Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito has described Taiwo Awoniyi's return to action as a "positive". The Nigerian forward made his first appearance in two months in Tuesday night's 2-1 Premier League loss at home to Arsenal, coming off the bench for Chris Wood and scored the consolation goal late it in game. Awoniyi had been out with a recurring groin injury while on international duty in...
Mali booked their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations for the sixth time after seeing off neighbours Burkina Faso 2-1 in Tuesday's Round of 16 clash. The Eagles topped Group E and finished ahead of South Africa, Namibia and Tunisia while the Stallions finished second in Group D behind Angola. The Malians got things off as early as the third minute when Edmond Tapsoba put...
Senegal President, Macky Sall has lifted the spirit of the Teranga Lions with a social media message after the country was knocked out from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Host country Ivory Coast halted Senegal's quest to defend the continental title they lifted in Cameroon two years ago, with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win after playing 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes. Moussa...
Senegal midfielder Krepin Diatta has slammed Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho for their defeat to Ivory Coast in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Diatta expressed his frustration after the referee failed to check the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the 55th minute for a challenge on Ismaila Sarr inside the penalty area with Senegal still leading by 1-0. Shortly after the...
Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions were knocked out of the competition following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat by 2023 hosts Ivory Coast on Monday night in Yamoussoukro after the game ended 1-1 in extra time. The Teranga Lions were the only side to finish the group stage with a 100% record while the Elephants narrowly qualified as one of the four best third-placed sides. The...
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