AFCON 2023: South Africa beat DR Congo via penalties to finish third
Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero again as South Africa beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off on Saturday.
Put vows to put Zambia to the ‘sword’
After chalking up all three points against Ethiopia with an emphatic 4-0 win in group C of the 2013 African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso coach Paul Put said his team is totally focused on beating Zambia in their last group game to qualify for the quarter-final.
Yobo hails Omeruo, Oboabona partnership
Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo said youngsters Kenneth Omeruo and Godfrey Oboabona gave a good account of themselves in the heart of the Eagles defence in their game against Zambia on Friday.
Eagles need new attitude to make an impact, says Lawal
Atlanta ’96 gold medalist, Garba Lawal has said it is not impossible for the Super Eagles to become one of the front runners in the race for the coveted trophy of the Africa Nations Cup in South Africa.
We need a new strategy, Mikel confesses
Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has said that the team needs to work harder and find a way to kill matches after Friday’s 1-1 draw against defending African champions Zambia in Mbombela.
Afcon: Ivory Coast beat Tunisia 3-0
A vastly improved Ivory Coast put themselves within touching distance of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a silky 3-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday.
