AFCON: Top scorers ahead of Round of 16 fixtures revealed

Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 fixtures, here are the top scorers in the competition so far. Equatorial Guinea’s...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 25

Five Bundesliga professionals through to AFCON knockouts after Cote d'Ivoire's "Great Escape"

The Moroccan "Atlas Lions" have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations knockout round as group winners following a 1-0 win over 2012 African...
BULINEWS.COM Jan 24

OFFICIAL: Ivory Coast sack manager Jean Louis Gasset despite AFCON chance

Ivory Coast have parted ways with head coach Jean Louis Gasset despite still having a chance at reaching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations knockout...
KINGFUT Jan 24

Equatorial Guinea will stay humble, says skipper Nsue

Emilio Nsue has five goals at the Afcon 2023 finals after adding a double against Ivory Coast to his hat-trick against Guinea-Bissau.
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 24

Alhassan Yusuf completes Super Eagles training

Alhassan Yusuf impressed again as he started and finished his first full team training with the Super Eagles today in Abidjan. SCORENigeria first...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Jan 24

AFCON 2023: Osayi-Samuel Harps On Super Eagles Converting Scoring Opportunities

Bright Osayi-Samuel has reiterated the importance of the Super Eagles converting scoring opportunities, as they head into the knockout round of the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 24

AFCON 2023: Yusuf, Troost-Ekong Resume Full Training Ahead Cameroon Clash

Alhassan Yusuf and William Troost-Ekong trained with their Super Eagles teammates on Wednesday as they begin preparations for the Round of 16...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 24

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast sack coach for poor results

Jean-Louis Gasset has been sacked as coach of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast two days after their 4-0 defeat against Equatorial...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 24

AFCON 2023: Union SG-linked Nwabali stays humble amidst goalkeeping role

Stanley Nwabali has been made the first choice of the Super Eagles so far in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, establishing his...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jan 24

Cote d’Ivoire terminate contract of coach Gasset after AFCON misfire

Jean-Louis Gasset has been sacked as coach of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast two days after their 4-0 defeat against Equatorial...
RIPPLESNIGERIA.COM Jan 24

Manager Axing Continues As Ivory Coast Fire Gasset

January 24, (THEWILL) – The Ivory Coast national football team has parted ways with coach Jean-Louis Gasset after a devastating 4-0 loss to...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Jan 24

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast SACK manager Jean-Louis Gasset after Equatorial Guinea humiliation - despite still having chance of reaching last 16

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast have confirmed the sacking of coach Jean-Louis Gasset after his team's 4-0 loss against Equatorial Guinea.
GOAL.COM Jan 24

Ivory Coast Sacks Coach Despite Having Chance Of Reaching 2023 AFCON Round Of 16

The hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast have sacked their head coach, Jean-Louis Gasset though they still have a chance of progressing in the...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 24

AFCON host Cote d'Ivoire sack head coach Jean-Louis Gasset

Cote d'Ivoire's head coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, has been swiftly dismissed from his position just two days after a disheartening 4-0 defeat to...
GHANAGUARDIAN.COM Jan 24

Ivory Coast SACK boss Jean-Louis Gasset after shock 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea - despite the tournament hosts still in with a chance of reaching the last-16 of AFCON!

The West African country have dismissed the Frenchman two days after their shock 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea, which left them with three points...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 24

AFCON 2023 hosts Ivory Coast sack coach Gasset

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast have sacked coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the tournament, the country’s football federation (FIF)...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 24

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast Sack Gasset As Coach

Ivory Coast coach, Jean-Louis Gasset has been sacked after the team's dismal performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This was confirmed by...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 24

Ivory Coast fire coach after humiliating loss

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast fired coach Jean-Louis Gasset on Wednesday after their humiliating loss to Equatorial Guinea
ESPN Jan 24

Ismael Bennacer Heading Home As Algeria Crash Out of AFCON While Samuel Chukwueze Heads On

Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty ImagesMilan fans will be happy to have Bennacer back but will want Chukwueze to go deep and rediscover...
AC MILAN OFFSIDE Jan 24

Super Eagles’ Troost-Ekong Insists His 2023 AFCON Is Not Over

The Super Eagles' vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, has insisted that he is not out of the 2023 AFCON despite having fitness issues. Super Eagles...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 24

Afcon coach SACKED mid-tournament after humiliating defeat… despite still being able to reach knockouts

IVORY COAST have sacked manager Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament hosts concluded their group stage...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 24

EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles get injury boost as Alhassan Yusuf resumes full training

SCORENigeria can exclusively report that the Super Eagles have been handed a massive injury boost ahead of Saturday’s AFCON showdown against...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Jan 24

AFCON 2023: Peseiro Responds To Criticism Of Super Eagles’ Tactics

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has defended the team's tactical approach at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 24

