As Ivory Coast came from a goal down to beat Nigeria and complete the most remarkable of sporting redemptions, it also encapsulated not only their own journey but that of a tournament, a continent and a man. The 2-1 victory in the final for the Elephants was a huge achievement against the Super Eagles, who … Read more
The Africa Cup of Nations concludes on Sunday as Ivory Coast aim to complete a remarkable turnaround in fortunes by becoming the first host nation to win the title in 18 years when they meet the Nigeria of Victor Osimhen in the final. The match starts at 2000 GMT at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium on … Read more
It sounds so simple in theory. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the size: this is the 11th largest country in the world by area. DR Congo has the capacity: this is the 16th largest country in the world by population, roughly the size of western Europe. DR Congo has the heritage: this was … Read more
Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the African Cup of Nations Group F soccer match between Morocco and Zambia at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, Ivory Coast, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) Morocco’s 1-0 win over Zambia in Group F thanks to Hakim Ziyech’s lone strike … Read more
Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool on Wednesday for “intensive” rehabilitation after injuring his hamstring in Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana. Liverpool confirmed the injury is “worse than first feared”, with Salah now expected to be out for a month after picking up the muscle injury. It therefore means his Africa Cup of Nations is … Read more
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Sunday for the establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza, where 100 days of the Israel-Gaza war have killed thousands. In a press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukri in Cairo, the top Chinese diplomat said “it is necessary to insist on the establishment … Read more
