Nigeria took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 1-0 win over hosts Ivory Coast in Group A. The match’s key moment came in the 55th minute after Ousmane Diomande caught Victor Osimhen in the box. That allowed William Troost-Ekong to blast home from the penalty spot. Roared on ...
The Black Stars of Ghana battled hard but were held to a 2-2 draw by Egypt in their second Group B match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday night. Although Mohammed Kudus stole the show with a dazzling brace, defensive lapses allowed Egypt to snatch a point, leaving Ghana’s qualification hanging in the balance. Kudus broke ...
Desperate for redemption, Ghana clashes with dominant Egypt in a must-win Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny tonight. Kick-off is set for 20:00 GMT, with both teams facing elimination staring them in the face. Ghana, reeling from a shock defeat to Cape Verde, desperately need a turnaround. Their recent form is far from inspiring, with ...
Zambian Assistant FIFA Referee Diana Chikotesha has been chosen as the assistant referee for the highly anticipated 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash between Senegal and Cameroon. The West African giants are set to face off in a riveting encounter on Friday at 19:00, hosted at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro. Chikotesha will be joined ...
The Atlas Lions of Morocco roared to a dominant 3-0 victory over Tanzania in their opening 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash on Wednesday, solidifying their position as tournament favourites. Romain Saïss opened the scoring in the 30th minute, setting the stage for a dominant display by the Atlas Lions. The game took a further turn in Morocco’s favour ...
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has expressed determination and optimism ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage match against Egypt. Following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in their opening match, Ayew acknowledged the team’s precarious position but vowed to fight for a significant improvement. “Tomorrow is going to be a tough game, and the ...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues today with a mouthwatering clash in Group F. Morocco, the tournament favourites boasting the highest ranking and a World Cup semi-final appearance, take on Tanzania, the underdogs hungry to spring a surprise. Kick-off is at 17:00 GMT at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San-Pedro. Morocco comes into the match brimming with confidence. ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign has received a major boost with Mohammed Kudus back in full training and poised for a return against Egypt in their crucial Group B clash on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Kudus, a key attacking threat for the Black Stars, missed their opening defeat to Cape Verde due to injury, leaving a gaping ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign began with a bitter pill to swallow, as Jamiro Monteiro’s early strike and a late Garry Rodrigues winner condemned the Black Stars to a 2-1 defeat against Cape Verde. Despite Alexander Djiku’s equalizer, Ghana’s defensive lapses and finishing woes proved costly on a night where Cape Verde defied expectations. The Blue Sharks stunned ...
The dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) remain undecided amid a potential clash with the Fifa Club World Cup, according to Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe. The 2021 finals in Cameroon and the 2023 edition of Afcon, which kicks off in Ivory Coast on Saturday, were moved to dates in January and February. Caf ...