AFCON2023

Cape Verde head coach Pedro Brito

Pedro Brito - We don't fear Bafana Bafana, our target is the semis

The confidence levels are so high in the Cape Verde camp that their head coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito has made it clear that they don’t fear Bafana Bafana as they have beaten them before.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Highly motivated and hungry Bafana Bafana targeting first AFCON semifinal in 24 years

It’s been 24 years since Bafana Bafana last reached an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final and head coach Hugo Broos says the current generation is highly motivated to achieve that this weekend.

Salomon Kalou of the Ivory Coast looks on in the rain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Bra

Salomon Kalou encouraged by Cote d’Ivoire resurgence ahead of Mali tie

AFCON hosts Cote d’Ivoire looked dead and buried after losing twice in the group stages, but since eliminating Senegal they’ve given former striker Salomon Kalou belief they can become champions.

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