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From England youth to AFCON star: Lookman plays leading role for Nigeria

AFP · 2 months ago

Ademola Lookman has stolen the limelight from star man Victor Osimhen on Nigeria's run to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, with the former England youth international scoring all their goals so far in the knockout stage.

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".

Morocco stick with Regragui in spite of AFCON 'failure'

AFP · 2 months ago

Walid Regragui will continue as Morocco coach in spite of their Africa Cup of Nations failure, the national football federation said in a statement on Monday.

South Africa face Osimhen's Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive in AFCON semis

AFP · 3 months ago

Victor Osimhen's Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four.

Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis

AFP · 3 months ago

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi=finals, and South Africa later joined them.

Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters

AFP · 3 months ago

A back-heel goal by Oumar Diakite in added time at the end of extra time gave hosts Ivory Coast a 2-1 win over Mali in Bouake on Saturday after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.

2023 AFCON: TV listings, live-streaming, preview for Mali-Ivory Coast; Cape Verde-South Africa on February 3

Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago

Four more teams will be in action as the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON continues on Saturday, February 3rd.

Masuaku free-kick clinches AFCON semi-finals place for DR Congo

AFP · 3 months ago

Former West Ham United defender Arthur Masuaku scored a vital goal as the Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Guinea 3-1 on Friday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Nigeria and DR Congo win through to AFCON semi-finals

AFP · 3 months ago

A solitary Ademola Lookman goal was enough for Nigeria to beat Angola on Friday and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, while the Democratic Republic of Congo joined them by coming from behind to defeat Guinea.

Lookman goal takes Nigeria into AFCON semi-finals

AFP · 3 months ago

Ademola Lookman scored his third goal in two games as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday with a 1-0 victory over Angola in the last eight.

AFCON 2023 - Watch Nigeria vs. Angola and DR Congo vs. Guinea quarterfinals on February 2, 2024

Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago

The last eight kicks off on Friday with two stellar fixtures, one featuring the almighty Super Eagles while the 1974 AFCON champions headline the other quarterifinal.

Tears and tragedy: Diawara making AFCON history with Guinea

AFP · 3 months ago

This Africa Cup of Nations is far from over but it has already been a historic tournament for Guinea after they won a knockout tie for the first time, an achievement which left their coach Kaba Diawara in tears.

Nigeria, S. Africa among quarter-finals favourites in 'crazy' AFCON

AFP · 3 months ago

Former champions Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and South Africa have earned the right to be favourites in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday.

Sinayoko scores as Mali set up AFCON clash with Ivory Coast

AFP · 3 months ago

Lassine Sinayoko scored his third goal at the Africa Cup of Nations as Mali reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 by defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 on Monday.

Still alive - Ivory Coast's roller-coaster AFCON ride goes on

AFP · 3 months ago

Seemingly dead, buried and completely humiliated just a few days ago, Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations dream somehow remains alive and there is suddenly a sense of optimism after the Elephants beat reigning champions Senegal to reach the quarter-finals.