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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 […]
In the final round of the CAN 2013 qualifiers, Togo secured a victory against Gabon, and the Africatopsports.com editorial staff awarded scores to the players. Notably, Adebayor Emmanuel Sheyi, who contributed with a goal and an assist, received a standout rating of 8. Here are some of the player ratings: Agassa Kossi, 7: Back in […]
Tsanko Tsvetanov, the coach of the Bulgarian club Etar Veliko Tarnovo, has been dismissed for the third time this season by his team. The initial termination occurred after a 1-0 defeat against Beroe Stara Zagora in August, followed by another one-goal defeat against Pirin Gotse Delchev in September. Despite being reinstated after protests from the […]
Remember: The Togo national team, known as the Hawks, initiated a strike before their match against the Gabon Panthers, the return leg of the last round of the CAN 2013 qualifiers. Adebayor and his teammates refused to train on Friday morning, demanding clarity on their qualification bonus before committing to the crucial match. Negotiations ensued, […]
The African Cup of Nations (CAN) in South Africa 2013, scheduled from January 19 to February 10, will impact the rosters of foreign clubs with African players, as these players will join their national teams. Olympique de Marseille (OM) is one such club affected by this, and the elimination of Nicolas Nkoulou’s Cameroon has brought […]
It’s crucial to highlight that Gabon and Equatorial Guinea will be absent from the upcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN), a significant development given that they co-hosted the CAN in 2012. While these two nations may not be considered football powerhouses in Africa, their role as co-organizers in 2012 raises questions about their decline in […]
Lille defender Aurélien Chedjou won’t be participating in Cameroon’s crucial match against Cape Verde this Sunday. The player humorously shared the news on Twitter, saying, “As I said yesterday, ‘when you want to kill your dog, you say it has rabies.’ I’m going to follow the match from the stands. We’re going to eat Shark,” […]
