Ivory Coast’s place in Cup of Nations final ends home misery
ABIDJAN : Ivory Coast ended almost two decades of home misery at the Africa Cup of Nations by becoming the first tournament hosts to reach the final since Egypt in 2006.
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Egypt sack coach Vitoria after AFCON disappointment
CAIRO : Egypt sacked Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria on Sunday, a week after their disappointing last-16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced.
South Africa goalkeeper the hero as they reach Cup of Nations semi-finals
YAMOUSSOUKRO, Ivory Coast: South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to carry his country into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw in their quarter-final on Saturday (Feb 3).
More shocks could be on the cards in Cup of Nations quarter-finals
ABIDJAN : Many fancied contenders have tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations early and there is every chance of further upsets in the weekend’s quarter-finals, where hosts Ivory Coast will hope to continue their unlikely redemption.
Vitoria's days as Egypt coach may be numbered after AFCON exit
Egypt coach Rui Vitoria faces an uncertain future after their embarrassing last 16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, with critics pointing the finger at him following a series of lacklustre displays.
DR Congo beat Egypt on penalties in Cup of Nations last-16
SAN PEDRO, Ivory Coast : Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal missed his penalty in the shootout as the Democratic Republic of Congo claimed an epic 8-7 victory following a tense 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in San Pedro on Sunday.
Last gasp win for Guinea sees them into Cup of Nations quarter-finals
ABIDJAN : Guinea scored with the last kick of the game to end the giant-killing run of Equatorial Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations and book themselves a slot in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium on Sunday.