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Magic moments from the second week of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
AFCON has certainly delivered its fair share of action and drama already - here, SABC Sport takes a look back at some of the most significant moments from round two to make sure you don't miss a thing.
The talented Prins Tjieuza not ruling out a PSL move
He’s been hailed as the next best thing in Namibia football after the Brave Warriors captain and leading Mamelodi Sundowns marksman Peter Shalulile, exciting midfielder, Prins Tjiueza has not ruled out a move to the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Alex Iwobi and Chidozie Awaziem relieved to get over the AFCON group stage hurdle
The Super Eagles needed an own goal to get victory in their final group stage match at the AFCON against minnows Guinea-Bissau, but in the end, they all count with Nigeria now through to the round of 16.
Why 37-year-old Cape Verde goalie keeps going…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is not the oldest player at the AFCON, that honour goes to one-time PSL Footballer of the Year Elias Pelembe at 40.
The nerves of steel for Percy Tau as he also celebrates Themba Zwane the Maestro
It was not only nerves of steel but experience and the drive to correct the mistake of missing the penalty from the opening 2-0 loss against Mali that got Percy Tau to step up again and score the opening goal from the penalty spot against Namibia last night.
Chris Hughton mindful of Ghana expectations ahead of must-win clash
Ghana coach Chris Hughton says he is sensible to the pressure he is under as The Black Stars go into a must-win fixture against Mozambique tonight to have any hopes of staying in the AFCON.
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