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Africa Cameroon Senegal Sports West Africa World 

Senegal President declares public holiday after AFCON win

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– – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the senior national football team’s win at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The team on Sunday evening beat Egypt on penalties to win the 2021 edition of the competition held in Cameroon. Sadio Mane of Senegal started the game with a penalty miss but scored… Read More
Africa Egypt Senegal Sports West Africa World 

Senegal beat Egypt to win AFCON 2021 title

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– – Senegal on Sunday evening beat Egypt on penalties to win the 2021 African Cup of Nations title in Cameroon. Sadio Mane of Senegal started the game with a penalty miss but scored the decisive spot kick as Senegal win 4-2 on penalties. 🇸🇳👑 AFRICA’S KINGS 👑🇸🇳#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #TeamSenegal | @Fsfofficielle pic.twitter.com/jPF1X29iZ8 — #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) February… Read More
Africa Cameroon Sports World 

Eight fans dead in a stampede at AFCON

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– – At least eight people are reported dead during a match between host nation Cameroon and Comoros at the African Cup of Nations. Dozens of people have also sustained injuries in the crush outside the stadium. Reports say crowds attempted to enter the Yaounde Olembe stadium to watch Cameroon beat Comoros 2-1 to qualify to the semi-finals. The stadium… Read More
Africa Sports World 

AFCON22: Five best players of the group stage

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – The Africa Cup of Nations group stages has drawn to a close, with heavyweights Morocco, Ivory Coast and Cameroon all progressing, while defending champions Algeria and powerhouse Ghana both crashed out. While some superstars like Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez haven’t quite lived up to expectations, other players are having the time of their lives in… Read More
Africa Football Ghana Sports West Africa World 

Why Ghana should turn to Gernot Rohr as next coach

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– – Ghanaian football is at a crossroads. The Black Stars reached a dead-end at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after a group stage exit. Ranked eighth on the continent, the West Africans were expected to at least advance as runner-up behind Morocco. However, with just one point in three games, it was Gabon and Comoros who… Read More
Africa Football North Africa Sports World 

AFCON: What next for Algeria after shock exit?

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– – After almost four years at the pinnacle of African football, the Desert Foxes has fallen to reality. The reigning champions were eliminated in the group stage at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The 2022 FIFA World Cup offers an opportunity to rebuild. Now and then, a team emerges to dominate the continent. While Nigeria had their success… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Goodnews Liverpool: Why Keita’s AFCON could be over

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, Liverpool was expected to be the worst affected Premier League side, missing three key players. While Mohammed Salah (Egypt) and Sadio Mane (Senegal) were almost irreplaceable at Anfield, though, the Reds could do without Nabil Keita (Guinea). However, of the trio, the powerful midfielder has impressed the most. Mane and Salah… Read More
Africa Football Ivory Coast Sports World 

Salomon Kalou: one of the main stars of Côte d’Ivoire national team

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – At the beginning of the 21st century, the national team of Côte d’Ivoire saw a very talented generation, in which there were many stars, among which Salomon Kalou can be distinguished. This player will be remembered by the fans for a long time, as he has become one of the brightest representatives of his generation. If you are… Read More
Africa Football Ghana Sports World 

Ghana sacks national team coach after poor AFCON showing

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– – Ghana’s Football Association (GFA) has sacked Black Stars head coach, Milovan Rajevac. The Ghanaian team performed poorly at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, exiting at the group stages. #Ghana has sacked its national team coach, #Milovan Rajevac after the country’s poor showing at the #AFCON2021 . pic.twitter.com/PLAWGQ3mwO — Isaac Kaledzi (@IsaacKaledzi) January 22, 2022… Read More
Africa Football Sports World 

Mario Mandzukic, arguably the best Croatian forward in history

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– – Croatia are considered dark horses ahead of all major tournaments they participate in. This is not surprising since all the former Yugoslav republics have good football traditions. Famous betting sites in Kenya – 1xbet.co.ke make it possible to bet on the games of this national team at the highest odds. Its high level is also proven by the… Read More