Afcon 2022
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Afcon: Ghana’s Black Stars need a fresh start and a long-term plan
Ghana have failed to reach the Afcon’s knockout stages for the first time since 2006. With the World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, some soul-searching is required if they are to…
Motsepe blames closed gate for Afcon tragedy
A child was among the dead, while 38 were injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where the hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros, according to figures released…
Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush
Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred on Monday as crowds attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch…
Malawi’s flame ignited at Afcon
From being underwhelming underdogs going into the tournament to reaching the round of 16, the Flames have shown discipline, flair and dedication, to the utter delight of their…
What Afcon means for Ethiopia
Players in the national team hope taking part in the tournament will buoy the hopes for a peaceful resolution of the Tigray conflict and also boost their chances of getting wider…
Chaos, controversy at Afcon as Mali, Gambia and Ivory Coast all win
Zambian official Janny Sikazwe signalled the end of the match with the clock showing 89 minutes and 42 seconds, leaving Tunisia furious as they chased the game against their…
Behind concerns over Afcon is a culture of disdain
European clubs and media that wanted the tournament postponed amid a rise in Covid cases were serving their own selfish interests and repeating the old narrative of ‘darkest…
Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge
The 2021 tournament dates have changed twice, first because of fears that torrential seasonal rains could affect the tight schedule, and then because of the pandemic.