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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 […]
Coach Hervé Renard expresses his immense joy, stating, “Uganda is a formidable team, but in sports, the crucial factor is victory and today’s qualification. We will be in South Africa, and Uganda will have to wait for their return to the CAN. My players displayed remarkable mental strength. Even when Christopher Katongo missed the initial […]
This marks one of the highlights of the day. Despite a 3-5 defeat in the initial leg in Sudan, Ethiopia successfully reversed the situation, securing qualification for the final stage of the CAN during the return play-off. The Walya Antelopes, who hadn’t reached a CAN final phase since 1982, put on an impressive performance. The […]
A significant upset has occurred as Cameroon, for the second consecutive time, will not be part of the final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The small island nation of Cape Verde, with a population of 500,000, situated off the coast of Senegal, will participate for the first time. Despite Cape Verde’s impressive […]
Senegalese Minister of the Interior Mbaye Ndiaye responded to the incidents in the Senegal-Ivory Coast match, expressing concerns about potential repercussions. Here are the key points: No Serious Injuries Reported: Minister Ndiaye stated that there were no injuries requiring hospitalization due to the incidents during the match. Communication with Ivory Coast Counterpart: He mentioned reaching […]
Didier Drogba, aged 34 and currently playing in China, opens up about his lucrative salary of 240,000 euros per week and his experience in Asia: “I wanted to discover another culture, another world. I am served. This experience is different from anything I have ever known. Look around you, there are skyscrapers in abundance, but […]
