Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba, has aimed a subtle dig at Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after Senegal won the 2021 AFCON. Klopp, in an interview before the AFCON described the tournament as a “little tournament” – a statement he later clarified as being sarcastic. However, it doesn’t appear Drogba bought that explanation by virtue of his recent tweet. In response ...
Senegal goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, believes Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal “Gabaski” was the best goalkeeper of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Mendy was crowned the best goalkeeper of the competition for providing a safe pair of hands for the Teranga Lions’ march to glory. But many believe Gabaski should have won the award, following heroic performances throughout the competition ...
Egypt goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal was almost the hero yet again for Egypt in the 2021 AFCON Final penalty shootout. Following his exploits against Cameroon in the semi-finals where he saved two penalties, Gabaski was in fine form again in Sunday’s final, saving Sadio Mane’s fifth-minute spot-kick. He also saved a penalty from Bouna Sarr in the shootout that kept ...
The Africa Cup of Nations best player in 2015, Christian Atsu, has took on social media to praise the Senegalese team after winning their first Afcon trophy in Cameroon. The Teranga Lions defeated Egypt on penalties to win the competition for the first time in the West African country’s history. Atsu, who came close to lifting the title in 2015 ...
Egypt is set to battle with Senegal in the African cup of nations final on Sunday 6th February at the Olembe Stadium, Yaounde, Cameroon. Senegal will be looking forward lift their first Afcon final against Egypt in the tournament history. The record holders Egypt will be looking forward to extending their right AFCON title on Sunday when they encounter Senegal ...
Egypt called on Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) organisers to delay their 2021 final against Senegal to give them more time to prepare after overcoming hosts Cameroon on penalties in Thursday’s semifinal. The Pharoahs per the tournament schedule, face the Lions of Terangal at 19:00 GMT at Olembe Stadium on Sunday. February 6. “I want to state to all Caf ...
Senegal overcame Equatorial Guinea to set up an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Burkina Faso. Ex-Bristol City forward Famara Diedhiou put Senegal ahead with a first-time strike following Sadio Mane’s pass. Equatorial Guinea were awarded a penalty before the decision was overturned, but then equalised soon after through Jannick Buyla’s low shot. But substitute Cheikhou Kouyate volleyed Senegal ahead, ...
In a make or break tie from group C, the Black Stars of Ghana square off against newbies Comoros from the Roumde Ajia stadium in Garoua to climax the group stage encounters at 7pm. Having lost first to the Atlas Lions of Morroco and a one all parity with Gabon, anything short of victory for the stars would mean to ...
Unconvincing run of play from the Black Stars throughout the entire duration saw them share spoils with the Gabonese national team as Jim Hallevinah’s 88′ minutes strike ensured the heart of Ghanaians were ever broken at a time where they would have thought were ending the game with a slim victory once gotten the lead from Andre Ayew’s sumptuous finish ...
The Black Stars of Ghana look set to keep their TotalEnergies Africa cup of Nations up and running as they square off against Gabon from the stade Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Yaounde for their second group game on friday at 7pm. This will be the first time since 2011 the two countries come neck to neck as the Black Stars ...