World Cup stars Morocco seek end to 48-year Africa Cup of Nations drought
In the second and last tournament decided by a mini-league, Morocco snatched a late 1-1 draw with Guinea to finish first in Ethiopia.
Ivory Coast Sport News
Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast's legacy for producing homegrown stars a fading memory
To find tranquility in Abidjan, it’s best to head for the banks of the lagoon. To find the heart of Ivory Coast’s most popular sport, or at least the motor that has driven the country’s football, go to the eastern edge of the Ebrie.
Panic in The Gambian team as airplane makes emergency landing
Gambian national team trains ahead of their 2023 AFCON opener
2023 AFCON: Peseiro sets Equatorial Guinea, tournament targets for Eagles
Super Eagles’ Manager, Jose Peseiro,
"In Airplane, Running Out Of Oxygen": How Gambia's AFCON Flight Almost Turned Into A Disaster
The Gambian national team's players and staff were "afraid of dying" during an incident on board a scheduled flight to the Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations which was forced to turn around, coach Tom Saintfiet told AFP on Thursday. Gambia's plane, headed for Abidjan, had to change course and return to Gambian capital Banjul on Wednesday just nine minutes into its journey. The Gambian football federation said it was due to a "loss of cabin pressure and oxygen" but that everyone on board was "in sound health". The squad will instead fly to Ivorian capital Yamoussoukro on Thursday.
Gambia squad off to Ivory Coast for Afcon after flight scare
Gambia's national team finally began their Africa Cup of Nations journey after a harrowing 24 hours.
