DR Congo pulled off a stunning upset in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16, conquering the mighty Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a nerve-wracking 1-1 draw on Sunday night. Elia Meschak fired DR Congo into the lead in the 37th minute, his strike igniting the passionate Congolese supporters. However, Egypt responded fiercely just before halftime, with ...
Ghanaian midfielder Enock Otoo has officially sealed his transfer from FC Nordsjælland to Lyngby Boldklub, marking a significant step in his career journey within the Danish Superliga. The 19-year-old has penned a three-year contract with his new club, eager to make an impact on the top-flight stage. Enock Otoo showcased his promising abilities with four goals in nine appearances for ...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) stage is set for a classic encounter as Egypt take on DR Congo in the Round of 16 tonight at Stade Laurent Pokou. Kick off at 8pm promises a tense clash between two teams with contrasting styles and a rich history of AFCON battles. Both teams arrive with identical records of three draws ...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals on Saturday night after a dominant 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Cameroon. Ademola Lookman emerged as the hero of the hour, bagging a brace that sent the Indomitable Lions packing. Lookman opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 26th minute, sending a wave of excitement through ...
West Africa’s football giants, Nigeria and Cameroon, lock horns in a mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 clash tonight at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm GMT. Nigeria, riding a remarkable streak of 15 consecutive knockout stage qualifications, finished runners-up in Group A with a solid seven points. Their defensive prowess (conceding only ...
Ghanaian winger Kamal Sowah featured for Standard Liege in their dramatic 1-1 draw with Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League on Friday Night. The 24-year-old winger started the game for Standard Liege and put in a decent performance, lasting 86 minutes before being replaced by Gilles Dewaele. The match seemed destined for a stalemate until the final stages, with ...
Nigeria striker Moses Simon has expressed confidence and a focused mind set ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 clash against Cameroon on Saturday, January 26. The match, scheduled for an 8pm kick-off, promises to be a fiery encounter between two familiar rivals. “We feel good,” Moses Simon declared at the pre-match press conference, emphasizing ...
Former Ghana striker Augustine Ahinful has sparked a heated debate by attributing the Black Stars’ recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) failures to a pervasive “arrogance” within the team. In a candid interview with Asempa FM, the 49-year-old, capped 20 times between 1995 and 2000, didn’t mince words in his assessment of the team’s dismal performance. “I’ve played for the ...
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has issued a heartfelt apology to the nation after the Black Stars’ early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. With only 2 points from 3 games, including losses to Cape Verde and draws against Egypt and Mozambique, Ghana’s second consecutive AFCON elimination has sparked introspection and calls for change. Andre Ayew, ...
Ghanaian striker Jonathan Sowah has completed a move from Medeama SC to Libyan giants, Al Nasr Benghazi. While details of the contract remain undisclosed, the move marks a significant step up for the 26-year-old forward. Sowah’s journey began in 2023 when he joined Medeama SC from lower-tier side Danbort FC. He quickly blossomed into a formidable force, netting an impressive ...