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Amb. Kalilou Traore, the Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, has said his country spent more than US$1 billion to organise the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition. Traore made this known during an interview on sideline of the official unveiling ceremony of the ‘AFCON Village’ on Saturday night in Abuja, saying the AFCON…
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Senegal went into AFCON 2021 as clear favorites and lived up to expectations. They not only clinched their first-ever African championship but did so convincingly. The Teranga Lions maintained a remarkable defensive record en route the title, securing 5 clean sheets in 7 games. As a result, Édouard Mendy received the Golden Glove award, and four Senegalese players earned spots in the Team of the Tournament, while Coach Aliou Cissé was named the Coach of the Tournament.
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Hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday in Abidjan defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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Saudi Arabia hope that the influx of foreign stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into their club football will help the national team win their first Asian Cup in 28 years.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will give their very best in order not to match an unwanted 42-year record when the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Cote d’Ivoire today. The Super Eagles are vying to win a fourth AFCON title in history, having previously done so at Nigeria…
