Defending champions Senegal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in Group C. Ismaila Sarr put Senegal in front in the 16th minute and Habib Diallo made it 2-0 midway through the second half. Jean-Charles Castelletto headed in to pull one back with seven minutes remaining to ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has ignited a fire of expectation within the Black Stars camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. In a video shared by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Paintsil declared, “Our expectation is to win our games. Go to the next level, win the next games, and then just get to the ...
Ghana’s Black Stars may have stumbled to a 0-0 draw against Namibia in their final pre-AFCON friendly, but coach Chris Hughton remains optimistic about their chances in the upcoming tournament. “How far we [Ghana] can go depends on the performances that we can put in,” Hughton stated after the match. Despite the absence of key players Mohammed Kudus and Abdul ...
Ghana and Namibia clash today at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, kicking off at 8:00 pm local time (20:00 GMT) in a crucial pre-AFCON friendly. Both sides are gearing up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Ivory Coast on January 13, and this match promises a competitive clash. Ghana, drawn in Group B with ...
Former Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan has offered valuable advice to the current Black Stars squad as they gear up for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, scheduled to kick off on January 13, 2024. Drawing on his extensive experience with the national team, Annan emphasized the crucial role of consistent performance and strong team unity in navigating ...