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AFCON 2023: Algeria thrash Burundi in pre-tournament friendly in Togo

AFCON 2023: Algeria thrash Burundi in pre-tournament friendly in Togo

Algeria wrapped up preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 thumping of Burundi at the Stade de Kegue in Togo on Tuesday. Goals from Baghdad Bounedjah, Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani, and Mohamed Amoura ensured the Desert Warriors won their final friendly match after beating Togo 3-0 last Friday. Al Sadd forward Bounedjah put Algeria ahead in the first minute, before team captain...

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: Adepoju rates Nigeria’s title credentials in Ivory Coast

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: Adepoju rates Nigeria’s title credentials in Ivory Coast

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes Nigeria are capable of ruling the continent at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The La Liga ambassador is counting on Jose Peseiro's side to turn around their recent results after slumping to a 1-0 loss to Guinea in their final friendly match in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Nigeria will begin their charge for a fourth AFCON title against...

AFCON 2023: Cameroon hold Zambia in pre-tournament friendly in Saudi Arabia

AFCON 2023: Cameroon hold Zambia in pre-tournament friendly in Saudi Arabia

Cameroon and Zambia played out a 1-1 stalemate in their final friendly match before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. The game, which took place at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia, saw the Indomitable Lions score a 20th-minute equaliser after Leicester City forward Patson Daka had put the Chipolopolo ahead earlier on. It has ended in a stalemate: pic.twitter.com/80RQmezzly — FAZ (@FAZFootball)...

AFCON 2023 Preview: Algeria, Mauritania, Burkina Faso & Angola in Group D

AFCON 2023 Preview: Algeria, Mauritania, Burkina Faso & Angola in Group D

Group D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations comprises of Algeria, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Angola. It is a rich mixture of teams with AFCON titles, solid experience and inexperience, making it evenly balanced. Afrosport runs through all four teams and their history at the tournament.   ALGERIA AFCON History The Algerians are one of the top African sides and as such are among favourites...