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13 Jan 202411 Feb 2024

Champion: Ivory CoastAfricaTeams: 24

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Franck Kessie receives royal welcome at his club after winning AFCON

Franck Kessie receives royal welcome at his club after winning AFCON

Al Ahli have come up with a special ceremony to celebrate Franck Kessie's Africa Cup of Nations win!The Ivorian wasn't allowed to take the real trophy to Saudi Arabia, but at least the club made a cardboard.Look what else they've prepared for him.

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How Xavi can make Barca stop Victor Osimhen – shown by Ivory Coast in AFCON final

How Xavi can make Barca stop Victor Osimhen – shown by Ivory Coast in AFCON final

Victor Osimhen was tipped to be the main hero of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. However, the Eagle ended up being a sparrow: he finished the game with no goals or even shots, made just eight passes and lost half of duels.

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'What a baller': Some fans want Liverpool to make move for one AFCON final hero - not Sebastien Haller

'What a baller': Some fans want Liverpool to make move for one AFCON final hero - not Sebastien Haller

Ivory Coast clinched the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title with a thrilling 2-1 win over Nigeria in the final on Sunday (February 11).They came back from being 1-0 down, scoring two second-half goals from Franck Kessie and ex-West Ham United forward Sebastien Haller to win it.

3 months ago

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Spotted: Drogba's crazy celebrations as Ivory Coast lift AFCON title

Spotted: Drogba's crazy celebrations as Ivory Coast lift AFCON title

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba was ecstatic to see Ivory Coast defeat Nigeria to win the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title.The Ivory Coast side actually went behind in the first half, but rallied back through goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller to pull off a dramatic comeback.

3 months ago

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Kessie scores in AFCON final as Ivory Coast win after sacking head coach midway

Kessie scores in AFCON final as Ivory Coast win after sacking head coach midway

Ivory Coast are the champions of Africa!Their story is truly remarkable. The tournament hosts had their former head coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, dismissed right during the competition.

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2023 AFCON Final: Nigeria vs Ivory Coast - predictions, betting odds and best tips!

2023 AFCON Final: Nigeria vs Ivory Coast - predictions, betting odds and best tips!

The day has come! On Sunday, February 11, Nigeria and Ivory Coast will clash in the AFCON final, and after 90 or maybe 120 minutes, only one side will be celebrating.Here is how bookies rate the teams' chances to lift the trophy (odds powered by Yesplay):Nigeria – 2.

3 months ago

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'I made mistakes': Moriba seemingly admits regret in controversial Barca exit

'I made mistakes': Moriba seemingly admits regret in controversial Barca exit

In the summer of 2021, Barcelona fans were left stunned to learn that the club had decided to part ways with one of their emerging gems from La Masia – Ilaix Moriba. Moriba left the club under controversial circumstances after his entourage reportedly refused to accept Barca's salary offer in his new contract.

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Ivory Coast vs Congo: Predictions, betting odds and best tips

Ivory Coast vs Congo: Predictions, betting odds and best tips

Ivory Coast and Congo will face off in the second AFCON semi-final on February 7. Here is how bookies rate both sides' chances to win (odds powered by Yesplay):Ivory Coast – 2.

3 months ago

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Nigeria vs South Africa: Predictions and betting odds

Nigeria vs South Africa: Predictions and betting odds

Nigeria and South Africa will face off in AFCON's first semi-final on February 7. Here is how bookies rate their chances to win (odds powered by Yesplay):Nigeria – 1.

3 months ago

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Seydou Keita can't believe his eyes as Mali lose to 10-man Ivory Coast at the death of AFCON quarterfinal

Seydou Keita can't believe his eyes as Mali lose to 10-man Ivory Coast at the death of AFCON quarterfinal

Cameras have caught Seydou Keita who looked devastated as Mali lost to Ivory Coast in the AFCON quarterfinals.Mali were in the lead when the tournament hosts were down to 10 men.

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Mali vs Ivory Coast: Predictions and betting odds

Mali vs Ivory Coast: Predictions and betting odds

Mali will face Ivory Coast in the AFCON quarter-finals on 3 February. Here is what bookies think about who's going to win the game and get to the semi-finals (betting odds powered by Yesplay):Mali – 3.

3 months ago

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Cape Verde vs South Africa: Predictions and betting odds

Cape Verde vs South Africa: Predictions and betting odds

Cape Verde and South Africa will clash in the AFCON quarter-finals on 3 February.What do bookies think about the outcome of this game? Here are the odds, powered by the Yesplay sportsbook:Cape Verde – 2.

3 months ago

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Nigeria vs Angola: Predictions and betting odds

Nigeria vs Angola: Predictions and betting odds

Nigeria will face Angola in the AFCON quarter-finals on 2 February. Who will win the game and proceed to the semi-finals? Here is what bookies think about it (odds powered by Yesplay):Nigeria – 1.

3 months ago

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Nicolas Jackson to return to Chelsea after Senegal knocked out of AFCON

Nicolas Jackson to return to Chelsea after Senegal knocked out of AFCON

Nicolas Jackson is set to return to Chelsea after his national side Senegal were knocked out of AFCON.Senegal lost their Round of 16 game against Ivory Coast on penalties after the extra-time ended 1-1.

