AFRICA-CUP-OF-NATIONS

Garry Rodrigues

AFCON: Cape Verde cause upset with dramatic win over Ghana

Garry Rodrigues scored in stoppage-time to lead Cape Verde Islands to a 2-1 victory over four-time champions Ghana in Group B at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Chris Hughton laments costly errors as Ghana go down to Cape Verde at AFCON

Ghana coach Chris Hughton says their errors proved costly as the Black Stars suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Cape Verde to make life difficult for themselves in Group B of the AFCON.

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AFCON Wrap: Mohamed Salah salvages a point for Pharaohs

Tournament hopefuls Nigeria and Egypt were both held to draws in their opening games at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

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Trezeguet hopes double final heartbreak can inspire Egypt to go a step further

Midfielder Trezeguet hopes Egypt's final heartbreak of 2022 can act as motivation for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations success this year.

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma eyeing "special" AFCON with Mali

Yves Bissouma is looking forward to a "special tournament" as Mali prepare to get their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign up and running.

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Sol Bamba urges Ivory Coast to redeem themself as AFCON hosts

Former Ivory Coast star Sol Bamba admits the Africa Cup of Nations hosts need to prove their worth.