Afcon latest news
Here are the latest news and updates from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):
Latest News
- Egypt wins AFCON 2021: Egypt has won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, defeating Senegal 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0 after extra time.
- Sadio Mané misses penalty: Senegal's star player Sadio Mané missed a crucial penalty in the shootout, allowing Egypt to win the title.
- Mohamed Salah scores in final: Egypt's Mohamed Salah scored in the final, but it was not enough to win the match in regular time.
- AFCON 2023 to be hosted by Ivory Coast: The Ivory Coast has been announced as the host of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- CAF announces new format for AFCON: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a new format for the AFCON, which will feature 24 teams instead of the current 24.
Teams and Squads
- Egypt squad: Egypt has announced its squad for the AFCON 2021, with Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Elneny, and Ahmed Elmohamady among the players selected.
- Senegal squad: Senegal has also announced its squad for the AFCON 2021, with Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gueye among the players selected.
- Other teams: Other teams that have announced their squads for the AFCON 2021 include Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and Algeria.
Fixtures and Results
- AFCON 2021 fixtures: The fixtures for the AFCON 2021 have been announced, with the tournament set to kick off on January 9, 2022.
- AFCON 2021 results: The results of the AFCON 2021 matches can be found here.
Injuries and Suspensions
- Injuries: Several players have been ruled out of the AFCON 2021 due to injuries, including Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze and Cameroon's Karl Toko Ekambi.
- Suspensions: Some players have been suspended for the AFCON 2021 due to disciplinary issues, including Egypt's Mohamed Elneny.
Other News
- AFCON 2021 to be played in Cameroon: The AFCON 2021 was originally scheduled to be played in Cameroon, but it was moved to Egypt due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
- CAF announces new sponsorship deal: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a new sponsorship deal with a global sports brand, which will see the brand become the official sponsor of the AFCON.