Tag: AFCON 2023
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AFCON: Mali Ready to Push Past Senegal in Quarterfinal Showdown
Saintfiet Sets the Tone for Mali’sAFCON Quest As the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stages, Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has issued a clear message: his side will do everything in their power to beat Senegal and advance to the semifinals. The two teams meet in the quarterfinals at the Grande Stade de…
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Chukwueze Calls for Consistency as Nigeria Eyes Afcon Knockout Win over Mozambique
Chukwueze Urges Consistency for Nigeria Ahead of Mozambique Clash Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze has urged the Super Eagles to maintain the level of performance they showed in the group stage as they prepare for a crucial AFCON knockout tie against Mozambique. Speaking ahead of Monday’s round of 16 match, Chukwueze emphasized the need for focus,…
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Gabon Records Shake-Up After AFCON Turmoil: Aubameyang Excluded and National Team Suspended
Gabon in Crisis After AFCON Setback Gabon has announced a major upheaval in its football program following a sequence of disappointing performances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The government confirmed the suspension of the national team, the dismissal of the head coach, and the removal of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from the squad. This…
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Goalkeeper drama and a Nigerian triumph: Eagles top Group C to reach AFCON Round of 16
Goalkeeper drama sparks Nigeria’s AFCON ascent The atmosphere inside the arena crackled with intensity as Nigeria’s Super Eagles aimed to seal a commanding Group C performance in the AFCON group stage. From the opening whistle, the Eagles controlled tempo, pressing high and exploiting spaces in Uganda’s defensive shape. The plan was simple: maintain pressure, create…
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Benin’s AFCON Triumph under Rohr Boosts Knockout Hopes
Background: A historic milestone for Benin Gernot Rohr, the former Super Eagles coach, has led Benin Republic to a landmark moment at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team’s 1-0 victory over Botswana marked Benin’s first-ever win over the southern African nation in AFCON competition, a milestone that fans and analysts say could reshape…
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Gernot Rohr Hails Benin’s Historic AFCON Win Over Botswana
Rohr Reacts to Benin’s landmark victory Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has lauded Benin Republic’s historic 1-0 triumph over Botswana at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the win could be a pivotal moment in their campaign. The result, coming in a tightly contested group stage clash, marks Benin’s first-ever AFCON victory against…