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.
Afcon: We will do everything to win – Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso have vowed to put up the fight of their lives when they tackle the Super Eagles in their Group C opener Monday at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
Afcon: Keita fires Mali past spirited Niger
Mali denied determined Niger a first point at the Africa Cup of Nations when skipper Seydou Keita scored with six minutes left to earn a laboured 1-0 win.
Niger goalkeeper Daouda Kassaly failed to deal with a high ball into his area and Keita slid home the match-winner in the 84th minute.
AFCON: Ejide ready to rumble
After suffering an injury scare against Cape Verde in an international friendly, that saw him sidelined for days, Goalkeeper Austin Ejide is back and fit as a fiddle.
Keshi: We have the right balance
THE Super Eagles will face the Stallions of Burkina Faso in Monday’s second game of Group C in Nelspruit.
Afcon: DR Congo storm back to hold Ghana
Favoured Ghana were held to a 2-2 draw by fighting DR Congo Sunday in the opening Group B match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Congolese Leopards, who have been embroiled in squabbles over bonuses ahead of the match, showed great character to come from two goals down and take a point.
