Egypt qualified for the Quarter-Finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a tough contest against a gritty Benin in Agadir. The Pharaohs looked off colour for most of the match, missing chances galore. Benin too were determined to give the Egyptians a run for their money. The deadlock was eventually broken in theContinue reading “With Salah’s Icing On The Cake, Egypt Reach AFCON Quarters”
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10-Man Mali Refuse To Die, Shock Tunisia, Enter AFCON Quarters
Mali snatched a dramatic win from a certain defeat, while Tunisia succumbed to the pressure, fading away from the brink of victory. It was a rough contest, no end, and of amazingly fluctuating fortunes, too. But Mali survived as they refused to exit on an incredible Casablanca night. Tunisia were the favourites and held massiveContinue reading “10-Man Mali Refuse To Die, Shock Tunisia, Enter AFCON Quarters”
Senegal Beat Sudan Reach AFCON Quarters In Style
Riding on a brilliant brace from Pape Gueye, Senegal, the Terranga Lions stormed into the Quarter Finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a resounding 3-1 victory over Sudan at the Grand Stade de Tanger, in the Moroccan city of Tangiers, a few minutes ago. Read Quick, Read Better @ rizkhan.in Visit Sports FACTory YouTube Channel
AFCON : Gabon National Football Team Suspended
Gabon had a poor outing in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), losing all their matches in the Group Stage and hence failing to qualify for the round of 16. However, the repercussions were severe for the Team and coaching staff. The Govt of Gabon’s reaction was drastic. The Sports Ministry suspended the team,Continue reading “AFCON : Gabon National Football Team Suspended”
AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the knockouts with the last of the Group Stage games concluding last night. The top 2 teams from each of the 6 groups and the 4 best 3rd-ranked teams have made it to the last 16 contests, which begin on the 3rd of January. The followingContinue reading “AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts”
AFCON To Begin In Morocco From 21st December
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the biennial football competition, comprising 24 Teams from the African Continent, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will begin on the 21st of December 2025 and shall culminate on the 18th of January 2026. One of the most important tournaments in Football, the best in Africa shallContinue reading “AFCON To Begin In Morocco From 21st December”
Senegal At the Helm
The Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON ), the football tournament featuring teams from the African Continent, was played in Cameroon last month. Senegal, the Teranga Lions as they are called won their first title beating Egypt in the Final, which was decided in a penalty shoot out and established themselves as the Champions ofContinue reading “Senegal At the Helm”