Togo legend Emmanuel Adebayor says the Black Stars played against Mozambique like they were at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for fun. Adebayor said the team did not deserve to qualify for the knockout stage after such a disappointing performance. “I’m not surprised, I’m rather disappointed. Coming into this game, they [Ghana] knew they […]
Some Ghanaians who have been sent to Ivory Coast to support the Black Stars have accused the government of neglect. According to many of them, they have been left to their faith since arriving in Ivory Coast to provide support for the national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Speaking to […]
The opening night of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was owned by Ivory Coast as the host nation beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0. A packed house at the impressive Alassane Ouattara Stadium welcomed the country’s president, for which the 60,000-seater arena is named after, and FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for a vibrant opening ceremony as a hotly-contested AFCON got underway in the late evening […]
The 2023 African Cup of Nations kicks off tomorrow, and Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset is leaving no room for underestimation. In a commanding presence at the pre-match press conference on Friday, Gasset asserted a fundamental shift in perspective: “There are no more small teams.” Addressing the media with a determined presence, Gasset unveiled the […]
The Black Stars continued with preparations for the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on Wednesday when the national team trained in Ivory Coast. After spending over a week in camp in Kumasi, the Ghana national team early today travelled to Ivory Coast for the upcoming continental tournament. Having lodged into […]
The 34th edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off in a few days in Côte d’Ivoire. As in previous editions, several teams have chosen to include young players who will have the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage. CAFOnline.com brings you a Top 5 list […]
The Ghana Football Association has announced that Mohammed Kudus will join the camp of the Black Stars before they depart to Ivory Coast for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Ghana FA said the West Ham United attacker is in Ghana, specifically in Accra but has not yet joined the rest of the squad […]
African Champions Senegal will arrive on Ivorian soil on Tuesday, 09 January 2024 while FIFA World Cup semi-finalists Morocco will land on Sunday, 07 January as the world counts down to the opening match on 13 January 2024. Morocco and Guinea Bissau will be the first to arrive for the tournament. The two teams are […]
Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey has shared his excitement after making the Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 26-year-old central midfielder earned a spot in the 27-man squad list as announced by Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton on Monday morning. Lamptey is one of the three local players to […]
In the pursuit of their dream of a third African Cup of Nations (Afcon) title, Ivory Coast finds itself at a crucial juncture, guided by the insightful perspective of former Ivorian international striker, Arouna Koné. As the nation prepares to host the prestigious football competition for the first time since 1984, Koné emphasizes a strategic […]
