Category: 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)

Lookman, Dala star as Nigeria and Angola triumph in AFCON

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Bouaké (Ivory Coast) (AFP) – Ademola Lookman scored twice for Nigeria and Gelson Dala bagged a brace for Angola on Saturday to send their countries into a Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals showdown. Lookman struck after 36 minutes against Cameroon in…
Namibia reach AFCON last 16 after Mali stalemate

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San-Pédro (Ivory Coast) (AFP) – Namibia qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 for the first time on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw against Group E winners Mali in San Pedro. The Brave Warriors will advance as one of…
Angola beat Burkina Faso to top AFCON group

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Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast) (AFP) – Angola are through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of their group after goals by Mabululu and Zini gave them a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday. Both sides…
Ghana on brink of AFCON exit after Mozambique draw

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Abidjan (AFP) – Ghana are facing elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations after conceding twice in added time to draw 2-2 with Mozambique in their final Group B game on Monday. Crystal Palace winger Jordan Ayew converted penalties in each…