Alex Iwobi responds to criticism of Super Eagles’ tactical approach at 2023 AFCON

Fulham FC star Alex Iwobi has addressed criticism from some fans regarding Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro’s tactical approach in the ongoing 2023...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 24

Stanley Nwabali Insists He Is Not Super Eagles First Choice Goalkeeper

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has insisted he is still not the team's first-choice goalkeeper, though he has played in all the 2023...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 24

Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro Vows To Load Cameroon With Goals

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has stressed that his team will score goals against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday, January...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 24

More Clinical Than Osimhen – 34 Year Old Nsue Earns Praises From Ex Liverpool Star For His AFCON Goals

Former Liverpool forward Djibril Cissé says the captain of Equatorial Guinea Emilio Nsue has so far proven to be the most clinical forward in the...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM Jan 24

Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Final: Date, UK kick-off time, stadium and how to follow as Senegal look to defend title

With the Africa Cup of Nations nearing the knockout stages, attention will soon be turning towards securing a place in the final.  Reigning...
TALKSPORT Jan 24

Updated: 2023 Afcon Round of 16: List of qualified teams so far, fixtures and dates

A couple of teams have already booked their places in the 2023 Afcon Round of 16, with the round set to be played from Saturday after a two day...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Jan 24

Super Eagles cannot win AFCON without scoring goals

Coach Jose Peseiro was widely praised for coming up with the game plan that beat AFCON hosts Cote d’Ivoire, but questions have now been asked, and...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Jan 24

Equatorial Guinea captain emerging as unlikely hero at Africa Cup with 5 goals

Emilio Nsue, a 34-year-old right back for a third-division team in Spain, is emerging as one of the unlikely heroes of the Africa Cup of Nations....
ZAMBIANOBSERVER.COM Jan 24

AFCON: 10 countries qualify for Round of 16

At least 10 teams that will play in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 have been confirmed. This follows the completion of matches in...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 24

Life Lager Raises A Toast To The Eagles’ Performance Against The Djurtus

Premium beer brand, Life Lager Beer, has extolled the performances and qualification of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 24

With humility we can compete, says Equatorial Guinea’s Micha

The minnows produced one of the greatest shocks in Afcon history by demolishing the star-studded Ivorians in Abidjan to remarkably top Group A.
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 23

Equatorial Guinea Team Rewarded After Impressive AFCON Display

January 23, (THEWILL) – An unexpected 4-0 victory over tournament hosts Ivory Coast has seen underdogs Equatorial Guinea top their Africa Cup of...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Jan 23

Fans unleash anger on players after Cote d’Ivoire AFCON humiliation

Violence broke out in Abidjan on Monday evening after the country’s football team, the Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire lost 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea, to...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 23

Confirmed: Nigeria’s Super Eagles to battle eternal rivals Cameroon for AFCON 2023 quarterfinal ticket

The three-time African champions qualified as the runners-up in Group C after Equatorial Guinea edged them to top spot on goal difference Nigeria...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jan 23

The wonderful chaos and unmissable viewing that is Afcon

The Africa Cup of Nations: what a wonder. This is what happens when you combine some of the world's best players, some of the world's most...
THE GUARDIAN Jan 23

#AFCONUpdate: “We Had A Great Match Tactically” – Jesus Lazaro Owono

Named TotalEnergies Man of the Match at the end of Equatorial Guinea’s demolition of Cote d’Ivoire on Monday evening, Jesus Lazaro Owono revealed...
SPORTS247 Jan 23

Equatorial Guinea’s Nsue Leads AFCON 2023 Goal Scorers’ Chart

After Day 10 and 28 matches, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) being held in Côte d’Ivoire has produced 78 goals, an average 2.29 per game,...
LEADERSHIP.NG Jan 23

AFCON: Côte d’Ivoire Suffers Power Outage As Fans Go Rampage After Defeat By Equatorial Guinea

Power outage hits parts of Côte d’Ivoire where the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament is being held after a 4-0 humiliation of...
LEADERSHIP.NG Jan 23

AFCON 2023: Peseiro Unhappy Super Eagles Missed Out On Group A Top Spot, Ready For Any Team

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has expressed his disappointment after the Super Eagles missed out of top position in Group A at the 2023...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 23

2023 AFCON: Kenneth Omeruo expresses surprise at Equatorial Guinea’s performance

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has expressed his surprise at the impressive performance of Equatorial Guinea in the 2023 Africa Cup of...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 23

Didier Drogba responds to AFCON humiliation after Ivory Coast players left in tears

Didier Drogba watched on as Ivory Coast were hammered by Equatorial Guinea which leaves the hosts' Africa Cup of Nations hopes now out of their...
MIRROR Jan 23

