Tag: AFCON
The Super Eagles seized the lead against the flow of the game when William Troost-Ekong soared above Serge Aurier and directed a header into the top corner in the 38th minute. Despite the tournament hosts' tenacity, a crucial goal-line block from Calvin Bassey denied Max Gradel an equalizer just...
Following incidents of inappropriate behavior among certain members of the media, CAF has issued a stern warning, threatening to revoke accreditation for journalists engaging in rowdy celebrations, mistreatment of fellow reporters, and adopting a zero-tolerance stance on physical altercations. Additionally, CAF has prohibited live streaming from mixed zones, the...
Napoli's standout striker, Victor Osimhen, was carried off on a stretcher during the closing moments of Nigeria's 1-0 triumph over Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Friday night.
The full extent of Osimhen's potential injury remains uncertain, though the stretcher was summoned as a precautionary measure. Medical...
The Algerians asserted their dominance right from the outset in their crucial encounter, seeking an early goal. Houssem Aouar nearly broke the deadlock in the 25th minute with a first-time side volley from Youcef Atal's cross, but unfortunately, he couldn't keep his shot on target.
Unexpectedly, the underdogs seized the...
Cameroon manager Rigobert Song made a surprising decision by keeping Onana on the bench for the crucial AFCON group match against The Gambia. Despite this, the Indomitable Lions secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory, eliminating The Gambia and advancing to the knockout stages based on goals scored. Post-match celebrations...
