They waited for 57 years to finally win the prestigious Africa cup of nations after two failed attempts in 2002 and 2019. The Teranga lions were crowned champions of Africa last night at the 2021 Cameroon afcon after beating Seven time champions Egypt 4-2 on penalty shootouts following a goal less draw in regulation andContinue reading “Senegal End 57-Years Afcon Drought”
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Senegal Seek First Afcon Trophy after 57-years Wait
After making their debut at the Africa cup of nations in 1965 Senegal has come close to winning the trophy twice but all failed attempts. The highest FIFA ranked national team in Africa has never won the prestigious Africa cup of nations, having lost twice in the final in 2002 and 2019. The Diofu generationContinue reading “Senegal Seek First Afcon Trophy after 57-years Wait”
ABOUBAKAR NEARS MULAMBA’S AFCON RECORD
Cameroonian captain Vincent Aboubakar scored a brace for the Indomitable lions to help his team come from 3-1 down to equalize and force the match to be decided on penalty shootouts against Burkina Faso in the third place playoffs. Aboubakar put up a very impressive performance after finding the back of net twice to moveContinue reading “ABOUBAKAR NEARS MULAMBA’S AFCON RECORD”
Mwepu returns from injury, set for Spurs clash
Zambian midfielder Enock Mwepu has been declared fit ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion football club’s FA cup match against Tottehnham hotspurs today. Mwepu returned to full training yesterday with his club after being out of action for two weeks following a groin injury. The chipolopolo midfielder trained with his team mate after being declared fit ,Continue reading “Mwepu returns from injury, set for Spurs clash”
Burkina Faso To Seek Revenge against Cameroon
Hosts Cameroon and Burkina Faso will this evening clash for the bronze medal at the Africa cup of nations. Earlier in the competition , Burkina Faso suffered defeat in the group stage to Cameroon after they were beaten on 2-1 through a Vincent Aboubakar brace from the spot kick. Meanwhile, Cameroon also lost to EgyptContinue reading “Burkina Faso To Seek Revenge against Cameroon”
JANNY UNDER FIRE FOR ENDING MATCH TWICE PREMATURELY
Zambian top referee Janny Sikazwe has come under fire from Tunisian officials who are protesting his officiating in a match they have lost to Mali by a goal to nil at the ongoing Africa cup of nations. Janny Sikazwe a FIFA acclaimed referee gave away two penalties (one for Mali which they scored and anotherContinue reading “JANNY UNDER FIRE FOR ENDING MATCH TWICE PREMATURELY”
ZAMBIA EYEING ZIMBABWE’S AFCON SLOT
The football association of Zambia(FAZ) says its ready to replace Zimbabwe at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in case the Federation of International Football Association (Fifa) bans them with just a few days to the start of the competition.. Fifa had threatened to impose a ban on the Southern African country due to governmentContinue reading “ZAMBIA EYEING ZIMBABWE’S AFCON SLOT”
Mwepu’s trademark “NINKUMONA PASS” goes viral in England
Chipolopolo midfielder Enock Mwepu on Sunday showed a touch of classy as he unleashed his famous ‘NINKUMONA PASS” to assist Trossord tap the ball in for Brighton and Hove Albion’s first goal against Brentford in the premier. The computer as his is popularly known by his home fans has so far scored one goal inContinue reading “Mwepu’s trademark “NINKUMONA PASS” goes viral in England”
“AFCON WILL GO AS PLANNED,NO POSTPONMENT”- Motsepe
Confederations of African football(CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has rubbished online rumors that the Africa cup of nations will be postponed. Speaking during the inspection of the various stadia that will be used during the tournament in Cameroon yesterday, the CAF president said the tournament will go on as planned and has advised football lovers onContinue reading ““AFCON WILL GO AS PLANNED,NO POSTPONMENT”- Motsepe”
Aubamenyang lost his captaincy for visiting sick mom
Gambonese striker Pierre Emerick Aubamenyang who lost his captaincy at Arsenal football club for violating club rules actually went to visit his sick mother who has been unwell for while. Arsenal fc on Monday announced that Aubamenyang will nolonger be the club’s captain for violating rules on several occasions. However, according to The Athletic theContinue reading “Aubamenyang lost his captaincy for visiting sick mom”