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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...

Eto’o, Drogba, Kanu & Africans who have won UEFA Champions League

Eto’o, Drogba, Kanu & Africans who have won UEFA Champions League

Over the years, Africa has produced 26 winners of the UEFA Champions League or European Cup, with only two of these names coming in before the 1992 era. The 2023 UEFA Champions League final is the rave of the weekend as Manchester City lock horns against Inter Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. The encounter will definitely see new faces emerge as champions, including one of...

Done Deal: Naby Keita joins Werder Bremen on free transfer

Done Deal: Naby Keita joins Werder Bremen on free transfer

Guinean midfielder Naby Keita has completed his move to German side SV Werder Bremen on a free transfer. The 28-year-old has signed a three-year deal valid until 2026 with the four-time Bundesliga champions. https://twitter.com/werderbremen_en/status/1667128713652101120?t=jDLwKdOZCqt6gBiezQjB6Q&s=19 Keita, who recently left Premier League giants Liverpool following the expiration of his five-year contract, returns to Germany, where he initially played for RB Leipzig. The Guinean was one of four players...

Brazil to face Guinea in Spain as part of anti-racism fight

Brazil to face Guinea in Spain as part of anti-racism fight

Brazil have announced plans to play Guinea in an international friendly match on June 17 in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Guinea will be expected to make the trip to Spain after facing Egypt in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on June 14. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is set to use the match to combat racism, with...