Equatorial Guinea holds wasteful Eagles to 1-1 draw
Equatorial Guinea’s Federico Bikoro and Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi fights for the ball during their Africa Cup of Nations Group A match… yesterday. Photo: AFP
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Super Eagles introduced traditional attire to football, says Akpeyi
William Troost-Ekong leading Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi as the Super Eagles disembarked from the chartered aircraft in Abidjan.
Hosts Ivory Coast kick off Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Guinea-Bissau
Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso lifted tournament hosts Ivory Coast to a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in front of an elated Abidjan crowd to kick off the Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt's Vitoria laments lack of concentration after draw with Mozambique
ABIDJAN : Egypt coach Rui Vitoria blamed a brief lack of concentration for his side's surprise 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their opening Group B game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah sparing their blushes with a late penalty.
Nigeria draw no cause for concern claims coach
ABIDJAN : Nigeria's underwhelming start at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, after being held to a 1-1 draw by tiny Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A match, was no cause for concern, coach Jose Peseiro said.
Hosts Ivory Coast celebrate as team wins Africa Cup of Nations opener
Fans lined the route from the Alhassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in the north of the city and mobbed their team’s bus as coach Jean Louis Gasset declared it mission accomplished and spoke of a sense of relief at winning.
Ivorians celebrate as team win Cup of Nations opener
ABIDJAN : It was no memorable performance, but delighted supporters nevertheless clogged the streets and parties continued late as host Ivory Coast opened proceedings at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau in Abidjan on Saturday.
Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Former Man United youngster Bebe the heartbeat of Cape Verde
The delighted shout of recognition comes from a few rows back in the aircraft. “Manchester United!” shouts a passenger.