Afcon sport news

Here are some recent and upcoming AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) sport news:

Recent News

  1. Egypt wins AFCON 2019: Egypt won the 2019 AFCON title by defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final on July 19, 2019.
  2. AFCON 2021 postponed: The 2021 AFCON was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Qualification process: The qualification process for the 2023 AFCON has begun, with 24 teams competing for a spot in the tournament.

Upcoming News

  1. AFCON 2023: The 2023 AFCON is scheduled to take place from June 23 to July 23, 2023, in Côte d'Ivoire.
  2. Qualification matches: Several qualification matches are scheduled to take place in the coming months, with teams vying for a spot in the 2023 AFCON.
  3. Team preparations: Many teams are preparing for the tournament, with some already announcing their squad lists and training camps.

Notable Teams

  1. Egypt: Defending champions and one of the most successful teams in AFCON history.
  2. Senegal: Runners-up in 2019 and a strong contender for the title in 2023.
  3. Nigeria: A perennial contender and one of the most successful teams in AFCON history.
  4. Algeria: The 2019 AFCON runners-up and a strong contender for the title in 2023.

Key Players

  1. Mohamed Salah (Egypt): A key player for Egypt and one of the most skilled players in the tournament.
  2. Sadio Mané (Senegal): A key player for Senegal and one of the most skilled players in the tournament.
  3. Alex Iwobi (Nigeria): A key player for Nigeria and a skilled midfielder.
  4. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria): A key player for Algeria and a skilled winger.

Stay tuned for more updates on AFCON sport news!