Emerse Fae, the man who coached Ivory Coast to glory at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), believes it would be “easier” for organisers and players if the tournament was played every four years, instead of every two. The Nations Cup has long had issues around its scheduling, and the repeated battles between clubs and countries over its timing ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON). According to CAF, the qualifiers would take place from September to November this year to make way for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers slated for 2025. Ghana will open its campaign against Angola at home before making a trip to ...
Nigeria and South Africa are poised to clash in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday night. Kick-off is at 5pm GMT. Nigeria arrive boasting impressive form, having won four consecutive games, drawing just once, scoring six goals, and conceding only one. They are riding a wave of confidence ...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos admitted he took great satisfaction from his side’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final qualification after years of pessimism surrounding Bafana Bafana. Broos guided the 1996 champions past Cape Verde on penalties on Saturday to set up a last four clash with Nigeria. The Belgian believes the achievement can boost South African football after ...
Yoane Wissa, the star player who led DR Congo to a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over Guinea at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, beamed with pride after being named Man of the Match. His penalty kick was a game-changer, securing a historic semi-final spot for his nation. “I like taking on these responsibilities, like all my teammates,” Wissa ...
Ghana’s football landscape is set to witness a unique movement as prominent sports journalists join forces to call for change. Led by Saddick Adams, Patrick Osei Agyemang (Countryman Songo), Veronica Commey, and others, the group secured a permit for a peaceful demonstration on February 14, 2024, in Accra. This initiative arises amid increasing dissatisfaction with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) serves up another mouth- watering Round of 16 clash as Group F winners Morocco lock horns with Group E runners-up South Africa at the Stade Laurent Pokou on Tuesday evening. Kick-off at 8pm GMT promises a battle of wills between two teams with contrasting strengths and AFCON legacies. Morocco, the indomitable Atlas Lions, ...
Four Ghana legends, Rev. Osei Kofi, James Kuuku Dadzie, Kofi Pare, and Willie Klutse, made a morale-boosting visit to the Black Stars training ground in BengerVille on Saturday, ahead of their crucial final Group B match against Mozambique on Monday. The legends, currently in Côte d’Ivoire to support the team during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, shared their ...
Defending champions Senegal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in Group C. Ismaila Sarr put Senegal in front in the 16th minute and Habib Diallo made it 2-0 midway through the second half. Jean-Charles Castelletto headed in to pull one back with seven minutes remaining to ...
The Atlas Lions of Morocco roared to a dominant 3-0 victory over Tanzania in their opening 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash on Wednesday, solidifying their position as tournament favourites. Romain Saïss opened the scoring in the 30th minute, setting the stage for a dominant display by the Atlas Lions. The game took a further turn in Morocco’s favour ...