AFCON: Nigeria Qualify For RO16

Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have booked their place in the Round of 16 of AFCON after a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau last night. Calvin Bassey...
FULHAM FC OFFICIAL SITE Jan 23

‘Akwaba’ ambiance shattered: Ivory Coast’s defeat spurs tensions, property damage, and journalist safety concerns at AFCON 2023

The Ivory Coast’s traditional hospitality embodied by ‘Akwaba’ took an unexpected turn into chaos as Equatorial Guinea secured a surprising 4-0...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jan 23

AFCON 2023: Cote d’Ivoire fans protest Elephants’ humiliating defeat to Equatorial Guinea

Angry Cote d’Ivoire fans took to the street to protest the Elephants’ humiliating 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea on Monday. The result put...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 23

‘We Reserved Our Goals For AFCON Round Of 16’ – Says Super Eagles Coach, Peseiro

Nigeria's Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, on Monday night expressed optimism that his players were reserving their goals for the 2023 African Cup...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 23

'It's a nightmare' - Is Ivory Coast's loss the biggest shock in AFCON history?

A clearly upset Didier Drogba watched on as his Ivory Coast imploded to lose 4-0 against Equatorial Guinea on Monday, in what was probably the...
ESPN Jan 23

National Team Super Eagles Are Likely To Play Against In 2023 AFCON Round Of 16

The next opponent for the Super Eagles of Nigeria will come from Group C in the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. The...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 23

AFCON: How we beat Cote d'Ivoire – Equatorial Guinea coach

The seismic victory led to the elimination of the hosts, an early heartbreak for the 2015 winners
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 23

AFCON: They gave us real lesson – Ivory Coast coach explains why Equatorial Guinea won 4-0

Ivory Coast head coach, Jean-Louis Gasset has explained why his team were thrashed 4-0 by Equatorial Guinea during both teams’ 2023 Africa Cup of...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 23

AFCON 2023: ‘Nigeria Ready To Face Any Opposition’ – Super Eagles Star, Simon Declares

After Nigeria's narrow win against Guinea-Bissau on Monday evening, Super Eagles star Moses Simon said the Nigerian team is ready to face any...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 23

AFCON: 5 countries qualify for Round of 16

At least five countries have qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. The five countries are...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 23

AFCON: Drogba reacts as Equatorial Guinea thrash Ivory Coast 4-0

Former Ivory Coast captain, Didier Drogba has admitted that the country’s national team have a ‘real problem’ as qualification for the 2023 Africa...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 23

AFCON: Why we beat Cote d'Ivoire – Equatorial Guinea coach

The seismic victory led to the elimination of the hosts, an early heartbreak for the 2015 winners
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 23

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles captain Omeruo reveals what has surprised him about Equatorial Guinea – “I won’t lie”

Nigeria finished as runners-up in Group A, with Equatorial Guinea taking the top spot and hosts Cote d’Ivoire on the verge of elimination from...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jan 23

Peseiro: Super Eages ready for any team

Coach Jose Peseiro has said the Super Eagles are ready to take on any team in the AFCON Round of 16 after they finished as runners-up in Group A....
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Jan 23

Wins for Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea leave host on the brink

The Super Eagles yesterday defeated Guinea Bissau 1-0 to cement their place in the second round of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, but the shock...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Jan 23

How Nigeria Beat Guinea Bissau With No Shot On Target To Reach AFCON 2023 Knockout Stage

 234 total views,  234 views today By Amaechi Agbo The Super Eagles limped to a 1-0 win over pointless and hapless Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau in an...
BESTCHOICESPORTS.COM.NG Jan 23

Super Eagles battle Guinea or Cameroon to reach AFCON Q/Final

The Super Eagles will now square up against either Guinea or Cameroon in an AFCON Round of 16 clash Saturday for a place in the last eight of the...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Jan 23

Equatorial Guinea routs Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave host nation on verge of Africa Cup elimination

AP Emilio Nsue scored twice as Equatorial Guinea routed Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave the host nation on the verge of elimination from the Africa Cup of...
NEW ZIMBABWE Jan 23

AFCON 2023: Equatorial Guinea’s president Obiang Nguema splashes cash on gallant Nzalang Nacional

Equatorial Guinea’s president Theodore Obiang Nguema Mbasogog offered a special bonus of one million Euros plus €50 000 for each of the four goals...
KICK442.COM Jan 23

2023 Afcon Round of 16: List of qualified teams so far, fixtures and dates

A couple of teams have already booked their places in the 2023 Afcon Round of 16, with the round set to be played from Saturday after a two day...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Jan 22

E. Guinea Crush I. Coast In Huge AFCON Shock, Egypt Edge Through

Equatorial Guinea pulled off one of the most stunning results in Africa Cup of Nations history on Monday by thrashing hosts Ivory Coast 4-0 to win...
IBTIMES.COM Jan 22

Can the Super Eagles defy the odds and win AFCON 2023?

The Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off and we’ve already seen the Super Eagles slump to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea....
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Jan 22

2023 AFCON: Nigeria to meet Cameroon in blockbuster round of 16 clash on Saturday 

The Super Eagles will square up against Cameroon in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Nigeria finished second in...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Jan 22

Ghana and Ivory Coast staring at early exits after collapsing in final group games

"Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast are on the brink of a group stage elimination after being hammered 4-0 by Equatorial Guinea. The result...
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Jan 22

#AFCONUpdate: How Equatorial Guinea surprise football world, stun hosts Cote d’Ivoire with 4-0 win

Cote d’Ivoire Equatorial Guinea caused one of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023’s upsets with a 4-0 annihilation of...
SPORTS247 Jan 22

AFCON 2023: Côte d'Ivoire humiliated by Equatorial Guinea (4-0)

Thunder at the AFCON 2023.Côte d'Ivoire, the competition's host country, is all but eliminated. The Elephants collapsed against Equatorial Guinea...
SPORT NEWS AFRICA Jan 22

#AFCONUpdate: “With humility we can compete” – Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Micha revels in seismic Cote d’Ivoire upset

Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Micha described Monday’s seismic 4-0 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations win over tournament hosts Cote d’Ivoire...
SPORTS247 Jan 22

AFCON 2023: Hosts hope hang as Nzalang Nacional stun Elephants

Host nation Cote d’Ivoire’s (Ivory Coast) presence at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is hanging by a thread, as they lost a second successive...
KICK442.COM Jan 22

AFCON hosts Ivory Coast on brink of shock early exit after humiliating 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea... meaning four Premier League stars could be returning home early

Ivory Coast, two-time champions, have picked up just three points in as many games and need to be one of the best four third-placed teams - out of...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 22

AFCON 2023: Host hope hang as Nzalang Nacional stun Elephants

Host nation Cote d’Ivoire’s (Ivory Coast) presence at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is hanging by a thread, as they lost a second successive...
KICK442.COM Jan 22

Obaseki Hails Super Eagles For Qualifying For 2023 AFCON Round Of 16

The governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria for scaling through to the next round of the 2023 AFCON. The Super...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 22

Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon - Nigeria Defeat Guinea-Bissau, Qualify but Finish Behind Equatorial Guinea

[Premium Times] The Super Eagles had to settle for second spot in Group A as Equatorial Guinea demolished Cote d'Ivoire 4-0
ALLAFRICA.COM Jan 22

Hosts Ivory Coast on brink of AFCON exit after Equatorial Guinea humbling

Ivory Coast slipped to the brink of a humiliating exit from the Africa Cup of Nations as the hosts suffered a 4-0 thrashing by Equatorial Guinea in...
FRANCE24 Jan 22

Afcon roundup: hosts Ivory Coast near exit after Equatorial Guinea's shock win

Equatorial Guinea top Group A after stunning 4-0 victory Nigeria through in second after 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau Africa Cup of Nations hosts...
THE GUARDIAN Jan 22

Ivory Coast star breaks down in tears on bench after humiliating 4-0 AFCON defeat

A 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Equatorial Guinea proved to be too much for one Ivory Coast player, who was seen crying on the bench after...
DAILY STAR Jan 22

Ivory Coast Humiliated At Home As Equatorial Guinea Run Riot

January 22, (THEWILL) – The Ivory Coast national football team face an anxious wait to see if they will progress from the group stages of the 2023...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Jan 22

Equatorial Guinea thrash Ivory Coast to win Group A

Equatorial Guinea have qualified to the round of 16 after beating hosts Ivory Coast 4-0 in a Group A encounter played at the Alassane Ouattara...
SOKA25EAST.COM Jan 22

Equatorial Guinea beat hosts Ivory Coast in Cup of Nations shock

Equatorial Guinea produced the biggest upset in Africa Cup of Nations history with a 4-0 thumping of hosts Ivory Coast on Monday that put the small...
TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA Jan 22

Super Eagles Beat Guinea-Bissau To Qualify For Second Round

…Equatorial Guinea Stun Ivory Coast The Super Eagles of Nigeria earned a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau to qualify for the second round of the 2023...
THE WHISTLER NIGERIA Jan 22

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Bag Marginal Win Against Guinea-Bissau, Round Of 16 Spot

The Super Eagles have qualified for the round of 16 at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations after edging Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their final Group A...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 22

Ivory Coast's Afcon hopes hanging by thread after being thrashed by Equatorial Guinea

Hosts suffer humiliating defeat and face exiting their own tournament
THE IRISH TIMES Jan 22
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