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

AFCON 2023: Afrosport partners Touch Global to engage fans with prize-winning games

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

AFCON 2023: Tanzania coach Amrouche banned for insulting Morocco

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: Egypt record second consecutive draw in Ghana clash

AFCON 2023: Egypt record second consecutive draw in Ghana clash

Egypt recorded their second consecutive 2-2 draw in Group B of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, this time against Ghana in Abidjan on Thursday night. The Pharaohs recorded that scoreline in their opener against Mozambique and in similar fashion, fell behind in added time of the first half when West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus fired home a powerful shot from distance shortly after Liverpool's...

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

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

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: Troost-Ekong earns Nigeria vital win over hosts Ivory Coast

AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong earns Nigeria vital win over hosts Ivory Coast

William Troost-Ekong scored from the penalty spot as Nigeria recorded a 1-0 win over 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast in their Group A encounter on Thursday evening. The Super Eagles started the tournament poorly with a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea while the Elephants defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0. Nigeria needed to get a result against the Ivorians and started brightly with current African Player...