Sierra Leone hold the reigning African champions, Algeria to a goalless draw on their return to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament for the first time since 1996, at the Stade Omnisport de Douala. Algeria are the favourites to lift the trophy once again this year but they were left stunned by the Leone Stars,Continue reading “AFCON 2021: Sierra Leone hold Riyad Mahrez’ Algeria to barren draw”
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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started its quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 victory over the Pharaohs Egypt at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon. Nantes’ forward, Moses Simon could’ve given Nigeria the lead in the 27th minute after firing narrowly wide from closed range. The goal wouldContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start”
AFCON 2021: COVID-hit Malawi succumbs to a narrow defeat against Guinea
Guinea earned a 1-0 victory over depleted Malawi in the Group B clash at the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam on Monday, thanks to left-back Issiaga Sylla first-half goal. Malawi making a third appearance at the AFCON since 2010, had the better chances of the game but unable utilize any of it, as they also foundContinue reading “AFCON 2021: COVID-hit Malawi succumbs to a narrow defeat against Guinea”
AFCON 2021: Atlas Lions roar against Black Stars in group C opener
The Atlas Lions of Morocco edged four-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, Ghana 1-0 at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, courtesy of Sofiane Boufal’s late second-half strike. It was a cagey first half between the two powerhouses of African football as both sides played out a cautious approach in the first half. Hoping to recordContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Atlas Lions roar against Black Stars in group C opener”
Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates
Most capped Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, says he wants to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a parting gift from the Nigeria national team. “I think this is my last AFCON Insha-Allah,” said Musa. The 29-year old winger who in his 103 appearances for Nigeria netted 16 goals said during aContinue reading “Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates”
AFCON 2021: Cape Verde earns record win over 10-man Ethiopia
Cape Verde defeated 10-man Ethiopia in the second match of the AFCON match day one fixtures, thanks to Tavares’ first half stoppage time lone goal. The Blue Sharks were forced to start the match without coach Bubista, in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus, and had just six substitutes on the bench, with a furtherContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Cape Verde earns record win over 10-man Ethiopia”
AFCON 2021: Indomitable Lions Roars against Stallions in opening fixture
Kicking off the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, hosts nation, Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 and end a run of three competitive head-to-head draws. Both teams locked horns at the 60,000 seaters Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Sunday for the official opening match of the postponed AFCON 2021.Continue reading “AFCON 2021: Indomitable Lions Roars against Stallions in opening fixture”
CAF ExCo Approves Increase In AFCON Prize Money
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has raised the prize money for the winners of the 2022 AFCON in Cameroon to $5 million up from the previous amount of $4 million. At the 2015 edition of the AFCON, the winner received $1.5M as prize money. After seven years, the prize has shot up by 230%.Continue reading “CAF ExCo Approves Increase In AFCON Prize Money”
AFCON 2021: The Mauritania Journey To Football Development
It’s a back-to-back qualification for the Lions of Chinguetti 🇲🇷 having qualified for the 2019 AFCON, for the first time in their history. In 2012, they were the poorest football nation in the world, ranked 206. They were banned for inability to raise a team for 2012 AFCON qualifiers. Between 1995 and 2003, they playedContinue reading “AFCON 2021: The Mauritania Journey To Football Development”
AFCON 2021: Cyriel Dessers replaces Odion Ighalo as Super Eagles striker
Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen has confirmed the replacement of Odion Ighalo with Cyriel Dessers of Feyenoord after his club Al-Shabaab refused to release him. Dessers coming on board will be the fifth change Eguavoen has made to his final squad list released last month with two out of the previous four being asContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Cyriel Dessers replaces Odion Ighalo as Super Eagles striker”
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