Tag Archives: 2023 AFCON

In a stunning turnaround, Ivory Coast emerged victorious in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Nigeria 2-1 in a thrilling final in Abidjan. As the host of the tournament, the Elephants’ triumph was nothing short of miraculous, especially considering their challenging journey to the final after going behind thanks …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has apologized to Ghanaians for the Black Stars’ group-stage exit from the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, a week after the team was eliminated. Ghana crashed out of AFCON 2023 winless, losing their opening game in the competition to Cape Verde, …

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that the government approved a budget of US$8.5 million presented by the Ghana Football Association for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), Okudzeto Ablakwa explained that his revelation is an …

Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) led by Kurt Okraku to issue a heartfelt apology to Ghanaians following the disappointing performance by the Black Stars in the Ivory Coast during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Former President of the Ghana Football Association …

Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties. This announcement was made in a three-sentence statement issued by the Ghana Football Association late Tuesday evening. “The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the …

Reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal opened their title defense campaign with an emphatic 3-0 win over The Gambia at Yamoussoukro’s Stade Charles Konan Banny, thanks to a Pape Gueye early strike that was accompanied by a Lamine Camara second-half brace.   The Scorpions, who …

A supercomputer has indicated that Ghana has a 5.3 % chance of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The AFCON kicks off on Saturday, with 24 teams competing to be crowned kings of the continent. The tournament was pushed back due to weather concerns in Ivory Coast after originally …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the Black Stars will depart for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The departure date was confirmed along with an update on midfielder Mohammed Kudus’ recovery from a minor injury. According to the …

Ghana’s national football team coach, Chris Hughton, is set to address the media on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 11 am, unveiling the final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire. The press conference will be hosted at the Alisa Hotel and will be broadcast live …

The 34th Africa Cup of Nations gets under way in Ivory Coast on 13 January after being shifted from 2023 to 2024 because of the rainy season in West Africa. Holders Senegal will look to defend the title they won in Cameroon in February 2022, when the Teranga Lions beat …