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FIFA President Sepp Blatter, speaking from Malabo on the eve of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final, acknowledged both the highs and the troubling lows of the tournament—particularly referencing the violent incidents that disrupted the Ghana–Equatorial Guinea semi-final. Despite the controversy, Blatter defended CAF’s decision to allow Equatorial Guinea to host the tournament after […]
Equatorial Guinea’s Sports Minister Reflects on Hosting 2015 AFCON: A Race Against Time Pascal Francisco Obama Asue, Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Sports, acknowledged the national team’s unpreparedness for the 2015 African Cup of Nations, saying, “The Nzalang was not prepared for the CAN. We were playing the CEMAC Cup and it fell on us like […]
AFCON 2015: Equatorial Guinea Held to 1-1 Draw by Congo in Tournament Opener The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations got off to a lively start in Bata, but host nation Equatorial Guinea will have mixed feelings after a 1-1 draw with Congo in the opening Group A clash. The home side impressed early on, buoyed […]
AFCON 2015 Opener: Nsue Fires Equatorial Guinea into Early Lead Against Congo The 30th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Bata, and the host nation Equatorial Guinea has made a dream start against Congo. In front of a lively home crowd, Nzalang Nacional showed great intensity from the kickoff, putting Claude […]
2015 AFCON Opener: Equatorial Guinea vs Congo – Starting Lineups Announced Following the vibrant opening ceremony in Bata, the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off with the tournament’s curtain-raiser between host nation Equatorial Guinea and Congo, also known as the Red Devils. For this crucial Group A encounter, Congo’s experienced coach Claude Le Roy […]
Equatorial Guinean Opposition Calls for Boycott of 2015 AFCON Just one day before the kickoff of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), tensions are rising in Equatorial Guinea. Several opposition parties held a media conference on Thursday urging the public to boycott the tournament, which they claim is deepening poverty and repression in the […]
Equatorial Guinea Submit Final 23-Man Squad for AFCON 2015, Despite Unorthodox Qualification Equatorial Guinea have finally confirmed their 23-man squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, meeting the Confederation of African Football’s deadline on the eve of the tournament. The Nzalang Nacional’s team was announced following their 1–1 draw with Cape Verde in a […]
AFCON 2015: Groups Confirmed as Africa’s Best Prepare for Battle in Equatorial Guinea By BBC Sport – Football The stage is now set for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following Wednesday’s official group stage draw, held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. With all 16 qualified teams confirmed, the continent’s biggest football event will kick […]
The appointment of Equatorial Guinea as host of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following Morocco’s withdrawal, has triggered widespread confusion and criticism across Africa — not only among football fans, but also from prominent coaches and officials. ⚠️ Why the Controversy? Recent Disqualification: Just 4 months prior, CAF disqualified Equatorial Guinea from the […]
