Afcon 2019 news

Here are some news updates from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):

Group Stage

• The tournament kicked off on June 22, 2019, with 24 teams competing in six groups of four teams each.
• The group stage saw some exciting matches, including a 2-0 win for hosts Egypt over Zimbabwe, a 1-0 win for Nigeria over Burundi, and a 1-1 draw between South Africa and Morocco.
• The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, qualified for the knockout stage.

Knockout Stage

• The knockout stage began on July 5, 2019, with the round of 16 matches.
• Some notable matches included a 1-0 win for Algeria over Guinea, a 2-1 win for Ivory Coast over Mali, and a 1-0 win for Tunisia over Madagascar.
• The quarterfinals saw some thrilling matches, including a 1-1 draw between Nigeria and South Africa, which Nigeria won 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
• The semifinals saw Algeria defeat Nigeria 2-1, while Senegal defeated Tunisia 1-0.

Final

• The final match was played on July 19, 2019, at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt.
• Algeria won the tournament by defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final, with a goal from Baghdad Bounedjah in the 2nd minute of the match.
• This was Algeria's second AFCON title, with their first title coming in 1990.

Awards

• The tournament's best player award was given to Riyad Mahrez of Algeria.
• The top scorer award was given to Odion Ighalo of Nigeria, who scored 6 goals in the tournament.
• The best goalkeeper award was given to Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria.

Controversies

• The tournament was marred by controversy, including allegations of match-fixing and corruption.
• There were also concerns about the condition of the stadiums and the organization of the tournament.

Impact

• The 2019 AFCON was the most-watched AFCON tournament in history, with over 100 million viewers worldwide.
• The tournament also generated significant revenue for the Egyptian government, with estimates suggesting that it generated over $100 million in revenue.

I hope this summary provides you with an overview of the 2019 AFCON news!