afcon 2024

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...

Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has heaped praises on Victor Osimhen for his role in Nigeria's AFCON round 16 victory over regional rivals Cameroon. Taking to his social media handle, Asamoah Gyan lauded Victor Osimhen for his passion and focus in the game. The former Premier League player...

As usual, the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan erupted with celebrations among Nigeria fans after the Super Eagles of Nigeria saw off Cameroon in a rollercoaster AFCON round 16 clash. The two sides edged on the crossroads of history as they crossed swords in the biggest footballing...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for 2023 AFCON quarterfinals following an emphatic 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Atalanta winger Ademola winger scored in both halves as the Eagles easily glide pass the Lions to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Angola...

Gelsen Dala's two first-half goals and Mabululu's second-half shot were enough to send Angola to the quarterfinals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite Angola goalkeeper Neblu being sent off in the first half, the team fought till the end of the game with good pacy football and a...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage best XI after the conclusion of stage. The Football Association omitted all the Super Eagles players in the lineup despite qualifying for the 2023 AFCON Round of 16 as runner-ups of Group...

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos is talking tough as the 2023 AFCON enters the knockout stage. The 71-year-old Belgian tactician went candid on his team Bafana Bafana's chances in the tournament. Speaking after leading the team to round 16, Hugo Broos said his team will go all the way to the...

2019 African Cup of Nations Champions Algeria parted ways with manager Djamel Belmadi after an early exit from the 2023 African Cup of Nations after getting two points from three games. The President of the Algerian Football Association, Walid Sadi, confirmed Belmadi's departure, saying, "I met...

Ivory Coast fans stormed the streets of Abidjan, the Capital City of Ivory Coast, to celebrate a momentous luck that shone on the face of the host nation in the ongoing 2023 AFCON. The Elephants, who had just sacked their manager following a dismal group stage run in the tournament, were...

The Ghanaian National Football Association has sacked Chris Hughton as Ghana national team coach after crashing out of the 2023 AFCON group stage. The sacking was confirmed by the Ghana Football Association via a statement which reads, "The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that...

Tragedy marred Guinea's epic AFCON win over Gambia in Group B second round of games. After settling for a draw with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the National Elephants needed a win against Gambia to edge close to qualification to the knockout stages. It ended barren at the break with...

Nigeria Super Eagles have booked their ticket for 2023 AFCON round 16 after a narrow 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their final Group B fixture. The Super Eagles needed at least a draw to seal their place in the next round of the competition after setting for a draw in their opening match...

Baghdad Bounedjah's beautiful header was enough to secure a point for Algeria in the 2023 African Cup of Nations group stage clash against Burkina Faso. The Algerian side went behind twice but showed relentlessness with the huge support of the fans. Burkina Faso went ahead in the first half...

Cape Verde secured their second win in the 2023 African Cup of Nations with a convincing win over Mozambique. A former Manchester United player who played for the Red Devils during the Sir Alex Ferguson era scored an exceptional free kick from outside the box. Mozambique players thought they...

Victor Osimhen has fired a warning to his Super Eagles teammates ahead of their final group game against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau. Osimhen, who starred for the Super Eagles scoring a quick leveler in the Super Eagles' AFCON opener against Equatorial Guinea, will be hoping to lead the...