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AFCON 2023: Guinea confirm death of six supporters after win over Gambia

AFCON 2023: Guinea confirm death of six supporters after win over Gambia

The Guinean Football Federation has confirmed the death of six fans after their 1-0 victory against the Gambia at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. After the win against the Scorpions in the Ivorian capital city of Yamoussoukro, Guineans back home trooped out to the streets of Conakry on Friday. The wild celebrations led to collision of vehicles and motorcycles which resulted in the death of...

AFCON 2023: Okocha predicts outcome of Ivory Coast vs Nigeria game

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: ‘Don’t wait for my mistakes’ – Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali warns critics

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a warning to his critics not to wait for his mistakes at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Chippa United player appreciated the support he received from Nigerians since he made his international debut in their 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea on January 14. Nwabali is gradually becoming fans' favourite, thanks to his brilliant performance between the sticks...

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: There is nothing special about Super Eagles – Semi Ajayi

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: There is nothing special about Super Eagles – Semi Ajayi

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has revealed that there is nothing special about the team until after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The West Bromwich Albion centre-back has played every minute of Nigeria's games in Ivory Coast and he believes success in the continental tournament will qualify the current Super Eagles as being special. Nigeria are hoping to lift their fourth AFCON...

AFCON 2023: Osimhen anticipates interesting game against ‘familiar’ Guinea-Bissau

AFCON 2023: Osimhen anticipates interesting game against ‘familiar’ Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is expecting an interesting encounter against Guinea-Bissau in their final group match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles will lock horns against Guinea-Bissau for the second time on the AFCON stage after their last outing ended in a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Sadiq Umar and William Troost-Ekong in the 2021 edition in Cameroon. Osimhen missed the...

AFCON 2023: ‘Egypt is not Salah’s team’ – Injured Liverpool star counting on teammates

AFCON 2023: ‘Egypt is not Salah’s team’ – Injured Liverpool star counting on teammates

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has encouraged his teammates to step up their performance for their final Group B game against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Salah is nursing a hamstring injury he picked up against Ghana on Thursday and he will miss the Pharaohs' clash against leaders Blue Sharks at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Monday. The Liverpool forward will also...