Babangida backs Super Eagles to reach AFCON finals
Despite underwhelming performances so far at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’ Ivoire, a former international, Tijani Babangida, ha
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AFCON: Algeria crash out as Angola, Burkina Faso advance to knockout stage
The Foxes of Algeria were surprisingly shown the exit door from AFCON 2023 following a 1-0 loss to minnows Mauritania in their final group match on Tu
South Africa star Themba Zwane believes that Bafana Bafana cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal for their final Group E match against Tunisia, set for the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo on the early evening of Wednesday 24 January. South Africa followed their AFCON opening 2-0 defeat at the hands of Mali with an impressive 4-0 destruction of Namibia on Sunday night, with Percy Tau, Themba Zwane (two) and Thapelo Maseko all finding the back of the net. Prior to that, Bafana had recorded a 0-0 draw with Lesotho in a pre-tournament friendly. Tunisia followed their AFCON opening 1-0 defeat at the hands of Namibia with a 1-1 draw against Mali on Saturday night, leaving them in need of a win to have a chance of progressing to the knockout phase. Prior to that, the Eagles of Carthage had beaten Cape Verde 2-0 in a pre-tournament friendly. “We know that it is not over yet. It’s going to be a difficult one against Tunisia. We are going to analyse them properly and come with a plan. We know that we definitely need to win in order to qualify [guarantee qualification],” said Themba Zwane.
Zambia coach Avram Grant says his team holds no fear of Morocco ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group F match at the Laurent Pokou Stadium i
It’s going to be difficult against Tunisia – Zwane
South Africa star Themba Zwane believes that Bafana Bafana cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal for their final Group E match against Tunisi
Our experience will make the difference- Trezeguet
A jubilant Mahmoud Trezeguet believes Egypt’s vast experience can power them to TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations glory after booking their last