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Abdou’s Midas touch takes Mauritania on history-making run
Amir Abdou may be a little-known name in the world of coaching but has now masterminded two improbable feats in successive Africa Cup of Nations finals after leading tiny Comoros Islands and Mauritania to the knockout rounds.
Afcon 2023: Deja vu for underachieving Algeria as they digest yet another failure
At what point, a supporter of Algeria is entitled to ask, does familiarity become a flaw. As a speculative shot from distance ricocheted awkwardly in the Algerian penalty area on Monday night, a loose ball in search of a quick-witted, alert defender to clear it or an attacking player to pounce, minds went back to a previous night of heartbreak for Les Fennecs, the Desert Foxes.
How Mauritania used FIFA Goal Project fund to become giant killers
Mauritania’s team and staff celebrate after they won the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group D football match between Mauritania and Algeria at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on January 23, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP – ALTERNATE CROP
Algeria coach Belmadi steps down
ABIDJAN :Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has agreed to stand down after they were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday, the country’s football federation said on Wednesday.
Algeria coach Belmadi tells players he quits-agency report
ABIDJAN : Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi told his players he was quitting after they were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday, the state-run Algerie Presse Service reported on Wednesday.
Historic Mauritania victory condemns Algeria to shock AFCON exit
Mauritania’s forward #11 Souleymane Anne falls while fighting for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group D football match between Mauritania and Algeria at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on January 23, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
Angola beat Burkina Faso to top AFCON group
Burkina Faso’s midfielder #18 Ismahila Ouedraogo (L) fights for the ball with Angola’s forward #19 Mabululu during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group D football match between Angola and Burkina Faso at Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)