AFCON

South Africa Bounce Back to Winning Ways, Thr

After losing 2-0 to Mali in their opening encounter, South Africa bounced back to winning ways as they defeated Namibia 4-0 to brighten their chances of qualifying for the knock out stages of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Percy Tau opened the scoring for the Bafana Bafana in the 14th minute through a penalty before Themba Zwane extended the …

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No Return date for Injured Alhassan Yusuf

No Return date for Injured Alhassan Yusuf – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Yusuf also missed the 1-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire last Thursday, as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury.   The 23-year-old picked a knock during Nigeria’s …

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#AFCON2023: Peseiro says Nigeria determined to take first place in group A

Coach José Santos Peseiro insisted on Sunday that despite looking good for a spot in the Round of 16 with their four points following the defeat of host nation Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, Nigeria will not take their feet off the pedal when they clash with Guinea Bissau on Monday evening. Read Also: #AFCON2023: Kenneth Omeruo Cautiously Optimistic as Super …

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Fully Fit! Iheanacho Ready for Guinea Bissau

Fully Fit! Iheanacho Ready for Guinea Bissau – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Iheanacho has been battling with muscular injury since December 2022 and hasn’t seen a minute of action since. Despite the injury, the 27-year-old was called up for Nigeria’s …

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#AFCON2023: Didier Drogba Tips Côte d’Ivoire To Win Third Trophy

Didier Drogba former player of Cote dIvoire during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 11 January 2024 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix Former Côte d’Ivoire captain, Didier Drogba says the hosts should put in everything to win the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. …

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Mali, Tunisia Share The Spoils

Hamza Rafia’s first-half strike gave 2004 champions Tunisia their first point at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a draw against Mali. Midfielder Rafia arrived first to send Ali Abdi’s cross squirming in via goalkeeper Djigui Diarra’s body. Mali had gone ahead through Lassine Sinayoko’s drilled opener and are on the brink of reaching the last 16.   …

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