South Africa secured a hard-fought third place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time. The game went straight to penalties, bypassing extra time, setting the stage for a dramatic shootout. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved two crucial spot-kicks to give South Africa the bronze. This victory ...
Following Ghana’s disappointing exit from the on-going 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku made a strong statement, promising swift action to fix the issues plaguing the Black Stars team. Addressing the media alongside the GFA Executive Council, President Okraku acknowledged the shared disappointment following the team’s early elimination. He emphasized the GFA’s commitment ...
Ivory Coast attacking midfielder, Max Gradel has cautioned against the comparison of the different generations of the Elephants, saying that each generation of players is telling their unique story and that all players representing the national team were one family. Gradel was speaking ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against DR Congo set to take ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) extends our sincerest apologies to the good people of Ghana and all stakeholders for the recent disappointing performance of the senior national team, the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote D’Ivoire 2023. We understand the disappointment and frustration that such results can bring to our passionate football-loving nation. Our team’s performance ...
Ivory Coast secured a spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals by eliminating defending champions Senegal in the Round of 16. The victory came in a 5-4 penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw on Monday night at the Stade Charles Konan Banny. Senegal struck first with Habib Diallo putting them ahead in the fourth minute, but the ...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) stage is set for a seismic clash tonight as defending champions Senegal lock horns with host nation Ivory Coast at the Stade Charles Konan Banny. Kick-off at 8pm GMT promises a battle for supremacy between two titans of African football. Senegal, the unstoppable force of Group C, marched through with a perfect record, ...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals on Saturday night after a dominant 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Cameroon. Ademola Lookman emerged as the hero of the hour, bagging a brace that sent the Indomitable Lions packing. Lookman opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 26th minute, sending a wave of excitement through ...
Nigeria striker Moses Simon has expressed confidence and a focused mind set ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 clash against Cameroon on Saturday, January 26. The match, scheduled for an 8pm kick-off, promises to be a fiery encounter between two familiar rivals. “We feel good,” Moses Simon declared at the pre-match press conference, emphasizing ...
Former Ghana striker Augustine Ahinful has sparked a heated debate by attributing the Black Stars’ recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) failures to a pervasive “arrogance” within the team. In a candid interview with Asempa FM, the 49-year-old, capped 20 times between 1995 and 2000, didn’t mince words in his assessment of the team’s dismal performance. “I’ve played for the ...
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has issued a heartfelt apology to the nation after the Black Stars’ early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. With only 2 points from 3 games, including losses to Cape Verde and draws against Egypt and Mozambique, Ghana’s second consecutive AFCON elimination has sparked introspection and calls for change. Andre Ayew, ...