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Onana Speaks Out After Missing Cameroon’s AFCON Opening Clash

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 17, (THEWILL) - Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has stated he has much to say following his absence from Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea on Monday. The stopper faced widespread criticism for delaying his arrival...
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Mali Launch AFCON Campaign With 2-0 Win Over South Africa

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 17, (THEWILL) - Mali kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on Tuesday. Captain Hamari Traore opened the scoring on the hour mark before striker Lassine Sinayoko quickly doubled their...
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Late Drama As Burkina Faso Beat Mauritania 1-0

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 16, (THEWILL) - Burkina Faso left it late to earn a 1-0 victory over tournament debutants Mauritania in their opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage match played at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on...
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Algeria Let Lead Slip In AFCON Draw Against Angola

Marcel Okeke, THEWILL -
January 16, (THEWILL) - Algeria got their 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign off to a shaky start on Monday, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Angola. The Desert Foxes took an early lead...
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AFCON: Cameroon Fights Back To Earn Draw Against 10-Man Guinea

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 15, (THEWILL) - The Cameroon national football team rallied in the second half to claim a 1-1 draw against Guinea in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Playing at Charles Konan Banny Stadium...
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Late Cape Verde Goal Stun Ghana in AFCON 2024 Opener

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 15, (THEWILL) - A dramatic injury-time winner from substitute Garry Rodrigues gave Cape Verde a shock 2-1 victory over four-time champions Ghana, as the latter's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, began with a demoralising defeat. Seeking...
Sports

Hosts Ivory Coast Open AFCON with Win Over Guinea-Bissau

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 14, (THEWILL) - Tournament hosts Ivory Coast delighted home fans by defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 to launch the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday night. Strikes from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso propelled the Elephants to...
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Yemi Alade Performs At Opening Ceremony Of AFCON 2023

Ivory Ukonu, THEWILL -
January 14, (THEWILL) - Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has fulfilled one of the items on her bucket list, performing at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Organisers of the football tournament shared...
Sports

Nigeria’s AFCON Hopes Dealt Double Blow

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 12, (THEWILL) - The preparations of the Super Eagles for the Africa Cup of Nations have been jolted by the losses of two key strikers to untimely injuries. Just days before the tournament kicks off in Ivory...
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DStv Confirms Live AFCON Coverage Via Supersports Channels

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 10, (THEWILL) - MultiChoice Group has announced that its SuperSport channels will broadcast all 52 games of the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament hosted by Côte d’Ivoire. This latest development comes after MultiChoice initially...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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