#afcon2024

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...

Andre Onana's participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended in disappointment as Cameroon was defeated 2-0 by the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the round of 16. The match, which took place at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on January 27, saw Ademola Lookman score a brace for...

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...

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...

Inaki Williams made an immediate impact for Athletic Club following his early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana. Inaki went straight from being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana to knocking out Xavi's Barcelona out of the Spanish Cup. Coming off the bench...

It appears the goals dried up in the final set of games in group F of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Both matches played at 9:00 PM West African Time produced just a goal, and it was in the encounter involving Zambia and Morocco. Zambia 0-1 Morocco The Atlas Lions dominated Zambia for most...

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations continued to produce electric matches and astonishing results, with the best of football being witnessed. Guinea 0-2 Senegal The Teranga Lions displayed their brilliance for the umpteenth time on the night, with Abdoulaye Seck scoring in the 61st minute. Aliou...

Cape Verde 2-2 Egypt The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has truly lit up magnificently, with upsets, shocking outcomes, and unpredictable matches. Cape Verde went ahead at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan through Gilson Tavares in the 1st minute of additional time in the first half...

A fight erupted between Morocco and DR Congo players and coaching staff at the expiration of their stalemate at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The clash boiled over in the culminating stage with players and coaching staff of both nations going at each other...

Tanzania have dismissed Adel Amrouche as the country's head coach after he was suspended by CAF for disparaging comments about Morocco. Amrouche was slammed with a fine of $10000 and banned for 8 matches for his comments accusing Morocco of manipulating African football. Adel Amrouche became...

Senegal strolled to a domineering victory over Cameroon on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro in Côte D'Ivoire. The battle involving two roaring lions witnessed 4 breathtaking goals, with the Taranga Lions coming out as victors in the clash. Ismaila...

Arguably the peak of the bunch action in Matchday 2 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations witnessed competitive action. Host nation Côte D'Ivoire were dominant for most parts of the affair, however, Nigeria were resolute, determined, and courageous. In a stadium as big as the Stade Olympique...

Tunisia clashed with Namibia in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast. The Carthage Eagles feel to a shocking defeat against underdogs Namibia, with a late goal piercing the hearts of Tunisia supporters. It was a nervy encounter with a scarcity of chances...

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has started on a bright note, with the best of football still expected to be witnessed. AFCON 2023 commenced on January 13, 2024, and it will culminate on February 11, 2024, with Ivory Coast Vs Guinea Bissau being the first game of the competition. The...

Ivory Coast has rejuvenated in a favorable direction, and the Ivorian government will be hoping that hosting the Africa Cup of Nations will propel the country to even bigger heights. 13 years after witnessing the end of a civil war in the country, the nation has taken a commendable height by...

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will commence on Saturday, January 13, in Abidjan, the capital city of Ivory Coast. AFCON is Africa's most prestigious tournament where distinguished players from different European clubs are expected to compete. The 34th edition of the tournament will take...