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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,” […]
Rachid Taoussi expresses his happiness as the Lions of the Atlas secure their ticket to the final phase of CAN 2013, defeating Mozambique. Taking charge of the Moroccan national team following the dismissal of Belgian coach Eric Gerets (after Morocco’s loss in the first leg), Rachid Taoussi has achieved success in his debut match. Morocco […]
Eliminated from the CAN 2013 race, Uganda’s coach, Bobby Williamson, is struggling to accept the outcome and is particularly critical of CAF regulations, especially those related to penalties in the event of a tie between teams after two matches. Expressing his bitterness after the Cranes lost in a penalty shootout (9-8), Williamson finds fault with […]
Here is an overview of the results from Saturday’s matches, determining the teams that have qualified for CAN 2013 in South Africa: Botswana 1 – Mali 4: Despite missing key players, Mali displayed a solid performance with a 4-1 victory. Cheick Diabaté, Modibo Maiga, Mamadou Samassa, and Khalilou Traoré scored for Mali, while Tebogo Sembowa […]
This Saturday, the match between the Lions of Teranga and the Elephants turned into a nightmare with numerous scenes of violence at the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor stadium, a situation that may lead to sanctions. Initially, the game proceeded without incident until the 70th minute, when the Senegalese, already trailing 1-0 from a free kick by Didier Drogba, […]
The repercussions for Senegal are extensive: Financial Penalties: The state will likely incur a substantial fine, impacting an already challenging budget situation. The negative global image of the country following the incidents further compounds the financial strain. Stadium Suspension: The 60,000-seat stadium, filled with anticipation for a celebratory atmosphere, is likely to face suspension. This […]
Rachid Taoussi, the newly appointed coach of Morocco, breathed a sigh of relief as his team secured qualification for the upcoming CAN in South Africa in January. The team displayed a dominant performance, securing a convincing 4-0 victory against Mozambique at the Grand Stade in Marrakech. In his initial reaction, Taoussi expressed his happiness and […]
The final qualifying day for CAN 2013, scheduled to be held in South Africa in January, lived up to its promises. In a dramatic turn of events, Senegal faced a challenging situation at home against Ivory Coast, with the match even being temporarily halted due to violence. On the other hand, Morocco showcased an impressive […]
