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Côte d’Ivoire coach impressed with team’s performance in AFCON opener
Côte d’Ivoire coach Jean-Louis Gasset expressed his relief after a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau launched their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note.
The veteran French manager said getting three points in Saturday's pressure-filled opener in Abidjan was paramount.
"We are relieved to have won this very…
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There is pressure on us-Senegal’s Aliou Cissé admits
Senegal coach Aliou Cissé has admitted there was pressure felt by the Teranga Lions ahead of the start of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023.
The coach of the African champions confirmed that the pressure he is exposed to with his players is positive pressure, which will serve as an incentive to achieve further…
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Equatorial Guinea Coach unhappy over draw against Nigeria
After the draw against Nigeria, it was clearly evident that Equatorial Guinea head coach, Juan Micha was not enthused.
He intends to continue the work to achieve his objectives in this edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023.
Equatorial Guinea earned a valuable point on the second day of Group A.…
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Nigeria frustrated by Equatorial Guinea as game ends in one all draw
Equatorial Guinea picked a vital point against Nigeria in the second group game, as the two sides settled for a one all game in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group A matches at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
It was the Guineans who took the lead in in the 36th minute, with composed finish by Ivan Salvador in…
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Nigeria tops chart with most valuable squad in AFCON 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria leads the chart for the most valuable squad in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast.
The West African giants are worth €349m above Morocco, hosts Ivory Coast, Senegal and some other top teams.
The Atlas Lions of Morocco occupy second position with a team worth €347m in the competition.…
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Kudus to start from the bench? As Chris Hughton names his starting line-up against Cape Verde
West Ham and Black Stars star man, Mohammed Kudus could start from bench in Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Cape Verde.
Head coach Chris Hughton during his pre-match presser revealed that the West Ham United man has not fully recovered from his injury.
Despite Kudus’ potentially starting from bench, Hughton is expected to…
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