African cup of nations 2019 news

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

Tournament Overview

• The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations was the 32nd edition of the tournament, held from June 21 to July 19, 2019, in Egypt.
• A total of 24 teams participated in the tournament, with the winner qualifying for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group Stage

• The group stage saw some exciting matches, with several teams making impressive starts to the tournament.
• 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 saw some thrilling matches, with several upsets and dramatic finishes.
• The quarterfinals saw the elimination of several top seeds, including Nigeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
• The semifinals saw Algeria and Senegal advance to the final, with Algeria winning 1-0 to reach the final.

Final

• The final match between Algeria and Senegal was played on July 19, 2019, at the Cairo International Stadium.
• Algeria won the tournament by defeating Senegal 1-0, with a goal from Baghdad Bounedjah in the 2nd minute of the match.

Awards

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

Controversies

• The tournament was marred by several controversies, including the use of video assistant referees (VARs) and the decision to award a penalty to Algeria in the final.
• There were also concerns about the condition of the pitches and the scheduling of the matches.

Impact

• The tournament was a major success, with an average attendance of over 40,000 fans per match.
• The tournament also generated significant revenue for the Egyptian government, with estimates suggesting that it generated over $100 million in revenue.