AFCON

Nigeria's hopes for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal against South Africa are clouded by uncertainty as star striker Victor Osimhen's availability hangs in the balance. The team traveled to Bouake in the Ivory Coast without Osimhen, who is sidelined due to an abdominal issue, casting doubt on his participation in the crucial match. The absence of Osimhen, a key figure in Nigeria's attacking lineup, comes as a significant setback for the team. With his energetic movement and high pressing style, Osimhen

Egypt Parts Ways with Coach Rui Vitoria After AFCON Disappointment Egypt's football association announced the dismissal of coach Rui Vitoria following the national team's disappointing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Egypt, seven-time African champions, suffered a round-of-16 exit after a penalty shootout loss to Congo DR on January 28, following a 1-1 draw. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) expressed gratitude to Rui Vitoria and his backroom staff, acknowledging their contributions. The decision to part ways was made after a meeting to evaluate

The 34-year-old Lakmal, a former Test captain, has played 68 Tests, 86 ODIs and 11 T20s. Senior Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal will retire from all forms of international cricket after the tour of India which begins later this month. The 34-year-old Lakmal, a former Test captain, has played 68 Tests, 86 ODIs and 11 T20s. “Former Sri Lanka Test Captain Suranga Lakmal has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from all forms of International Cricket following the completion of the

Senegal are through to a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final after breaking Burkina Faso hearts in their last-four tie in Yaounde on Wednesday. Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane scoring second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory. Africa's top-ranked national team, Senegal will find out their opponents in Sunday's final on Thursday, when hosts Cameroon take on Egypt in the second semi. "We dedicate this win to our people," said Senegal coach Aliou Cisse. "We are really satisfied this

The World Leagues Forum (WLF) has written to global soccer governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to say they will not release players for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) until Jan. 3. FIFA regulations state clubs must release players for AFCON by Dec. 27, which is 13 days before the tournament starts. The WLF said that date was "unreasonable and disproportionate" for many clubs and players in action this month. The WLF, which represents more than 40 professional

Holders Algeria have drawn former winners Ivory Coast in the group stage of the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year. At a star-studded ceremony in Yaounde on Tuesday, Algeria were drawn in Group E where they will also face Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea. The tournament, which features 24 teams and runs from 9 January to 6 February, will see the winners and runners-up in each of the six groups, plus the best four third-placed teams, reach the knockout