#afcon2023

Equatorial Guinea's national team captain and 2023 AFCON highest goal scorer Emilio Nsue Lopez, has announced his retirement from international football. The 34-year-old took the decision a week after his suspension due to a fallout with the management of the Equatorial Guinea Football...

Just three countries, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and South Africa, added to their medals tally at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). These nations were impressive at the competition, with the host nation Ivory Coast ending the tournament as champions. The Super Eagles of Nigeria finished as...

Sebastien Haller was handed a resounding welcome by Borussia Dortmund, following his return to the club after a triumphant outing with Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Haller was welcomed rousingly by his teammates and officials of the German club, as they were hearty to see him...

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) illuminated beyond the heights expected of the competition, with Ivory Coast becoming champions on the culminating day. Upsets, drama, thrilling outcomes, and absolutely surreal football were witnessed in the tournament which was truly a blockbuster. The...

Sebastien Haller has become a hero for Ivory Coast 18 months after he was diagnosed with cancer. The 29-year-old scored the decisive winning goal in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria on Sunday, February 11. This moment was something he wouldn't have dreamt about while he...

Former Nigeria player Osaze Odemwingie has said the Super Eagles have an advantage over Ivory Coast as the two West African powerhouses clash in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), on Sunday, February 11. Nigeria and Ivory Coast had previously met on the second matchday of the...

The 2023 African Cup of Nations Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at the Ouattara Stadium is a rematch of the Group A encounter. Different changes have been imposed on the elephants of Ivory Coast since they were defeated by the Super Eagles on January 18, 2024. The host went past...

Wilfred Ndidi was involved in a light-hearted banter with teammate Stephy Mavididi, following Nigeria's qualification to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Mavididi was apparently aiming a dig at the Super Eagles and their dancing after arriving at their match venue in Bouake for the...

Stanley Nwabali was astonishingly sublime during the semi-final of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations encounter with South Africa on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Nwabali pulled out several saves to deny Bafana Bafana during regulation time and extra time, with him also making excellent saves...

Nerves-wracking, heart racing, and pulsating, the first game in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations had it all. Nigeria secured the victory via grueling penalties after Kelechi Iheanacho converted the decisive spot kick in the shootout expertly. South Africa's Ronwen Williams...

Captain of the national team of Guinea, Naby Keita, has expressed that his teammates battled through the Africa Cup of Nations with love and passion for the West African nation. Keita captained the side to the quarter-final of the tournament, before losing to DR Congo on Friday, February 2...

The “Amapiano Derby” comes to life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, with Nigeria trading tackles with South Africa at the Stade de Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire. The encounter is expected to be riveting and action-packed with the two teams fighting for pride and ultimate glory. The Super Eagles come...

DR Congo inspirationally clawed their way back from losing position to defeat Guinea at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Mohamed Bayo put Guinea ahead in the 20th minute, expertly tucking home a penalty beyond the reach of Lionel Mpasi-Nzau. Seven minutes...

Portugal will be thrilled to see Morocco bundled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by South Africa. Bafana Bafana eliminated the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists and they celebrated the victory using Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic “peace” celebration. Morocco were tipped by many to...

Mali crept away from the Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly with a slim victory over Burkina Faso to progress into the last 8 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Eagles secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory, with Edmond Tapsoba putting them in front in the 3rd minute. Both nations have never won the...

The knockout phase of the 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations is currently taking place in Côte d'Ivoire. The prestigious African football competition has narrowed down from 24 teams to the final 16 during the group stages, offering plenty of excitement for fans. The tournament has showcased an...

Jalel Kadri has resigned from his position as manager of Tunisia, following the country's elimination from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Kadri is said to be one of the first Tunisian coaches to become manager of the Carthage Eagles without needed credentials. Jalel Kadri was made manager of...

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been a gift that certainly keeps on giving, from breathtaking goals, and upsets, to unreal brilliance. This tournament will likely go down as one of the best in history. Despite only the group stage being witnessed so far, Africa has beamed its beauty and...

Africa Cup of Nations hosts, Ivory Coast have parted ways with head coach Jean-Louis Gasset despite booking a place in the knockout stage. The country's football governing body FIF announced the decision to show Gasset the exit after his team's embarrassing 4-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea...

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage ended on Wednesday night, January 24, setting up some highly anticipated knockout stage games. The group stage produced several shocking results as the tournament created mouthwatering goals, and records. Below are some of the shocking results that...