Reminiscing time when African football legend Didier Drogba took 59 seconds to help end civil war in Côte d’Ivoire

* 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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Morocco, Senegal dominate in Best XI AFCON of Côte d’Ivoire group stage

* 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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All eyes on Mauritania if they will continue making history at Côte d’Ivoire 2023

* 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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Injured Salah pledges his love for Egypt after been criticised for flying out from Côte d’Ivoire for treatment in England

* 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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Rigobert Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON

* 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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Hosts Côte d’Ivoire attempted to appoint former coach Herve Renard for remainder of AFCON 2023

* 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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All set for FDH Bank’s Intercity Mayor’s Trophy in February

* Academic studies and sports complement each other and are both crucial for the growth of students * Students who participate in sports have lesser chances of participating in risky and unhealthy behaviors like alcohol and drug abuse By Duncan Mlanjira The grand finale of the FDH Bank Mayor’s Trophy is set to be played in February involving six primary school teams, three in netball — Kawuwa (Mzuzu); Bwaila (Zomba) and Chidzingwe (Lilongwe) and another three in football; Kaviwale…

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This qualification will mean a lot for our people back home–DRC’s Gael Kakuta

* We had a difficult group with strong teams but hard work and support from our people got us through * Despite Tanzania not qualifying, it’s a very good nation that is progressing Maravi Express The Democratic Republic of the Congo defender, Gael Kakuta contends that qualification to the knockout stages of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 means a lot to the people of his country. The defender, who plies his trade in France…

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Morocco help hosts Côte d’Ivoire to qualify into last 16 after beating Zambia

* The Ivorians, humbled 4-0 by Equatorial Guinea on Monday and were on the brink of being eliminated in group stages * But they were saved to become among the four highest-ranked third-placed teams who qualified Maravi Express Hakim Ziyech’s 38th minute goal gave Morocco a 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 Group F win over Zambia yesterday — a result that enabled hosts Côte d’Ivoire to scrape into the last 16. The Ivorians, humbled 4-0 by Equatorial…

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Mali ‘hungry’ for victory over Namibia—midfielder Doumbia

* Namibia and Mali met twice during AFCON qualifiers back in 2020 as Les Aigles bagged home and away victories against the Brave Warriors * Ghana’s dramatic draw with Mozambique took some of the jeopardy out of this game, with Mali now guaranteed a place in the knockout stages Maravi Express Mali midfielder Kamory Doumbia believes that his side will be hungry and determined to get the win when they take on Namibia in their final Group E fixture…

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