Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae toasted his team of “miracle survivors” after the host country completed one of the greatest turnarounds in major tournament history to win the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Nigeria 2-1 […]
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Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast run to final ‘like a dream’ for coach
The hosts are in the final, a remarkable turnaround after losing 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea in their final group match.
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Ademola Lookman, from England youth world champion to Nigeria star
Lookman has stolen the limelight from Victor Osimhen on Nigeria’s run to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.
‘Hunger is big’ in South Africa squad to reach final
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign must already be considered a success.
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On Friday, the USA begins play at the Concacaf U-17 Women’s Championship.
Tears and tragedy: Kaba Diawara is making history with Guinea
Guinea won a knockout match for the first time at the Africa Cup of Nations.
South Africa topples Morocco in latest Africa Cup of Nations upset
Mali also booked a quarterfinal berth.
Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast stuns defending champion Senegal
Cape Verde won an AFCON knockout tie for the first time in its history.