4 months ago

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5 budget transfer options from AFCON Barca should consider as their next signing

5 budget transfer options from AFCON Barca should consider as their next signing

Barcelona have sent their scouts to the Africa Cup of Nations to watch the likes of Pape Matar Sarr and Ousmane Diomande closely. The problem is these players all are beyond Barca's financial reach — unless Joan Laporta somehow finds another lever to trigger.

4 months ago

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Morocco vs South Africa: Predictions and betting odds

Morocco vs South Africa: Predictions and betting odds

Morocco and South Africa will face off in the AFCON last 16.Morocco vs South Africa: Betting oddsHere's what bookmakers think about the outcome of this game (odds powered by Yesplay):Morocco – 1.

4 months ago

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Egypt's 2021 AFCON hero Gabaski causes elimination for his country as goalies take decisive pens in shootout

Egypt's 2021 AFCON hero Gabaski causes elimination for his country as goalies take decisive pens in shootout

Egypt were knocked out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a bitter loss to DR Congo in the Round of 16 clash on Sunday (January 28).The game was forced into penalties, after it finished 1-1 in normal time and neither team was able to score in extra time.

4 months ago

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Egypt knocked out of AFCON on penalties – Salah to stay at Liverpool

Egypt knocked out of AFCON on penalties – Salah to stay at Liverpool

Egypt have been knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations by DR Congo in the Round of 16 of the tournament.The game was tied at 1-1 at the end of extra-time and the penalty shootout saw Egypt lose 8-7.

4 months ago

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Arteta 'discusses' summer transfer with La Liga midfielder & 3 more under-radar stories at Arsenal

Arteta 'discusses' summer transfer with La Liga midfielder & 3 more under-radar stories at Arsenal

Zinchenko uses 1 word to describe teammatesDuring an interview with The Athletic, Oleksandr Zinchenko filmed a TikTok video where he was asked to describe his Arsenal teammates with just one word. For William Saliba, he responded with “Rolls Royce,” for Gabriel Magalhaes: “Wall,” for Martin Odegaard: “Magic,” for Bukayo Saka: “Starboy,” for Declan Rice: “Horse,” and for Kai Havertz: “Giraffe.

4 months ago

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Onana's AFCON journey ends & 4 more under-radar stories at Man United

Onana's AFCON journey ends & 4 more under-radar stories at Man United

Onana exits AFCONAndre Onana's journey at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations has ended after Cameroon suffered a 2-0 loss to Nigeria. The goalkeeper was an unused substitute in the Round of 16 clash and will now return back to Manchester.

Manchester United

4 months ago

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Egypt vs Congo: Predictions and betting odds

Egypt vs Congo: Predictions and betting odds

Egypt will face Congo in the AFCON last 16 on 28 January.Egypt vs Congo: Betting oddsHere is what bookies think about who is more likely to get close to the AFCON win tomorrow (odds powered by Yesplay):Egypt – 2.

4 months ago

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Nigerian firecracker, Ivorian workhorse and more: 5 players Barca are closely watching at AFCON

Nigerian firecracker, Ivorian workhorse and more: 5 players Barca are closely watching at AFCON

Barcelona have scouts at the Africa Cup of Nations monitoring some raw talents whom they could sign to help improve their squad. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca are watching midfielders and defenders at the tournament as the key areas in their squad they want to beef up.

4 months ago

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Mohamed Salah breaks silence on decision to return to Liverpool for treatment

Mohamed Salah breaks silence on decision to return to Liverpool for treatment

Mohamed Salah has taken to social media to confirm that he started treatment for his hamstring injury at Liverpool."Yesterday I started the treatment and rehabilitation program," the 31-year-old tweeted.

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Romano reveals what Liverpool doctors think about Salah injury

Romano reveals what Liverpool doctors think about Salah injury

Mohamed Salah returned to the UK on Wednesday evening to continue his recovery at Liverpool. The forward sustained a hamstring injury in Egypt's game against Ghana at the African Cup of Nations.

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Klopp reacts to Salah return controversy: 'We don't want to take him away from Egypt'

Klopp reacts to Salah return controversy: 'We don't want to take him away from Egypt'

Mohamed Salah has returned to the UK after sustaining a hamstring injury at the African Cup of Nations. The 31-year-old has been accused of a lack of loyalty by the Egyptian press.

4 months ago

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Nigeria vs Cameroon: Predictions and betting odds

Nigeria vs Cameroon: Predictions and betting odds

Nigeria and Cameroon will face off in the AFCON last 16. Here is how bookies rate their chances to win (betting odds powered by Yesplay):Nigeria – 2.

4 months ago

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Ghana bundled out of AFCON — here's what it means for Barca

Ghana bundled out of AFCON — here's what it means for Barca

Ghana have stumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group for the second successive time. The perennial underachievers failed to win a game in their adventure in the Ivory Coast after losing one and drawing two of their three group games.

