Algeria turn to great entertainer Yacine Brahimi to lift spirits after miserable Afcon
It had been 802 days since he last started an international match, a few more since he last wore the captain’s armband for his country.
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Peseiro…. going, going, gone
When the story of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, through history will be told, it will never be complete without the mention of a certain Jose Paseiro.
As it happened | 'Bafana is a family again!': Broos, The Boys touchdown back in SA after Afcon bronze
The South African men's national soccer team received a rapturous and electric applause on their arrival at the OR Tambo International on Wednesday morning despite their early return.
Ivory Coast’s Afcon win one of most beautiful moments of my life – Simon Adingra
Brighton winger Simon Adingra described Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph as “one of the most beautiful moments of my life”.
Afcon final: Fae hails Ivory Coast's 'miracle survivors' as hosts beat Nigeria
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae hailed his "miracle survivors" after the host country completed one of the greatest turnarounds in tournament history to win the Africa Cup of Nations, beating favourites Nigeria in Sunday's final.
Haller's late goal seals Ivory Coast win over Nigeria in AFCON final
Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -- who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting -- rose to head in the opener late in the first half.
Sebastien Haller scores late winner as hosts Ivory Coast crowned Afcon champions
Cancer survivor Sebastien Haller inspired hosts Ivory Coast to their third Africa Cup of Nations title with a late winner to seal a 2-1 comeback win over Nigeria in Abidjan.
AFCON 2024: Ivory Coast fights back to beat Nigeria in an unlekely triumph
With France 24's Jean-Emile Jammine and sports journalist Thando Sibiya.