Dieumerci Mbokani, the Congolese striker from Anderlecht, who scored a double against Equatorial Guinea in the first leg of the last round of the CAN 2013 qualifiers, is expected to play a prominent role in the return match. With 13 goals already this season in all competitions for his club, Mbokani has surpassed his goal […]
The French group Canal+ has announced the acquisition of image rights for African football competitions, including the African Cup of Nations (CAN). In a press release, Canal+ stated that it would broadcast the entire competition on Canal+ and Canal+ Sport channels. This acquisition begins with the 2013 South Africa CAN scheduled from January 19 to […]
Pierre Menès, a former senior reporter for the French sports daily L’Équipe and current Canal+ journalist, shared his insights on the crucial Senegal vs. Ivory Coast match for qualification for CAN 2013. In an interview with Le Soleil, he discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the two teams, as well as broader issues in African […]
Former Guinean international Titi Camara was a victim of the ministerial reshuffle in his country. If no official reason was given for this replacement, it is rumored in the Guinean capital that the now ex-Minister of Sports had fallen out of favor with several players in local football. He was replaced by Sanoussy Bantama Sow. […]
FIFA seems to be taking a firm stance on its member associations this week. Following Sudan, Gabon has now been handed a defeat off the field. The three points from their 2014 World Cup qualifiers match against Niger will be awarded to Menas. The Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) is under scrutiny for allegedly fielding defender […]
CAF enforces its regulations without leniency, as demonstrated by the recent experience of Somalia. The country’s U17 team has been disqualified from the CAN qualifiers in its category for failing to adhere to one of the competition’s crucial regulations. CAF contends that Somalia did not comply, like all other teams, with the rigorous age verification […]
On October 14, Libya is set to face Algeria in Blida in a crucial qualification match for CAN 2013. Eight months after their remarkable participation in the continental event in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, the Knights of the Mediterranean have a singular ambition – to stand tall against the formidable Fennecs. Libya’s journey to CAN […]
The appointment of Sanoussy Bantama Sow as the new Guinean Minister of Sports may not sit well with Aboubacar Camara, given the known tension between the two individuals. In their previous roles as Minister of Youth and Youth Employment and Minister of Sports, respectively, the two men had a history of strained relations, primarily stemming […]
Despite being fully focused on preparing the Algerian national team for the last match of the CAN 2013 qualifiers, Vahid Halilhodzic, the Franco-Bosnian coach, reveals in an interview with France Football magazine that he has lost sight of his ambitions and yearns to return to Ligue 1 to rectify past mistakes. Expressing his desire to […]
In pursuit of a historic first participation in the African Cup of Nations, the Central African Republic aims to secure victory against Burkina Faso in the return match of the last round of qualifiers. Having secured a 1-0 win in the first leg in Bangui, the Fauves de Bas-Oubangui are determined to replicate their success. […]