4 months ago

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Zambia vs Morocco: Predictions and betting odds

Zambia vs Morocco: Predictions and betting odds

Here is how bookies rate Zambia's and Morocco's chances to win their final AFCON group stage game (betting odds powered by Yesplay):Zambia – 6.4Draw – 3.

4 months ago

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South Africa vs Tunisia: Predictions and betting odds

South Africa vs Tunisia: Predictions and betting odds

Here is how bookies rate South Africa's and Tunisia's chances to win on 24 January when they play their last game of the AFCON group stage (betting odds powered by Yesplay):South Africa – 3.68Draw – 2.

4 months ago

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Andre Onana has worst save success rate at AFCON after two rounds — 0%

Andre Onana has worst save success rate at AFCON after two rounds — 0%

Andre Onana's 2023/24 campaign continues to go from bad to worse following his departure to the AFCON.The Manchester United goalkeeper made his first appearance of the tournament in a second group stage clash against Senegal.

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4 months ago

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Barca's AFCON XI: Pep's underrated hero, ex-Real Madrid player & more

Barca's AFCON XI: Pep's underrated hero, ex-Real Madrid player & more

Over 20 African players have ever played for FC Barcelona — what if Blaugrana were to send their all-time best African XI to the African Cup of Nations?Let’s not beat about the bush — here is this ultimate team:Goalkeeper: Andre OnanaThe goalkeeper's bond with Barcelona is special. He had been part of the Samuel Eto'o Academy in Cameroon for four years before joining Barca in 2010 to spend five more formative years in La Masia.

4 months ago

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'I don't think it was right': Egypt head coach criticises Liverpool after Salah injury

'I don't think it was right': Egypt head coach criticises Liverpool after Salah injury

“I want to take this opportunity to clarify things,” Egypt head coach Rui Vitoria said after the Capo Verde game (2-2) at AFCON, as quoted by DaveOCKOP.“Mohamed Salah has an injury, which we learned before this game was a longer-term injury than we first thought, so we have had to prolong the amount of time before he can play again.

4 months ago

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'Injury worse than first feared': Liverpool issue Salah statement

'Injury worse than first feared': Liverpool issue Salah statement

Mo Salah sustained a hamstring injury in Egypt's clash against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations. The 31-year-old is set to return to Liverpool to facilitate his recovery.

4 months ago

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Agent confirms Salah injury 'more serious than first thought', names return date

Agent confirms Salah injury 'more serious than first thought', names return date

Mo Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa has provided a worrying injury update on his client."Mohammed’s injury is more serious than first thought and he will be out for 21-28 days, and not 2 games," he tweeted.

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Salah slammed for leaving Egypt camp after injury: 'Should've stayed even if he only had one leg'

Salah slammed for leaving Egypt camp after injury: 'Should've stayed even if he only had one leg'

Mo Salah picked up an injury against Ghana and is set to return to Liverpool for rehabilitation.The forward could still return to Egypt during the African Cup of Nations but his decision to recover in the UK has drawn criticism in his home country.

4 months ago

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Guinea vs Senegal: Predictions and betting odds

Guinea vs Senegal: Predictions and betting odds

The two best teams of Group C will lock horns in their last game of the AFCON group stage. Guinea will be hosting Senegal at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro on Tuesday, 23 January.

4 months ago

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Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool, will travel back to AFCON on one condition

Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool, will travel back to AFCON on one condition

Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool to undergo treatment for his hamstring injury, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.The 31-year-old picked up an injury in the AFCON game against Ghana.

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Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: supercomputer makes score predictions - and gives away betting tips

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: supercomputer makes score predictions - and gives away betting tips

Football Predictions Supercomputer has named the most likely outcome for the upcoming AFCON clash between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria.The game will take place at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Monday, 22 January.

4 months ago

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Mozambique vs Ghana: Predictions and betting odds

Mozambique vs Ghana: Predictions and betting odds

In their third AFCON fixture, Mozambique and Ghana will lock horns on January 22. The clash will be decisive for both teams but who is more likely to win?Here is what bookies have to say (betting odds powered by Yesplay):Mozambique - 5.

4 months ago

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Predictions and betting odds

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Predictions and betting odds

Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria are going on with their respective AFCON journeys - their face-off is scheduled for January 22.Who is most likely to win tomorrow?Here is how bookies rate the two sides' chances to win tomorrow (betting odds powered by Yesplay):Guinea-Bissau - 14.

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Africa Cup of Nations Table

Group A

Team

PM

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Equatorial Guinea

73

2

73

3

33

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03

Group B

Team

PM

1

73

2

33

3

23

4

23

Group C

Team

PM

1

93

2

43

3

43

4

03

Group D

Team

PM

1

73

2

43

3

33

4

23

Group E

Team

PM

1

53

2

43

3

43

4

23

Group F

Team

PM

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73

2

33

3

23

4

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Goals

Assists

RC

YC

Player		G
Emilio Nsue	Equatorial Guinea	5
Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdallah	Egypt	4
Jacinto Gelson Dala	Angola	4
William Troost-Ekong	Nigeria	3
Ademola Lookman	Nigeria	3

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