Breaking news in afcon 2019

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

Latest Updates:

  1. Senegal wins AFCON 2019: Senegal has won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating Algeria 4-1 in the final on July 19, 2019, at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt.
  2. Algeria's dramatic comeback: Algeria staged a stunning comeback in the second half to level the score 1-1 against Senegal in the AFCON 2019 final, forcing the match into extra time.
  3. Sadio Mané scores winner: Senegal's Sadio Mané scored the winning goal in the 85th minute of the AFCON 2019 final, securing a 4-1 victory over Algeria and the tournament title.
  4. Egypt's disappointing exit: Egypt, the host nation, was eliminated from the AFCON 2019 tournament after losing 1-0 to South Africa in the round of 16.
  5. Nigeria's Super Eagles exit: Nigeria's Super Eagles were eliminated from the AFCON 2019 tournament after losing 2-1 to Tunisia in the round of 16.

Other News:

  1. AFCON 2019 attendance record: The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has set a new attendance record, with over 1.3 million fans attending the tournament's 52 matches.
  2. VAR controversy: The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has been a topic of controversy during the AFCON 2019 tournament, with several decisions sparking debate and criticism.
  3. Injuries and suspensions: Several key players have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries, while others have been suspended for disciplinary reasons.
  4. Tournament format changes: The AFCON 2019 tournament has seen changes to its format, with the introduction of a third-place playoff match and a new system for determining the group winners.

Stay tuned for more updates from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations!