South Africa secured a hard-fought third place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time. The game went straight to penalties, bypassing extra time, setting the stage for a dramatic shootout. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved two crucial spot-kicks to give South Africa the bronze. This victory ...
South Africa and DR Congo lock horns in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place playoff at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday, both seeking consolation after semi-final heartbreak. South Africa fell short against Nigeria, succumbing 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. DR Congo, undefeated until then, tasted their first defeat against hosts Ivory Coast, ...
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 defender Terrence Mashego is bracing for a “difficult game” against Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final, but remains confident his team can pull off an upset. “It’s going to be a tough one,” Mashego said ahead of Wednesday’s clash at the Stade de la Paix. “Nigeria has a strong squad, but we have our ...
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 ...
Achraf Hakimi missed a late chance to equalise from the penalty spot as South Africa shocked 10-man Morocco to set up a quarter-final against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Evidence Makgopa produced a neat finish to score the opener in the 57th minute, surviving a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check for offside and putting South ...
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, ...
Accra, December 27, 2023 – In response to recent criticisms, Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has refuted claims that the GFA is solely responsible for the decision to have the Black Stars camp in South Africa. Twum clarified that the choice to camp in South Africa was directly suggested by the head coach, ...
Black Stars set to camp in South Africa ahead of 34th Edition of AFCON tournament. Ghana Football Association through its communication department has disclosed to the public that Black stars will be camping in South Africa in gearing up for the 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast. Ahead of that, management has set December 31, 2023, as a reporting date ...
Black Stars Set to Kick Off AFCON Preparations in Johannesburg Published: December 25, 2023 In an official announcement, it has been confirmed that the Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, will gather in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, December 31, 2023, marking the commencement of their preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire 2023. Taking ...