Nigeria Beat Angola 1-0 to Qualify for Afcon Semifinal [ad_1] A first half goal by Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman, has earned Nigeria a narrow victory over a spirited Angola to advance to the semifinal stage of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast, on Friday night. The Atalanta winger turned in Moses Simon's cross four minutes before half-time to give a Nigeria lead. Bidding to reach their first-ever AFCON semi-final, Angola made a bright start and were denied in the fourth minute when […] todayFebruary 3, 2024 2