The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given its agreement in principle for the next African Cup that will be hosted in Morocco to be held in July through August of 2025, official sources based in Cairo told AFP news agency on Monday. At the beginning of February, the president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, avoided […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has levied a fine of $5,000 on champions Ivory Coast following the misconduct of its players during the AFCON quarterfinal clash against Mali. The tense match, which unfolded on 3 February at the Stade de la Paix, saw Ivory Coast emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, but it was […]
Amidst a triumphant return to South Africa after their remarkable journey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams reflects on the surreal accomplishments of the Bafana Bafana team. Receiving a warm welcome from the president of SAFA upon their arrival on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Williams seized the opportunity to share insights […]
The Black Stars of Ghana have been ranked 18th in the final standings of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after a disappointing performance. The West African country which was part of the 24 teams and was hoping to win its fifth title was booted out of the tournament at the group phase […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
