Caf afcon 2019 news

Here are some news updates on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Egypt:

Group Stage

• The tournament kicked off on June 21, 2019, with 24 teams competing in six groups of four teams each.
• The group stage saw some exciting matches, including a 2-0 win for hosts Egypt over Zimbabwe, and a 1-0 victory for Nigeria over Burundi.
• 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 began on July 5, 2019, with the round of 16 matches.
• Some notable matches included a 1-1 draw between Egypt and South Africa, which Egypt won 5-4 in a penalty shootout, and a 1-0 win for Algeria over Guinea.
• The quarterfinals saw some thrilling matches, including a 1-1 draw between Nigeria and South Africa, which Nigeria won 2-1 in a penalty shootout, and a 3-0 win for Algeria over Mali.

Semifinals

• The semifinals took place on July 14, 2019, with Algeria facing Nigeria and Tunisia facing Senegal.
• Algeria won 2-1 against Nigeria, while Tunisia lost 1-0 to Senegal.

Final

• The final match took place on July 19, 2019, with Algeria facing Senegal.
• Algeria won the tournament by defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final, with a goal from Baghdad Bounedjah in the 2nd minute of the match.

Awards

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

Controversies

• The tournament was marred by controversy, including allegations of match-fixing and corruption.
• There were also concerns about the condition of the stadiums and the treatment of players.

Conclusion

• The 2019 AFCON was a successful tournament, with Algeria winning their first title since 1990.
• The tournament saw some exciting matches and individual performances, but was also marred by controversy and concerns about the condition of the stadiums.