At least six people have been reported dead and many others injured in a crush at the Olembe Stadium where hosts Cameroon beat Comoros in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match. It is the first time tragedy was recorded at a stadium in the 64-year history of the tournament. According toContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Six dead, many injured in deadly crush after Cameroon victory over high-spirited Comoros”
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AFCON 2021: Barrow wheels the Scorpions to a fairytale last eight
Africa Cup Of Nations debutants ‘The Gambia’ are into the quarterfinals after edging Guinea 1-0 thanks to Musa Barrow’s second-half strike. Guinea were without their talisman Naby Keïta (suspended) and Issiaga Sylla. The ‘National Elephants’ almost had the opening goal through RB Leipzig teenager Ilaix Moriba, who drove upfield and played a lovely one-two withContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Barrow wheels the Scorpions to a fairytale last eight”
AFCON 2021: COVID-hit highly spirited 10-man Comoros narrowly bow to the hosts
Host nation, Cameroon are through to the quartefinals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 2-1 victory over 10-man Comoros who had an outfield player in goal. The ‘Coelacanths’ of Comoros Islands had twelve of its squad members ruled out with COVID-19-19 and were left with no registered goalkeeper, the team turnedContinue reading “AFCON 2021: COVID-hit highly spirited 10-man Comoros narrowly bow to the hosts”
Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit
Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has quitted the post of an interim head coach following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. The former defender was appointed as the interim head coach of the team following the sacking of Gernot Rohr on the eve of the competition. There wereContinue reading “Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit”
AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are out of the 2021 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) after a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tunisia in the round of 16. Austin Eguavoen’s men who came to the knockouts flying high being the only team coming into the round of 16 with a 100% points inContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles”
AFCON 2021: The Eagles and the Pharaohs dominate Group D in search of their next title
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday in Garoua advanced in style to the knockout phase of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 at the Stade Roumde Adjia to become the only side at this 33rd edition of the competition to win all their three group games. Eguavoen made eightContinue reading “AFCON 2021: The Eagles and the Pharaohs dominate Group D in search of their next title”
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles soar into knockout phase with a game to spare
It’s the battle of the Eagles and the Falcons when Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Falcons of Sudan 3-1 in the second Group D match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday. The Nigeria interim manager made no changes to the side that defeated Egypt 1-0 in the first game. Just threeContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Super Eagles soar into knockout phase with a game to spare”
Burkina Faso relive hope of AFCON knockout phase with victory against Cape Verde
Burkina Faso became just the second-ever side in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) history to beat Cape Verde in a group game, and could progress to the knockout phase after their 1-0 victory. Burkina Faso began the match on a high note at the Paul Biya Stadium. Gustavo Sangaré came close with a whipped freekick,Continue reading “Burkina Faso relive hope of AFCON knockout phase with victory against Cape Verde”
Indomitable Lions roar into knockout phase as Aboubakar levels Eto’o record
Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 4-1 win over Ethiopia in Group A. Ethiopia scored first to silenced the home crowd just four minutes into the game through Dawa Hotessa who rounded off a beautiful passing move past Onana. TheContinue reading “Indomitable Lions roar into knockout phase as Aboubakar levels Eto’o record”
AFCON 2021: Max Gradel strikes Cote d’Ivoire over Equatorial Guinea in Group E
A stunning early strike by Max-Alain Gradel gave Cote d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Douala on Wednesday, at the Japoma Stadium. Ex-Bournemouth and Leeds forward Max-Alain Gradel lashed the two-time champions ahead from 20 yards with the outside of his right footContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Max Gradel strikes Cote d’Ivoire over Equatorial Guinea in Group E”
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