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Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in AFCON final after thrilling victory over Congo

In a pulsating semi-final clash, Sebastien Haller propelled the Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final, edging out the Democratic Republic of Congo with a 1-0 victory at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. The Ivorians, who narrowly escaped elimination in the group stage, now brace themselves for a showdown against Nigeria in Sunday’s Read More…

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Africa Cup of Nations roundup: Celebrations turn tragic, South Africa dominates, Salah’s hamstring woes, and late drama for Zambia

In the aftermath of Guinea’s 1-0 victory over Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations, joyous celebrations erupted across Guinea, leading to a tragic incident in which six people lost their lives. The Guinean Football Federation and the national team, led by coach Kaba Diawara, have appealed for restraint. The Federation released a video urging Read More…