Afcon news 2019

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

Tournament Overview

• The 2019 AFCON 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 Egypt as the host nation.
• The tournament was won by Algeria, who defeated Senegal 1-0 in the final on July 19, 2019.

Group Stage

• The group stage saw some exciting matches, with several teams making impressive starts to the tournament.
• Nigeria, led by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, topped Group B with 7 points, while Tunisia and Mali also made it to the knockout stage.
• In Group D, Morocco and Ivory Coast both advanced to the next round, while South Africa and Namibia were eliminated.

Knockout Stage

• The knockout stage saw some thrilling matches, with several upsets and dramatic finishes.
• In the quarterfinals, Algeria defeated Ivory Coast 4-3 in a penalty shootout, while Nigeria was eliminated by Tunisia 1-0.
• Senegal defeated Benin 1-0 in the quarterfinals, while Morocco was eliminated by Egypt 1-0.

Semifinals

• In the semifinals, Algeria defeated Nigeria 2-1, while Senegal defeated Tunisia 1-0.

Final

• The final match between Algeria and Senegal was a closely contested affair, with Algeria winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from Baghdad Bounedjah in the 2nd minute of the match.

Awards

• The tournament's best player award was given to Algeria's Riyad Mahrez, who scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists throughout the tournament.
• The tournament's top scorer award was given to Nigeria's Odion Ighalo, who scored 3 goals.
• The tournament's best goalkeeper award was given to Algeria's Rais M'Bolhi.

Controversies

• The tournament was marred by several controversies, 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 a significant event for African football, with many teams and players showcasing their skills on the biggest stage.
• The tournament also had a significant impact on the continent, with many fans and supporters attending the matches and celebrating the success of their teams.

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