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Cancer survivor Haller leads ‘Zombies’ to glory

The final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) yesterday had entered the 81st minute, with the score line reading 1-1 and hosts Ivory Coast, who had come back from the brink multiple times in the competition, conjuring up an attack against opponents Nigeria.

Ivory Coast AFCON triumph 'more than a fairytale' for coach Fae

"When I think about all we have been through, we are miracle survivors. We never gave up and we managed to come back from so many tough blows."

Haller eyes AFCON glory after cancer battle, Bundesliga agony

No single player symbolises Ivory Coast's remarkable turnaround to reach this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final quite like striker Sebastien Haller.

AFCON / Ivory Coast's run to final 'like a dream'

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's last-four encounter.

Wild emotions turning lethal: Guinea coach pleads to prevent repeat

"We are responsible," Diawara said of the most recent disaster.

AFCON / Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria

Many of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.

Mauritania’s meteoric rise and lessons for Bangladesh

While Bangladesh remain in the backwaters of international football, Yahya and his federation has transformed Mauritania’s football

Late drama as Cameroon advance to last 16 and Ghana go out

Defending champions Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 in the other Group C match

Salah injury 'longer than first thought'

Egypt coach Rui Vitoria on Monday confirmed that the hamstring injury suffered by captain Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations would require a longer recovery period than first suggested as the forward prepares to return to Liverpool to undergo treatment.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Cancer survivor Haller leads ‘Zombies’ to glory

The final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) yesterday had entered the 81st minute, with the score line reading 1-1 and hosts Ivory Coast, who had come back from the brink multiple times in the competition, conjuring up an attack against opponents Nigeria.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Ivory Coast AFCON triumph 'more than a fairytale' for coach Fae

"When I think about all we have been through, we are miracle survivors. We never gave up and we managed to come back from so many tough blows."

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

Haller eyes AFCON glory after cancer battle, Bundesliga agony

No single player symbolises Ivory Coast's remarkable turnaround to reach this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final quite like striker Sebastien Haller.

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

Ivory Coast's run to final 'like a dream'

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's last-four encounter.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Wild emotions turning lethal: Guinea coach pleads to prevent repeat

"We are responsible," Diawara said of the most recent disaster.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria

Many of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

Mauritania’s meteoric rise and lessons for Bangladesh

While Bangladesh remain in the backwaters of international football, Yahya and his federation has transformed Mauritania’s football

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

Late drama as Cameroon advance to last 16 and Ghana go out

Defending champions Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 in the other Group C match

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Salah injury 'longer than first thought'

Egypt coach Rui Vitoria on Monday confirmed that the hamstring injury suffered by captain Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations would require a longer recovery period than first suggested as the forward prepares to return to Liverpool to undergo treatment.

January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

'Too early to say' as Egypt sweat on Salah injury

The Liverpool striker went off late in the first half of the Group B game in Abidjan after appearing to clutch the back of his left leg.