In the illustrious history of Nigerian football, few names stand as tall as Nwankwo Kanu. Known for his mesmerizing skills, impeccable goal-scoring ability, and charismatic presence on the pitch, Kanu carved out a legacy that resonates in the hearts of football enthusiasts worldwide.
At long last, it's nearly here –AFCON 2023 is now just three days away from getting started.
Burkina Faso and Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba has named Senegal, Morocco, and host nation Ivory Coast as the favorites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), Charles Amofa, has given assurances that the Black Stars will come good at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.
In a remarkable display of solidarity and swift action, Air Côte d'Ivoire has stepped up to transport the Gambia national football team to Abidjan for the upcoming AFCON 2023 after a distressing incident during their initial flight.
In a shocking turn of events during Gambia's journey to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a distressing incident unfolded that left several members of the national team in a state of shock.
Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew, asserted that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the most challenging tournament globally, surpassing the FIFA World Cup in terms of intensity.
Ayew shared this perspective during a farewell dinner attended by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif.
Addressing the difficulty of the AFCON, Ayew emphasized, "This tournament is even harder than the World Cup."
He acknowledged the tournament's demanding nature, citing the need for unity and determination. Ayew reassured President Akufo-Addo of the team's solidarity, expressing the desire to secure victory at the AFCON and end Ghana's 42-year title drought.
“We know that it is the hardest tournament, for me, in the world when it comes to fighting, determination, energy so the only way we can do this by being together and being united and for that Your Excellency, I can assure you that we are united and we want do it.”
Ghana, placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique, will kick off its AFCON campaign against Cape Verde on January 14.
We don't have much on our hands as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is almost here, which runs from January 13 to February 11.
President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo has charged the Black Stars to fight like true warriors and make Ghana proud at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by lifting the coveted trophy in Ivory Coast.
In the illustrious history of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), two coaching maestros have etched their names in football lore by achieving the extraordinary feat of winning the tournament thrice.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has long been a stage for intense football battles, where nations from across the continent vie for glory and the coveted title.
Super Eagles coach Peseiro says their 2-0 defeat against Guinea in a 2023 AFCON warm-up game offered him a chance to test his players and tried two new formations.
