Tag: AFCON 2022
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Football – Algeria: Alexandre Oukidja: “The AFCON in Cameroon was catastrophic and disgusting”.
Algeria has still not digested the CAN 2021. Reigning champions, the Greens were eliminated in the first round. This Saturday, Alexandre Oukidja came out strongly against the organization of the AFCON, which was “catastrophic”. Alexandre Oukidja’s outing is sure to be the talk of the town. The Algerian international has severely criticized the organization of…
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Women’s AFCON – Handball: Program and results of the 25th edition
Senegal will hosts from November 9 to 19 the 25th edition of the 2022 Women’s AFCON Handball. The Lionesses are aiming at a first victory while Angola, superpower of the discipline in Africa, will try to assert its domination. The Palancras Negras are aiming for a fourth consecutive title. Senegal will try to end Angola’s…
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Beach soccer AFCON 2022: Cynthia Ishimwe is first ever female referee
For the first time since its inception in 2006, the African Cup of Nations Beach Soccer has seen a woman lead a match of this pan-African tournament. Burundian Cynthia Ishimwe was at the center of the group match between Senegal and Madagascar. The AFCON Beach Soccer match between Senegal and Madagascar on Monday, October 24…
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Beach Soccer AFCON 2022: Uganda appoints Swiss coach Schrinzi
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed a new coach for the Uganda Beach Soccer Team, Sand Cranes. Moses Magogo, the Federation President, says the former Switzerland national player and coach Angelo Schrinzi is the new coach who will now take charge of the team. “We are aware there has been a technical…
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Handball – AFCON 2022: Tunisia to reconquer the continental title
For this 25th edition of the AFCON Handball (July 11 to 18), Tunisia is housed in pool C with Cape Verde and Nigeria. Beaten in the final (27-23) by the Pharaohs of Egypt during the previous edition in Tunis, the Eagles are determined to take their revenge in Cairo. To snatch their 11th title in…
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Eto’o to Indomitable Lionesses: “You are the best in Africa
A few days before the start of the 14th edition of the women’s AFCON, Cameroon sank in a friendly against France 4-0 on Saturday 25 June. For the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto’o, this large setback is not a concern because he knows that his players are the best in Africa and…
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Women’s AFCON 2022: Five players to watch in Morocco
The 12th edition of the women’s AFCON will undoubtedly be the most closely followed. The best African players will be there to try to lift the continental trophy. Focus on five players to watch in Morocco. Rosella Ayana, the new face of Morocco Rosella Ayane will play her first Women’s African Cup of Nations (2-23…
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AFCON 2021: No one gave Malawi a chance – Kanyenda
Former Malawian international Esau Kanyenda has heaped praise on his country’s national team after their performances during the Africa Cup of Nations. Malawi was knocked out in the last 16 by Morocco on Tuesday night, 25 January, and they left with more positives than negatives. There’s good reason to look forward to the future and…
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AFCON 2021: Morocco knockout brave Malawi – Highlights
North Africans Morocco came from behind against Malawi in Yaounde at the Africa Cup of Nations to book their spot in the quarterfinals. The two countries met in the last 16 on Tuesday, 25 January. Malawi established an early foothold by taking the lead through striker Gabadinho Mhango, who scored what could be the goal…
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AFCON 2021: Barrow the hero as Gambia make more history – Highlights
Gambia’s fairytale run in their Africa Cup of Nations maiden appearance continued with a victory that will go down in history as one of their most memorable. The debutants beat Guinea 1-0 in their AFCON last 16 match played in Bafoussam on Monday evening, 24 January, as they progressed to the quarterfinals of the competition.…