He is one of Africa’s greatest footballers. His talent is unquestionable, his skill is sublime, and to top it all, he is steeped in humility. He is Sadio Mané, the legend from Senegal. The winner of the Africa Cup of Nations twice over. The second is the latest AFCON in Morocco. Adjudged, the Player ofContinue reading “Sadio Mané Wins AFCON, Wins Hearts Too”
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Senegal, The Lions of Teranga Are Champions of Africa
Pape Gueye fired Senegal to AFCON glory as the Lions of Teranga beat favourites and hosts Morocco 1-0 in Rabat last night, in a memorable, chaotic final. The atmosphere was not just electric but tense as Senegal came out strongly against Morocco. Had it not been for Morocco’s talismanic goalkeeper Bono, Senegal would have buriedContinue reading “Senegal, The Lions of Teranga Are Champions of Africa”
Bono The Hero As Morocco Bring Down Nigeria to Qualify For AFCON Finals
Nigeria, the Super Eagles were flying high and were the best team on display up to the semi-finals. Morocco, the hosts and a nation developing into a formidable force in Football, had yet to peak in the AFCON. In my opinion, however, Nigeria still had the edge over Morocco as both teams clashed in RabatContinue reading “Bono The Hero As Morocco Bring Down Nigeria to Qualify For AFCON Finals”
Brilliant Mané Denies Salah As Senegal Beat Egypt To Reach AFCON Finals
Two compatriots and now rivals, Mo Salah and Sadio Mané clashed in the AFCON semi-finals in Tangiers. It was expected to be a resounding game with both sides going at each other in full measure. However, what transpired eventually was a cagey affair that did not live up to it’s expectations. Senegal were by farContinue reading “Brilliant Mané Denies Salah As Senegal Beat Egypt To Reach AFCON Finals”
Egypt & Senegal To Lock Horns In AFCON Semis In Tangiers
Mo Salah of Egypt and Sadio Mane of Senegal, once teammates at Liverpool, will face each other in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Tangiers tomorrow. Both legends in their own right will be gunning for Continental glory. For Mo Salah, this could well be his last chance to lay hands onContinue reading “Egypt & Senegal To Lock Horns In AFCON Semis In Tangiers”
Egypt Get The Better of Ivory Coast, Reach AFCON Semis
It was an amazing night in Agadir as the Pharaohs locked horns with the Ivory Coast, the defending champions of AFCON. A semi-final berth, along with pride, was at stake. It was time for the big guns to fire from both sides. An electric contest was in store, and so it happened. Egypt started brilliantlyContinue reading “Egypt Get The Better of Ivory Coast, Reach AFCON Semis”
Nigeria Too Good For Algeria, Make AFCON Semis
Nigeria, the Super Eagles swept past Algeria, the Desert Warriors, 2-0, in Marrakech, to storm into the AFCON semifinals. Nigerian star Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored to take their team home.
Morocco Go Past Cameroon, Make It To AFCON Semis
Morocco, the Atlas Lions and the hosts took a big leap towards the AFCON title with an assured win over a dangerous Cameroon at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat last night. No wonder the stadium was drenched in Red and Green as the favourites gave ample reason for the fans to celebrate. BrahimContinue reading “Morocco Go Past Cameroon, Make It To AFCON Semis”
Senegal Beat Mali Reach AFCON Semi-Final
The Lions of Teranga, Senegal, advanced past a 10-man Mali through a solitary goal from Iliman Ndiaye to reach the Semi-Finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The match played out at the Grand Stadium in Tanjiers was well-fought, but Senegal was the better team on the day. Mali made it tough for the Senegalese,Continue reading “Senegal Beat Mali Reach AFCON Semi-Final”
Boulbina Rips Congo Hearts As Algeria Make AFCON Quarters
It was a stormy night in Rabat as Algeria, the Desert Warriors, clashed with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Both sides had remained unbeaten after the Group Stage, and an interesting contest was on the cards. Algeria dominated the play and made several raidsContinue reading “Boulbina Rips Congo Hearts As Algeria Make AFCON Quarters”