Burkina Faso sack coach after Cup of Nations disappointment
Jan 14 : Burkina Faso have sacked coach Brama Traore after their last 16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations, making him the second coaching casualty of tournament in Morocco.
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Liverpool Legends Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane Will Reunite In AFCON Semis
While Arne Slot seems to think that Liverpool's starting line-up is stronger without Mohamed Salah, the winger has been conspicuous by his absence in recent weeks, with the Reds struggling to score goals without their talisman. It's clear that they need their Egyptian King back at Anfield as quickly as possible. Salah, though, is desperate to extend his stay at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Indeed, he's not even attempting to hide just how much the tournament means to him.
Egypt coach Hassan hails quality of 'ferocious' Cup of Nations
TANGIERS, Morocco, Jan 13 : Egypt coach Hossam Hassan hailed the quality on display at the Africa Cup of Nations as his side readied to play in Wednesday’s semi-final, calling the month-long event in Morocco a “ferocious tournament”.
Salah celebrates "perfect win" over holders Ivory Coast in AFCON
Jan 10 : Egypt forward Mohamed Salah described the victory over defending champions Ivory Coast as a "perfect win", hailing his teammates after qualifying for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.
Marmoush, Salah strike as Egypt edge out holders Ivory Coast in quarter-final
AGADIR, Morocco, Jan 10 : Omar Marmoush netted the opener and Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal as Egypt ended Ivory Coast’s reign with a narrow 3-2 triumph in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
Ivory Coast coach still haunted by 2006 AFCON final loss ahead of Egypt clash
Jan 9 : Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae warned his team to be wary of Egypt ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Saturday, recalling the 2006 final defeat when he was part of the squad.
Germany pick North Carolina's Winston-Salem as World Cup base
BERLIN, Jan 9 : Four-times world champions Germany will be based in North Carolina's Winston-Salem during next year's soccer World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States, the team said on Friday.
Tougher test awaits anxious hosts Morocco at Cup of Nations
RABAT, Jan 7 : Hosts Morocco can expect the first proper examination of their ability to go on and win the Africa Cup of Nations when they take on a feisty Cameroon in the quarter-finals at the weekend.