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As the dust settles on the thrilling Round of 16 clashes in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, seven teams have secured their spots in the quarter-finals, with Morocco and South Africa set to determine the final entrant. Notable surprises include hosts Côte d’Ivoire overcoming defending champions...
Senegal's 24-year-old winger, Krepin Diatta, has publicly labeled the organizers of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as corrupt. The outspoken Monaco player expressed his frustration after the Teranga Lions were eliminated by Ivory Coast on Monday. Speaking to France 24, Diatta criticized the...
Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and William Troost-Ekong have been given the green light to continue their AFCON journey, having emerged clean from an anti-doping test conducted during the ongoing tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. The Guardian reports that the thorough...
In a pulsating Africa Cup of Nations clash, Ivory Coast emerged triumphant against defending champions Senegal, sealing a spot in the quarterfinals after a thrilling 5-4 victory on penalties. The game had ended 1-1 during regulation time, with Franck Kessie's decisive kick proving pivotal in the...
Seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt faced elimination on Sunday after losing a gripping penalty shootout 8-7 against DR Congo. The absence of injured star Mohamed Salah, who returned to Liverpool for treatment, proved crucial for Egypt. The intense last-16 clash ended 1-1 after...
Angolan footballer Gilberto exudes confidence, asserting that the Angolan national team will secure victory against Nigeria in the AFCON 2023 Quarter Finals. The stakes have been raised significantly, with Banco Keve pledging to reward each player with $9,600 if they emerge triumphant, and...
In a whirlwind of managerial developments, the football world witnesses a potential revolution on the benches of top clubs. Following Klopp's announcement of leaving Liverpool and Xavi's impending departure from Barça, the latest twist involves Mikel Arteta hinting at a departure from Arsenal...
Image Credit: Sinner MCM23 In a historic men's singles final at the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner showcased extraordinary resilience by overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. The victory marks Sinner's first Grand Slam title and is the first Australian...
Image Credit: Martin Rulsch ASTANA, Kazakhstan – Tobi Amusan, the 26-year-old Nigerian sensation, has once again etched her name in the annals of track and field history, this time by obliterating Glory Alozie’s 25-year-old African indoor record at the prestigious 2024 World Athletics Indoor...
In a thrilling encounter at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Nigeria emerged victorious against traditional rivals Cameroon, securing a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a resounding 2-0 win. Ademola Lookman proved to be the hero for the Super Eagles, netting...
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