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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How the Super Eagles fly against adversity: 'People say it's better for Nigeria to have chaos than good preparations'
The Super Eagles landed in Ivory Coast with a coach who is at odds with his employers, while the team is missing key players who had to be withdrawn from the squad due to injuries – so naturally, the odds of Nigeria winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) have improved dramatically.
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.
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.
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.
Plane carrying Gambia soccer team makes emergency landing after loss of oxygen
A plane carrying Gambia’s national soccer team made an emergency landing after a sudden loss of oxygen during their flight to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
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.
Morocco hope World Cup feelgood factor can help lift their Afcon 'curse'
Hard to pinpoint the precise moment when Africa, en masse, fell in love with Morocco’s national football team, but the peak of pan-continental support would probably have been reached sometime between quarter to four, Casablanca time, on December 10, 2022 and about an hour and seven minutes later.