Hosts Ivory Coast have high hopes as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
Ivory Coast have been African champions twice before, most recently in 2015 with a team captained by Yaya Toure, and are hoping to thrive under the pressure of playing at home.
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Qatar's Afif still dreams of European return but country comes first
LUSAIL, Qatar : Akram Afif still harbours hopes that he will be given another chance to shine at a European club but for now the Al Sadd playmaker has no plans to leave his homeland, saying it his duty to help Qatar retain their Asian Cup crown.
No clear favourites as African stars go to war in Cote d’Ivoire
Senegal defeated Egypt to win the AFCON title in Cameroun
Archaeologists unearth 4500-year-old Ancient Egyptian tomb with astonishing treasures
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the necropolis of Saqqara, situated approximately 20 miles south of Cairo, as they unveil an ancient Egyptian tomb carved into rock over 4000 years ago.
Dates for next Africa Cup of Nations finals unclear - CAF
ABIDJAN : The dates for the next Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco remain up in the air amid a potential clash with the new-look Club World Cup, which is set for the mid-2025, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday.
Jamie Carragher uses Mohamed Salah to argue Manchester United made Erik ten Hag mistake
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United have to rethink Erik ten Hag's approach in the transfer window - citing Liverpool's switch for Mohamed Salah.
2023 AFCON: Prize money, stadiums, other interesting facts about Africa football fiesta
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In-form Salah brings confidence to attack-minded Egypt at Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt hope a new attacking approach will bear fruit as they launch a fresh bid to win a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations title in the Ivory Coast, putting behind them the disappointment of two recent near misses.