Cape Verde, Senegal reach AFCON last 16
Senegal defeated Cameroon 3-1 to join Cape Verde as the two first nations to reach the Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast’s last sixteen. Former Manchester United player Tiago Dias Correia, Mendes da Graça and Gonçalves Pereira de Pina were all on the scoresheet as Cape Verde recorded two straight wins to reach the Cup […]
Post-Match: Hughton frustrated, and Rui Vitoria pleased
Contrasted views from Black Stars’ head coach, Chris Hughton and coach Rui Victoria of Egypt after their pulsating 2-2 draw at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium on Thursday. Ghana led twice as Egypt rallied parity to secure two points from their opening two games in the Ivory Coast Cup of Nations. “We will continue to […]
West Ham’s Kudus nets brace in Eqypt AFCON draw
West United striker Mohammed Kudus scored twice for Ghana against Egypt in their Group B 2-2 matchday two draw at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium on Thursday but was not enough for a win. Twice, the seven-time African champions rallied equaliser as the results left both nations still searching for a first win at the […]
Nigeria’s Eagles signal intent with Ivory Coast win
William Troost-Ekong’s goal against the Ivory Coast signalled Nigeria’s intent to reach the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over hosts in Group A. Nigeria’s victory has left Group A qualification wide open – any of the top three could qualify for the round of sixteen. […]
