Tag Archives: AFCON

Sadio Mané and Édouard Mendy top Senegal’s AFCON list

Senegal national team head coach, Aliou Cisse has revealed a 27-man final squad for the coming 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will take place in Cameroon next month. The Teranga Lions are in Group B alongside Guinea, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Liverpool star, Sadio Mane and UEFA Champions League best goalkeeper, Édouard Mendy ofContinue reading “Sadio Mané and Édouard Mendy top Senegal’s AFCON list”

“Without them you are losing every final” – Senegal coach slams Klopp for ‘little tournament’ remark

Jurgen Klopp’s statement on the AFCON continues to stir up reactions. This time it is Aliou Cissé who leaves his reserve. “Next January, there will be a small tournament in Africa. We will have to fight on several fronts with the players we have.” By saying this, Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp sparked controversy among AfricaContinue reading ““Without them you are losing every final” – Senegal coach slams Klopp for ‘little tournament’ remark”

“No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has questioned why Eduardo Mendy was overlooked for the 2021 Yashin Trophy despite playing a vital role in Chelsea’s Champions League success with his notable clean sheets record. The 29-year-old Senegalese was instead recognised as the second-best goalkeeper in the world behind Donnarumma. Evra conveyed this message in aContinue reading ““No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better”

“It is a disrespect to Africa to host FIFA Club World Cup during AFCON” – Mido slams FIFA

Legendary Egyptian striker Ahmed Hossam Hussein Abdelhamid, publicly known as Mido has slammed world governing body Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The former Tottenham Hotspur star is unhappy with FIFA’s decision to stage the Club World Cup at the same time as the Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Club World Cup was scheduledContinue reading ““It is a disrespect to Africa to host FIFA Club World Cup during AFCON” – Mido slams FIFA”

WCQ2022: Super Eagles ready to fly ahead of Liberia clash

All 24 players invited by Head Coach Gernot Rohr have arrived in Tangier and trained on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying match against the Lone Star of Liberia. Commitment, focus and absolute dedication oozed from the session at the training pitch of the Grand Stade de Tangier, with goalkeeper JohnContinue reading “WCQ2022: Super Eagles ready to fly ahead of Liberia clash”