2019 african cup of nation news

Here are some news stories related to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations:

Tournament Overview

• The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations was the 32nd edition of the tournament, held in Egypt from June 21 to July 19, 2019.
• A total of 24 teams participated in the tournament, with the winner qualifying for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group Stage

• The group stage saw some exciting matches, with Algeria, Senegal, and Tunisia emerging as the top teams in their respective groups.
• Nigeria, the defending champions, were eliminated in the group stage after losing to Madagascar and drawing with Guinea.

Knockout Stage

• In the round of 16, Algeria defeated Guinea 3-0, while Senegal defeated Uganda 1-0.
• In the quarterfinals, Algeria defeated Côte d'Ivoire 4-1, while Senegal defeated Benin 1-0.
• In the semifinals, Algeria defeated Nigeria 2-1, while Senegal defeated Tunisia 1-0.

Final

• The final match was played between Algeria and Senegal on July 19, 2019, at the Cairo International Stadium.
• Algeria won the tournament by defeating Senegal 1-0, with a goal from Baghdad Bounedjah in the 2nd minute of the match.

Awards

• The tournament's best player was awarded to Riyad Mahrez of Algeria.
• The tournament's top scorer was awarded to Odion Ighalo of Nigeria, who scored 3 goals in the tournament.
• The tournament's best goalkeeper was awarded to Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria.

Controversies

• The tournament was marred by controversy, with several incidents of violence and fan unrest reported during the matches.
• There were also concerns about the condition of the stadiums and the organization of the tournament.

Impact

• The tournament was a major success, with an average attendance of over 40,000 fans per match.
• The tournament also generated significant revenue for the Egyptian economy, with estimates suggesting that it generated over $100 million in revenue.