The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Morocco as host country for the 2023 CAF Awards. The annual award ceremony is a celebration of African football and the last edition was held in the Moroccan city of Rabat in July 2022. CAF, on Tuesday, stated that date for the football fiesta is December 11, 2023, and the time and host city will be announced at...
Reigning African champions Senegal have fixed a date for an international friendly game against 2019 African champions Algeria as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. The Senegalese Football Federation revealed on Monday that the game which would be a rematch of the AFCON 2019 final will take place at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Dakar. The...
Organising Committee for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in conjunction with the government of the Ivory Coast and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have unveiled the official mascot for next year's tournament. The mascot inspired by an elephant, is named "AKWABA" a local dialect meaning welcome. Your #TotalEnergiesAFCON Côte d'Ivoire 2023 host is ready. ???????????? A mascot that you’ll appreciate his personality, generosity, and...
The Super Eagles moved up by a place to 39th position in the latest FIFA ranking released for June. Nigeria gained an additional 5.68 points after their 3-2 victory against Sierra Leone in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on June 18. The three-time African champions are the sixth best-footballing nation in Africa after Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt. Cameroon, Mali, Ivory Coast and...
Nigeria secured their qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast after a 3-2 victory against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday. A first-half brace from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Kelechi Iheanacho were enough for the Super Eagles to bag maximum points despite a late onslaught by the hosts. Goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has handed his Super Eagles debut while...
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