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'Win AFCON and I'm done!' -- Osimhen dreams of triumph with Nigeria
AFP · 3 months ago
Victor Osimhen won the Serie A title with Napoli last season and ended 2023 by being named African footballer of the year, but the striker reckons lifting the Cup of Nations with Nigeria might just top the lot.
WATCH: Upset Andre Onana consoled by Senegal icon El Hadji Diouf after being axed from Cameroon's AFCON 2023 opener
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
Despite making a tricky 5,000-mile journey to join up with his national team in time for Monday's opening game against Guinea, the Manchester United ace was axed from the squad altogether.
Senegal enjoy winning start to AFCON defence, Cameroon and Algeria held
AFP · 3 months ago
Lamine Camara scored a stunning brace as Senegal began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-0 win over Gambia on Monday, but fellow heavyweights Algeria and Cameroon were both held in their opening matches.
Brave 10-man Guinea hold Cameroon in another AFCON surprise
AFP · 3 months ago
Guinea joined a growing list of surprise sides at the Africa Cup of Nations by drawing 1-1 against five-time champions Cameroon in Group C on Monday despite playing the second half with 10 men.
Camara stars as Senegal start AFCON defence with win over Gambia
AFP · 3 months ago
Lamine Camara scored twice as Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Gambia in Yamoussoukro on Monday.
Gambia boss plays down chances of another surprise AFCON run
AFP · 3 months ago
Tiny Gambia were one of the stories of the last Africa Cup of Nations as they reached the quarter-finals, but coach Tom Saintfiet admits repeating that feat this time could be beyond them.
Nigeria coach dismisses concerns his team are top-heavy ahead of AFCON
AFP · 3 months ago
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro on Saturday batted away concerns the Super Eagles' attacking prowess is not matched in other areas of their team as they prepare to begin their Africa Cup of Nations bid.
Africa Cup of Nations: Top AFCON 2023 games to watch on January 13-17, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday with hosts Ivory Coast taking on Guinea-Bissau. Here are the top matches to watch on the first five days of the tournament.
CAF boss Motsepe confident AFCON will avoid 'painful experience' of Cameroon
AFP · 3 months ago
African football chief Patrice Motsepe insisted Friday he is confident this year's Cup of Nations will not see any repeat of the kind of tragedy that marred the last tournament in Cameroon in 2022.
AFCON hosts Ivory Coast without Haller for opening game
AFP · 3 months ago
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast will go into the opening game of the tournament on Saturday against Guinea-Bissau without Sebastien Haller as their star striker recovers from injury.
Man Utd vs. Tottenham, El Clasico, and AFCON 2023 and Asian Cup kick-offs headline top live games to watch on Jan. 12-18, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The resumption of the Bundesliga, Man Utd vs. Tottenham, Newcastle vs. Man City, the Spanish Super Cup final, and the Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations headline our list.
Leverkusen's title tilt faces AFCON challenge as Bundesliga resumes
AFP · 3 months ago
League leaders Bayer Leverkusen's bid for a debut Bundesliga title is likely to hinge on how well Xabi Alonso's side account for their Africa Cup of Nations absences.
AFCON 2023: The top players to watch at this year's Africa Cup of Nations tournament
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The tournament kicks off this weekend as Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and many other nations compete to be crowned the champions of Africa.
Broadcast guide for 2023 AFCON: TV and live-streaming options
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The Africa Cup of Nations, previously scheduled to take place in the summer of 2023, kicks off in Ivory Coast this month. Here is everything you need to know about this highly-anticipated tournament.
Osimhen dreams of AFCON title and end to Nigerian suffering
AFP · 3 months ago
Newly crowned African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen is a star on a mission. He wants to transform the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup of Nations title.
Hosts Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in AFCON group
AFP · 6 months ago
Hosts Ivory Coast were joined in Group A by Nigeria in the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Thursday.
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania named joint hosts of 2027 AFCON
AFP · 6 months ago
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, while Morocco will stage the 2025 edition, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Wednesday.
France reportedly secure two-time AFCON winning manager as new coach
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The 54-year-old tactician has won plenty of praise with his impressive work with several national teams, including Zambia, the Ivory Coast, and Saudi Arabia.
Senegal vs Netherlands: The Oranje kick off 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign against AFCON champions on November 21, 2022
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
A Sadio Mane-less Lions of Teranga lock horns with Van Gaal's high-flying side in what should be an interesting Group A showdown.
Napoli president says he won't sign Africans unless they skip AFCON, Koulibaly issues classy response
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The newly-signed Chelsea center-back gave an eloquent response after the president of his former club aired his frustrations with the Africa Cup of Nations.
