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Kenya launch bid to co-host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Kenya launch bid to co-host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Kenya have proposed a bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside some other East African nations. The attempt to host the prestigious African football tournament has been approved by the Kenyan government, with the aim to qualify for the men’s World Cup for the first time in 2030. The Harambee Stars have played in six AFCON tournaments without ever qualifying past the group...

Barcelona’s Kessie launches foundation in Ivory Coast

Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie has announced the launch of his support foundation in the Ivorian capital city of Abidjan. The Ivory Coast international and his spouse were present at the launching ceremony on Tuesday and he revealed the details and importance of the foundation on his official Instagram account. "Very happy and proud of the inauguration of my foundation - Franck Kessie Foundation. A non-profit organisation...

Renard: The two-time AFCON winning coach making World Cup history with Saudi Arabia

Renard: The two-time AFCON winning coach making World Cup history with Saudi Arabia

Football fans around the world were left stunned after underdogs Saudi Arabia suppressed South American giants Argentina in a nail-biting Group C fixture at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Falcons of Saudi Arabia survived a late onslaught to coast to a 2-1 victory over the Copa America champions. Two early second half goals from Al Hilal's duo of Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-dawsari...