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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 after defeating Senegal 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final match on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the Suez Stadium in Egypt.
- Senegal's Sadio Mané misses penalty: Senegal's star player Sadio Mané missed a crucial penalty in the shootout, allowing Egypt to win the title.
- Egypt's Mohamed Salah scores in final: Egypt's Mohamed Salah scored in the final match, but it was not enough to secure a win in regular time. The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, leading to the penalty shootout.
Group Stage Results
- Group A: Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, and Ethiopia
- Group B: Senegal, Guinea, Malawi, and Zimbabwe
- Group C: Morocco, Ghana, Comoros, and Gabon
- Group D: Egypt, Nigeria, Sudan, and Guinea-Bissau
- Group E: Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Algeria, and Equatorial Guinea
- Group F: Tunisia, Mali, Gambia, and Mauritania
Knockout Stage Results
- Round of 16: Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout, while Senegal defeated Cape Verde 2-0.
- Quarterfinals: Cameroon defeated Ghana 2-0, while Morocco defeated Mali 2-1.
- Semifinals: Egypt defeated Cameroon 2-1, while Senegal defeated Morocco 3-1.
AFCON 2023
- Host country: The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Ivory Coast from June 23 to July 23, 2023.
- Qualification: The qualification process for AFCON 2023 is ongoing, with 24 teams set to qualify for the tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates and news from the Africa Cup of Nations!