Ghana joins seven other qualified nations for 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations
Ghana will join seven other qualified teams in the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will be staged in Rabat, Morocco from 8–17 April, 2024. The Ghanaian side overturned a 4-0 deficit to beat Cote D’Ivoire 6-2 in the return encounter to book an appearance at the tournament. The Futsal team will be […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: A tournament of victories, fouls, and records broken
The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) showcased the pinnacle of African football prowess, witnessed across 52 thrilling encounters spread over six stadiums in Ivory Coast. From January 13 to February 11, 24 nations battled it out, leaving an indelible mark with 118 goals, 163 yellow cards, and 13 red cards, containing […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: I cannot still believe it, says Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae
Emerse Fae expressed his indescribable joy at leading Ivory Coast to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Elephant staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-1 win over Nigeria at a packed Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe on Sunday evening. William Troost-Ekong netted the opener for the Super Eagles in the […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast Afcon triumph ‘more than a fairytale’ for coach Fae
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae toasted his team of “miracle survivors” after the host country completed one of the greatest turnarounds in major tournament history to win the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday’s final. “It is more than a fairytale. I am struggling to take it all in,” Fae said […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Emerse Fae wins Best Coach Award after leading Côte d’Ivoire to glory
Emerse Fae has been honored as the Best Coach of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for his instrumental role in leading Côte d’Ivoire’s remarkable revival during the tournament. The 40-year-old former international player took charge as caretaker coach after the host nation faced near elimination from the competition, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Nigeria […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast crowned Champions after upsetting odds to beat Nigeria to complete host-and-win agenda
Ivory Coast has defied all odds to emerge as Champions of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The host nation for the 34th edition of the tournament played against giants Nigeria on Sunday night in the tournament’s final. In a game played at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, the Super Eagles of Nigeria scored […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Jose Mourinho bets on ‘best friend’ Jose Peseiro to lead Nigeria to victory
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, has expressed his desire to see the Super Eagles of Nigeria emerge victorious in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Cote d’Ivoire. In an interview with FIVE UK, Mourinho shared his sentiments ahead of the highly anticipated final showdown. Nigeria is set to clash with the hosts in the […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Sabastian Desabre to build on Leopards’ tournament experience
Despite falling short of securing a bronze medal, Sabastian Desabre, the coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo, remains optimistic about the team’s performance in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The DR Congo team narrowly missed out on the bronze medal following a goalless draw in the 3rd place playoff, […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Emerse Faé aiming to lead Ivory Coast to annex third title
Cote d’Ivoire stands on the cusp of clinching their third continental title as they gear up to take on Nigeria in the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, just 90 minutes away from potential glory. Under the leadership of Emerse Faé, […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa beat DR Congo in shootout to finish third
After a 0-0 draw following 90 minutes in Abidjan, Williams saved spot kicks from Chancel Mbemba and Meschack Elia to give Bafana Bafana the bronze medal in the Ivory Coast. Before Elia had his kick saved, Siyanda Xulu converted to give South Africa what proved the decisive lead in the shootout. Williams saved four shootout […]
