Ivory Coast left it late once again as Sebastien Haller scored with nine minutes left to hand Ivory Coast the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title following their 2-1 final win over Nigeria in Abidjan on Sunday night. The Elephants have had to come from behind for much of the knockout phase but started Sunday's final brightly by putting the Super Eagles under some early pressure....
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...
Super Eagles Group A opponent and host of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast, cruised to a comfortable 5-1 win in their pre-tournament friendly over Sierra Leone on Saturday. The elephants, who are camped in their nation, showed a glimpse of what is to be expected of them when the AFCON kicks off as they demolished their West African counterparts at the Laurent Pokou...
Franck Kessie and Riyad Mahrez were on target for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday night but it was not enough for all three points as they lost 4-3 to Al Nassr. Matthias Jaissle's side were three points ahead of the Knights of Najd but it was the latter that was in better form and went ahead in the fourth minute when Senegal's...
Riyad Mahrez and Franck Kessie scored as Al Ahli recorded a 2-0 win over Al Tai to continue their 100% start to the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season. The Algerian and Ivorian were summer signings from Manchester City and Barcelona respectively and have instantly hit the ground running for the Royals. Al Tai were no trouble for Al Ahli and Mahrez gave his side the lead...
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