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AFCON 2023: CAF announce date for tournament’s official draw

Africa's first continental Free-to-Air (FTA) sports channel, Afrosport has partnered with UK-based gaming platform, Touch Global to engage Nigerian football fans during the 29 days of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The partnership allows football enthusiasts to prove their knowledge of African football by playing a daily 'Match Outcome Predictor Game'. At the end of each matchday, winners with the correct predictions...

AFCON 2023: Tanzania coach Amrouche banned for insulting Morocco

by Taiye Taiwo

19 January 2024

Tanzania head coach Adel Amrouche has been handed an eight-game suspension by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary committee as punishment for insulting remarks about Morocco. The Algerian tactician was found guilty of accusing Morocco of influencing match schedules and the appointment of referees by CAF> The Tanzanian Football Federation confirmed Amoruche's suspension by CAF and they have appointed Hemed Morocco has acting coach for...

AFCON 2023: ‘Super Eagles always unite Nigeria’ – Fans celebrate win over Ivory Coast

by Taiye Taiwo

18 January 2024

Nigerians are buzzing after the Super Eagles defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 in a Group A match at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. William Troost-Ekong's strike from the penalty spot sealed Nigeria's first win in the competition and boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage. Jose Peseiro's side are now second in Group A, level on four points with leaders Guinea-Bissau ahead of...

AFCON 2023: Senegal aware of Cameroon’s pride – Aliou Cisse

by Taiye Taiwo

18 January 2024

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said he is familiar with the danger Cameroon will pose in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match on Friday. Cisse missed a crucial penalty when the two Lions (Teranga Lions and Indomitable Lions) met in the 2002 AFCON final which Cameroon won by 3-2 in the penalty shoot-out. Senegal and Cameroon will be meeting for the 14th time on the international...

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast government declare public holiday for Nigeria match

by Taiye Taiwo

18 January 2024

The government of Ivory Coast has declared Thursday, January 18 as a public holiday as part of efforts to mobilise support for the country's national team in their match against Nigeria. The Ivorian government ordered that all government ministries and schools be closed to allow Ivorians watch and cheer the Elephants to victory in their second match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Hosts Ivory...

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AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast government declare public holiday for Nigeria match

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