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* Egypt and DR Congo have met twice previously in the knock-out rounds of the AFCON * Each winning once (DR Congo won 3-2 in the semi-final in 1974 and Egypt won 4-1 in the quarter-final in 2006) * On both occasions the winner of the tie went on to lift the trophy that year – DR Congo (as Zaire) in 1974 and Egypt in 2006 Maravi Express The Round of 16 fixture of the Côte d’Ivoire 2023 between…

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* This is only the second meeting between Angola and Namibia at the AFCON * The other was a 3-3 draw in the 1998 group stages in which Namibia were 2-0 and 3-1 * Nigeria and Cameroon are set to meet for the first time since doing so at this stage in 2019 * With the Super Eagles winning 3-2 with goals from Odion Ighalo (x2) and Alex Iwobi Maravi Express Angola will take on fellow Confederation of Southern…

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* We proved today that all Ivorians can coexist and play together with a shared aim — to qualify for the World Cup * We promised you that the celebrations would unite the people —today we beg you on our knees * The one country in Africa with so many riches must not descend into war. Please lay down your weapons and hold elections Mark Kinyanjui, Pulse Sports Kenya Didier Drogba ended his career as one of the greatest…

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* Equatorial Guinea’s Jesus Owono selected as the best goalkeeper of the group stage * COSAFA is being represented by Angola’s midfielder, Gelson Dala *  Missing on the list is Nigeria’s talisman Victor Osimhen — the 2023 African Player of the Year Maravi Express The technical study group (TSG) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 has officially released the best XI performing players of the group stages of the competition. Included is…

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* In 2019, they qualified for their first AFCON and went on to qualify back-to-back in 2021 * In 2023, they qualified for their third AFCON and went on to win their first AFCON game — beating almighty Algeria Maravi Express After two unlucky losses, Mauritania stunned two-time champions Algeria to finish third and squeeze through to the last 16 as best runners-up and are geared for their first-ever knockout stage against Cape Verde on Monday. The Côte d’Ivoire…

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* I started the treatment and rehabilitation program and I will do everything possible to be ready as soon as possible * He will ‘100 percent’ return for AFCON final if he recovers—Liverpool manager Klopp SuperSport Mohamed Salah underlined his love for Egypt as the Liverpool star hit back at critics of his decision to return to England for treatment on a hamstring injury. Salah is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks as a result of the…

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* Indomitable Lions’ first three AFCON titles were all secured by defeating the Super Eagles in the final * Roger Milla’s Cameroon came from behind to beat Nigeria 3-1 in the 1984 final * And a side coached by Claude Le Roy then came out on top when the teams met again in Morocco 1988 AFP Sport & Supersport There can be few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) than a meeting between Nigeria and…

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* France not willing to loan the 55-year-old as he is currently the coach of the France women’s team * Renard enjoys great popularity in Côte d’Ivoire after leading the team to the 2015 African title * He also won the competition with Zambia in 2012 and has also coached Morocco and Angola AFP Sport & Supersport Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 hosts, Côte d’Ivoire have failed in a remarkable bid to appoint former coach Herve Regard to…

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