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AFCON 2023: Egypt record second consecutive draw in Ghana clash

AFCON 2023: Egypt record second consecutive draw in Ghana clash

Egypt recorded their second consecutive 2-2 draw in Group B of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, this time against Ghana in Abidjan on Thursday night. The Pharaohs recorded that scoreline in their opener against Mozambique and in similar fashion, fell behind in added time of the first half when West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus fired home a powerful shot from distance shortly after Liverpool's...

AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong earns Nigeria vital win over hosts Ivory Coast

AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong earns Nigeria vital win over hosts Ivory Coast

William Troost-Ekong scored from the penalty spot as Nigeria recorded a 1-0 win over 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast in their Group A encounter on Thursday evening. The Super Eagles started the tournament poorly with a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea while the Elephants defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0. Nigeria needed to get a result against the Ivorians and started brightly with current African Player...

AFCON 2023: Nsue hat-trick hands Equatorial Guinea maximum points over Guinea-Bissau

AFCON 2023: Nsue hat-trick hands Equatorial Guinea maximum points over Guinea-Bissau

Emilio Nsue found the back of the net three times as Equatorial Guinea defeated Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in their second 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group B match at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday afternoon. The National Thunder played out a 1-1 draw with 2013 AFCON champions Nigeria in their group opener while the Djurtus were beaten 2-0 by 2023 AFCON hosts Ivory Coast. Nsue...

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles hold Equatorial Guinea to draw in Group A opener

AFCON 2023: Why Super Eagles’ reliance on Osimhen spells serious trouble

The Super Eagles had a less-than-ideal start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after they only managed to secure a 1-1 against Equatorial Guinea in their Group A opener in Abidjan on Sunday. The result was more disappointing because it was the National Thunder that took the lead before Nigeria responded instantly thanks to reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen. Two goals came...