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Cancer survivor Haller leads ‘Zombies’ to glory
The final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) yesterday had entered the 81st minute, with the score line reading 1-1 and hosts Ivory Coast, who had come back from the brink multiple times in the competition, conjuring up an attack against opponents Nigeria.
Ivory Coast AFCON triumph 'more than a fairytale' for coach Fae
"When I think about all we have been through, we are miracle survivors. We never gave up and we managed to come back from so many tough blows."
Haller eyes AFCON glory after cancer battle, Bundesliga agony
No single player symbolises Ivory Coast's remarkable turnaround to reach this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final quite like striker Sebastien Haller.
AFCON / Ivory Coast's run to final 'like a dream'
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's last-four encounter.
Wild emotions turning lethal: Guinea coach pleads to prevent repeat
"We are responsible," Diawara said of the most recent disaster.
AFCON / Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria
Many of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.
Mauritania’s meteoric rise and lessons for Bangladesh
While Bangladesh remain in the backwaters of international football, Yahya and his federation has transformed Mauritania’s football
Late drama as Cameroon advance to last 16 and Ghana go out
Defending champions Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 in the other Group C match
Salah injury 'longer than first thought'
Egypt coach Rui Vitoria on Monday confirmed that the hamstring injury suffered by captain Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations would require a longer recovery period than first suggested as the forward prepares to return to Liverpool to undergo treatment.
Much-fancied Morocco enjoy strong start
Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, while 2012 champions Zambia held the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Salah rescues Egypt
Ghana were also in action in Abidjan and suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Cape Verde as three nations with 14 AFCON titles between them all failed to get off to winning starts at this year's tournament.
Ghana veteran Andre Ayew eyes AFCON scoring record
Veteran Ghana forward Andre Ayew is hoping to create one record and equal another during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ivory Coast from Saturday.
'Asian Cup, AFCON scheduling not good for players'
The Asian Cup should be shifted to June and played in the same slot as UEFA's Euros, Arsenal and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said ahead of the Jan. 12-Feb. 10 continental championship in Qatar.
