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Camara stars as Senegal beat Gambia in AFCON opener

Senegal beat The Gambia 3-0 in their opening Group C match at the 2023 AFCON tournament in Côte d'Ivoire on January 15.

The musical voices behind AFCON 2023 theme song

Organisers kept the entire opening feature true to the African colour of dancing, celebrating Africa, humanity, and football.

AFCON 2023: Cape Verde's win over Ghana 'a special flavour'

Ghana, with significant backing among the crowd of just under 12,000, thought they had equalised in the 36th minute.

Arab League convenes emergency meeting on Somalia, Ethiopia tensions

The league says meeting will address the consequences of an "unlawfully" signed agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland.

Mozambique hold Egypt to 2-2 draw in AFCON clash

Egypt and Mozambique played to a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the 2023 AFCON campaign on Sunday.

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea draw 1-1 in AFCON opener

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea drew 1-1 in their opening group stage match at the 2023 AFCON on Sunday.

AK Nasara: Nigeria's amputee coach churning out football stars

Losing a leg is devastating, especially for a sportsperson. But AK Nasara turned adversity into his strength, carving out a new career as an 'amputee coach.

The colours and glamour of AFCON opening ceremony

AFCON is Africa's biggest football tournament and the trophy is the most prestigious.

AFCON: Hosts Côte d'Ivoire beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in opening match

The 34th Africa Cup of Nations, which started on Saturday, will end in February with 24 teams participating.

AFCON: Hosts Côte d'Ivoire beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in opener

The 34th Africa Cup of Nations, which started on Saturday, will end on February with 24 teams participating.

In Pictures: Ivorians welcome AFCON in style

AFCON is Africa's biggest football competition with 24 country's participating in this year's edition in Côte d'Ivoire

AFCON 2023: Cameroon skipper Aboubakar a doubt after training injury

Vincent Aboubakar has competed at three World Cup finals for Cameroon and three previous Cup of Nations tournaments.

AFCON 2023: Africa's biggest football tournament kicks off in Côte d'Ivoire

The hosts cote d'Ivoire are due to take on Guinea-Bissau in the inaugural match at the newly-built Ebimpe Olympic Stadium.

Why is spectators' turnout usually low at AFCON?

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AFCON: High fashion as players arrive in traditional attire

The national teams of Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea are among teams that arrived for the tournament showcasing the fashion sense of their countries.

AFCON 2023: High fashion as players arrive in traditional attire

The national teams of Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea are among teams that arrived for the tournament showcasing the fashion sense of their countries.

AFCON 2023: Spain-born player Inaki reconnecting with Ghanaian roots

Iñaki Williams' parents were given asylum in Spain after a journey through the Sahara Desert.

Afcon 2023: Gambian players 'safe' after team's flight makes U-turn

The plane turned around just nine minutes into the flight due to a technical problem and returned to Gambian capital

Mané warns Senegal of 'really difficult' AFCON clashes

The Senegalese football star Sadio Mane admits that while winning two years ago was difficult, retaining the title will be even harder.

Afcon 2023: Osimhen hails Super Eagles' 'desperation' for title

Victor Osimhen believes he has the perfect antidote to the lingering suffering of supporters after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

German football legend Beckenbauer dies at 78

German football great Franz Beckenbauer has died at the age of 78.

AFCON 2023: Ghana's forward Andre Ayew aims to set record

Ghana achieved six straight top-four finishes from 2008, but fell in the round of 16 five years ago and suffered a humiliating first round exit in 2022 after losing to Comoros.

AFCON 2023: Is it time for a trophy power shift?

Africa's most coveted football trophy is seen by many as a baton of sorts, which routinely gets passed between West and North African countries.

AFCON 2023: Is it time for a trophy power shift?

Africa's most coveted football trophy is seen by many as a baton of sorts, which routinely gets passed between West and North African countries.