African cup of nations news
Here are some recent news updates from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON):
Latest News
- Egypt wins AFCON 2021: Egypt won the 2021 African Cup of Nations title by defeating Senegal 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0 after extra time. This is Egypt's seventh AFCON title. (Source: BBC Sport)
- 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. (Source: ESPN)
- AFCON 2023 to be hosted by Ivory Coast: The Ivory Coast has been chosen to host the 2023 African Cup of Nations, with the tournament set to take place from June 23 to July 23, 2023. (Source: CAF)
Recent Results
- Egypt 0-0 Senegal (4-2 pens): Egypt won the 2021 AFCON final against Senegal in a penalty shootout. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Senegal 0-0 Burkina Faso: Senegal advanced to the AFCON final with a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso, winning 3-2 in a penalty shootout. (Source: ESPN)
- Egypt 2-1 Cameroon: Egypt defeated Cameroon 2-1 in the AFCON semifinals to reach the final. (Source: BBC Sport)
Team News
- Nigeria's Super Eagles out of AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles were eliminated from the AFCON after losing 2-1 to Tunisia in the round of 16. (Source: ESPN)
- Algeria's Fennecs out of AFCON: Algeria's Fennecs were eliminated from the AFCON after losing 3-2 to Ivory Coast in the round of 16. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Ghana's Black Stars out of AFCON: Ghana's Black Stars were eliminated from the AFCON after losing 2-0 to Comoros in the round of 16. (Source: ESPN)
Player News
- Sadio Mané named AFCON Best Player: Senegal's Sadio Mané was named the Best Player of the 2021 AFCON tournament. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Mohamed Salah named AFCON top scorer: Egypt's Mohamed Salah was named the top scorer of the 2021 AFCON tournament with 3 goals. (Source: ESPN)
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of AFCON: Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was ruled out of the AFCON due to a heart condition. (Source: BBC Sport)