Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has tendered an apology to Moroccans after he missed a penalty in their 2-0 defeat to South Africa at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lions failed to make it into the quarter-final of competition in Ivory Coast and and their wait for an AFCON trophy since 1976 lingers. Morocco were trailing by 1-0 when Hakimi stepped up for a...
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...
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...
Ryan Mendes scored from the penalty spot late on as Cape Verde secured a 1-0 win over Mauritania to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for the second time in their history. The Blue Sharks outdid themselves during the group stage as they topped Group B and finished ahead of powerhouses Egypt and Ghana. The Lions of Chinguetti meanwhile have been a thorn in the...
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