Cameroon’s absence from the upcoming African Cup of Nations has sparked reactions from key figures, including coach Jean-Paul Akono and Cape Verde Sharks striker Ryan Mendes. Jean-Paul Akono (Indomitable Lions Coach): Expressing his disappointment, Akono stated, “It’s the feeling of a disappointed coach that is driving me at the moment. Disappointed because we played well, […]
At a post-match press conference on Sunday in Yaoundé, the captain of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Samuel Eto’o, expressed his frustration, highlighting the team’s inadequate preparation. “Mentally, we had a difficult week before the match. We knew we had to score twice without conceding to have any hope of going to penalties. Unfortunately, we […]
The African Cup of Nations is set to transpire from January 19 to February 10 in South Africa, and this weekend brought clarity on the qualified countries, revealing a mix of surprises, disappointments, and notable reunions. Disappointments: Cameroon: The Indomitable Lions, led by Samuel Eto’o, face a major disappointment as they will miss two consecutive […]
With the 16 qualified countries confirmed, the CAF (Confederation of African Football) has unveiled the different pots for the draw scheduled on October 24 in Johannesburg. The four pots are established based on the results of previous tournaments. Hat 1 naturally includes, alongside the host country, teams such as Ghana, Zambia, and Ivory Coast. Ghana, […]
Senegalese President Macky Sall addressed the incident during the Senegal-Côte d’Ivoire match, where the Lions of Senegal faced the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire in the return match of the last round of the CAN 2013 qualifiers. The game was interrupted in the 74th minute due to acts of vandalism by some Senegalese supporters, particularly after […]
The western zone of the continent continues to showcase its strong performance in the final stages of the CAN. Once again, West Africa stands out as the most well-represented region among the 16 teams qualified for next year’s competition, with eight teams making it to South Africa. Leading the Charge in West Africa: Ghana (The […]
The roster for the upcoming 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa is now complete, featuring 16 nations. Over the weekend, fifteen teams secured their qualification. These include Zambia, the reigning champions, Ivory Coast, the unfortunate finalists, Mali (3rd place), Tunisia, Algeria, Togo, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Ghana, Niger, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Ethiopia, Angola, […]
The Egyptian Championship, already delayed by a month to September, has once again been suspended until further notice. The Football Association cited concerns about inadequate security in stadiums, emphasizing that necessary authorizations from the Ministry of the Interior for match security were still unavailable. This decision aligns with the demands of Egyptian ultras, who have […]
The second edition of Foot Expo, a prominent football exhibition held in Marrakech, concluded with a focus on the future of African football. The theme, “Africa, land of the future of football,” addressed important sub-themes such as the construction and optimization of new stadiums and ensuring safety in stadiums. Given recent incidents of violence in […]
The Algerian embassy in Libya was reportedly attacked following the defeat of the Libyan national football team by Algeria in the 2013 football tournament. The aftermath of the match was marked by violence, with reports of the Libyan flag being burned. The conclusion of the game was marred by incidents of violence, adding to previous […]
