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AFCON 2023: How DR Congo players are using football to highlight ongoing violence in country

AFCON 2023: How DR Congo players are using football to highlight ongoing violence in country

Ahead of their semi-final match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Democratic Republic of Congo players have called for more attention on their home country amid the ongoing violence in the eastern part of the country. DR Congo will face host country Ivory Coast in Abidjan on Wednesday for a place in the final of Africa's foremost football competition but the country has been in...

Cameroon FA rejects Samuel Eto’o’s resignation after AFCON 2023 exit

Cameroon FA rejects Samuel Eto’o’s resignation after AFCON 2023 exit

The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has turned down Samuel Eto'o's resignation as president of the country's FA after their elimination from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Eto'o who was elected to head Cameroon's FA in December 2021, was not impressed by the Indomitable Lions' performance in Ivory Coast which made him exit his role on Monday. The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker made the decision...

AFCON 2023: Aina reveals secret behind Nigeria’s impressive results ahead of South Africa game

AFCON 2023: Aina reveals secret behind Nigeria’s impressive results ahead of South Africa game

Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina said they will approach Wednesday's semi-final game against South Africa as another final at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Aina said the three-time African champions have played their previous games in Ivory Coast as final having avoided defeat in all five matches so far. The Nottingham Forest star is one of the key players in the Nigeria squad that is...

AFCON 2023: Nigerian High Commission in South Africa issues advisory ahead of semi-final game

AFCON 2023: Nigerian High Commission in South Africa issues advisory ahead of semi-final game

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has advised Nigerians in the Southern African country to be mindful of where they watch the semi-final match between both countries on Wednesday. Nigeria and South Africa will face-off in the Ivorian city of Bouak for a place in the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The High Commission noted that the football rivalry between the...