Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Micha has shifted focus to steering his team to the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after their 1-1 draw against Nigeria on Sunday. The National Thunder, for the first time in a match against Nigeria, avoided defeat and they shared the spoils at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe. Ivan Salvador gave Equatorial Guinea the lead in the 36th...
Mozambique were denied their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations after they drew 2-2 with Egypt in their Group B opener on Sunday evening. The Mambas were making only their fifth AFCON appearance and their first since 2010 but had never recorded a win in previous outings. Egypt got off to a perfect start at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny with Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed giving...
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has dismissed the favourites tag on his team as they challenge for honour at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Belmadi referenced the Desert Foxes' failure in Cameroon two years ago after exiting 2021 AFCON at the group stage and their inability to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for the low expectations in Ivory Coast. Algeria have won...
Nigeria began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe on Sunday afternoon. The Super Eagles are gunning for a fourth AFCON title and a first since 2013 and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the notable change made in Jose Peseiro's XI after getting the nod to start ahead of Francis Uzoho. Porto...
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has confirmed the absence of Fode Ballo-Toure and Youssouf Sabaly for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against Gambia on Monday. Cisse, in his pre-match presser on Sunday, announced the return of Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye and Lens star Nampalys Mendy while Tottenham star Pape Matar Sarr is in a race against time to be fit. Fulham left-back Ballo-Toure is...
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