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Ivory Coast savour AFCON triumph but future is unclear
AFP · 2 months ago
Ivory Coast's stunning Africa Cup of Nations triumph was a fitting end to the most thrilling edition of the tournament in recent memory but the manner of their victory makes it impossible to imagine what the long-term impact could be.
Ivory Coast AFCON triumph 'more than a fairytale' for coach Fae
AFP · 2 months ago
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.
Haller hits winner as Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to take AFCON title
AFP · 2 months ago
Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title.
AFCON 2023 Final: Team news, broadcast options, preview for Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast live on February 11, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The Super Eagles lock horns with the hosts in the curtain closer to what has been an unforgettable tournament. Here is everything you need to know about this highly-anticipated final.
South Africa beat DR Congo in shootout to finish third at AFCON
AFP · 2 months ago
Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero again as South Africa beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off on Saturday.
Ivory Coast's Haller wants 'no regrets' in Nigeria AFCON final
AFP · 2 months ago
Ivory Coast star Sebastien Haller has urged his team to "leave with no regrets" as they attempt to complete the most remarkable of major tournament comebacks in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil against Nigeria.
Much-maligned Peseiro defies critics with Nigeria at AFCON
AFP · 2 months ago
Nigeria's run to this Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast is a personal triumph for coach Jose Peseiro, the veteran from Portugal who had been the subject of stinging criticism in the run-up to the tournament.
Osimhen's Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final
AFP · 2 months ago
Victor Osimhen's Nigeria stand in the way of Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, as the tournament hosts aim to complete the most remarkable of turnarounds by lifting the trophy.
CAF president Motsepe refuses to confirm dates for 2025 AFCON
AFP · 2 months ago
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe on Friday refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations, due to take place in 2025.
Ivory Coast's Haller eyes AFCON glory after cancer battle, Bundesliga agony
AFP · 2 months ago
No single player symbolises Ivory Coast's remarkable turnaround to reach this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final quite like striker Sebastien Haller.
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, and Asian Cup and AFCON 2023 finals headline top live games to watch on Feb. 9-15, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, Jordan vs. Qatar, West Ham vs. Arsenal, Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast, and many other games make our list of must-watch matches.
Back from the dead: Ivory Coast on verge of remarkable AFCON triumph
AFP · 2 months ago
Ivory Coast's victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Wednesday leaves them just 90 minutes away from completing arguably the most remarkable turnaround in major international tournament history.
Ivory Coast run to AFCON final 'like a dream' for coach Fae
AFP · 2 months ago
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream"
Nigerian set up AFCON final against hosts Ivory Coast
AFP · 2 months ago
Substitute forward Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played key roles as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller.
Nigeria reach AFCON final after shootout victory over South Africa
AFP · 2 months ago
Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake.
Nigeria's Osimhen declared fit for AFCON semi-final
AFP · 2 months ago
Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen is available to play in Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa following a fitness scare, the team confirmed.
Nigeria vs. South Africa: Team news, broadcast options, preview for AFCON 2023 semifinal live on February 7, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The Super Eagles lock horns with Bafana Bafana in the penultimate stage in what should be a thrilling battle. Here is everything you need to know about this clash.
Hosts Ivory Coast determined to continue 'miraculous' run until AFCON final
AFP · 2 months ago
Ivory Coast's interim coach Emerse Fae has urged his team to go into Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against the Democratic Republic of Congo with the mindset that has allowed the hosts to make a "miraculous"
2023 AFCON: Preview, TV listings, live-streaming options for Ivory Coast vs DR Congo - February 7
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The 2023 AFCON hosts will now hope to book their spot in the finals, but will need to find their way past DR Congo in the semi-finals on Wednesday, February 7th
AFCON semi-final with Nigeria will be tough - South Africa legends
AFP · 2 months ago
Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-finals opponents Nigeria will be "tough".
