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Michael Danquah | October 5, 2024 Inaki Williams   The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers are heating up, and Ghana's Black Stars are set to face Sudan's Falcons in a crucial double-header. The two-legged encounter will take place on October 10, 2024, in Accra and October 14, 2024, in Khartoum. Ghana seeks to bounce back from a disappointing start to their qualifying campaign, while Sudan aims to build on their recent resurgence. Match Details : - Date: October 10, 2024 - Time: 16:00 GMT (Accra) and 14:00 GMT (Khartoum) - Venues: Accra Sports Stadium (Ghana) and Khartoum Stadium (Sudan) Ghana's Quest for Redemption: After a shocking 1-1 draw with Niger their last qualifier game in Morocco, Ghana's Black Stars find themselves under pressure to deliver against Sudan. Coach Otto Addo's men will look to capitalize on their home advantage in Accra before traveling to Khartoum for the return leg. Sudan's Resurgence: Sudan, led by ex Black Stars coach, Kwe...

By Michael Osei  2023 AFCON WINNERS  The Elephants of Cote D'Ivoire have won the 2023 AFCON after beating Nigeria in regulation time. The West Africans picked up their third title since 2015 and became the first host nation to win the competition after Egypt in 2006. In a much anticipated final that saw the 60,000 capacity Alassane Ouattara stadium filled to the brim, both West African nations exhibited high-level football with the Ivoriens dominating the encounter on possession. The Super Eagles got into the lead through a Moses Truust-Ekong header in the 38th minute which sent thrills throughout the stadium. Nigeria looked hungry for glory but managed to end the first half on a lone goal after creating a few good chances. Moses Truust-Ekong celebrate opener  Ivory Coast continued to dominate possession as the second half resumed, with Franck Kessie and Right to Dream Academy graduate and Brighton star Simon Adingra tormenting the Nigerian half. The break came in the...

By Michael Osei  Super Eagles Nigeria booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2023 AFCON for the first time since 2013 after beating South Africa on penalties at the Stade Bouake. After a slow start, the Eagles got into the lead via a Moses Truust-Ekong penalty awarded after Victor Osimehn was fouled in the box. The game metamorphosed into a fiesty encounter with both sides creating begging chances that ended in futility. Truust-Ekong celebrate opener  Victor Osimehn grabbed a second goal for the Nigerians after cooly tapping in from a Frank Onyeka cross which was disallowed after the referee's consultation with VAR. South Africa was awarded a penalty after the VAR showed Percy Tau was fouled in the box.  Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena stepped up to level matters before Mudau missed a golden opportunity to win it for the South Africans in extra time. The Super Eagles won on penalties with goalie Stanley Nwabali saving two penalties to deny Bafana Bafana...

By Michael Osei  Evidence Makgopa  South Africa recorded a historic 2-0 win over Morocco to book a place in the quarter -finals of the 2023 AFCON . Wonders they say shall never end as Bafana Bafana staged a great coup d'etat to eliminate the no 1 ranked team in the continent "The Atlas Lions"  for the first time in the competition. Maybe the spirit of Nelson Mandela played a role in the victory but hey, who knows! Weldone Boys!! ! The Moroccans dominated the first half with Real Betis 🇪🇸forward Abde Ezzalzouli and Amine Adli of Bayer Leverkusen 🇩🇪both terrorising the South Africa defence. The onslaught was unstoppable until the Referee disallowed a cool goal scored by the pacy winger Ezzalzouli. Later in the half, South Africa responded with a couple of counter attacks which sadly proved abortive. The first half ended goalless as both teams were evenly matched physically and mentally. But the Atlas Lions had a better advantage to find the back of the net as the seco...

By Michael Osei  Jubilant Elephants  Senegal got eliminated from the ongoing 2023 AFCON on penalties by a resilient Ivory Coast side after playing out an exciting 1-1 draw in full-time. The beauty of the AFCON cannot be matched when a resurgent Ivorien side that lost 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea in the group phase of the competition stepped up to redeem their image in a thrilling 4-5 penalty win over defending champions Senegal. Hamad Diallo got on the score sheet blasting home a thunderous shot four minutes into the encounter to give the Teranga Lions the lead. The game progresssd into a high tempo duel with both teams creating and missing beautiful chances. Diallo celebrate opener  Ivory Coast dominated possession throughout the encounter untill substitute Nicholas Pepe was fouled by Edouard Mendy in the final moments of the game. Another substitute Franck Kessie stepped up to slot home a cool equaliser to restore parity. Franck Kessie  As if it wasn't done yet, the ...

By Michael Osei   DRC players in jubilation  DR Congo qualified for the quarter -finals of the 2023 AFCON after beating Egypt on penalties at the San Pedro stadium. Let's delve into the details of the encounter! A resurgent and resilient DR Congo side defied all odds to knock seven-time AFCON winners Egypt out of the tournament held in Ivory coast on a thrilling 8-7 penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw in Full-time.  Both teams were evenly matched right from the onset till the end but the Francophone nation stamped their presence in the encounter with a 37th minute goal scored by Meschak Elia who capitalized on a deflected cross from Yoanes Wissa to nod in the opener. The Pharaohs responded swiftly with a penalty scored by Mostafa Mohammed who slotted home cooly from the spot kick after Hegazy was fouled at Halftime. The game progressed with both teams creating wonderful opportunities for goal but all proved abortive as the referee whistled for extra time. After an int...