Goal breaking news afcon2019
Here are some breaking news updates on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):
Latest Updates:
- Egypt wins AFCON 2019: Egypt has won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final match on July 19, 2019.
- Sadio Mané misses penalty: Sadio Mané, the Senegalese star, missed a crucial penalty in the semifinal match against Algeria, which ended 1-0 in favor of Algeria.
- Algeria reaches final: Algeria has reached the final of AFCON 2019 after defeating Senegal 1-0 in the semifinal match on July 14, 2019.
- Egypt defeats Ivory Coast: Egypt has defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 in the quarterfinal match on July 11, 2019, to advance to the semifinals.
- Nigeria eliminated: Nigeria has been eliminated from the tournament after losing 2-1 to Algeria in the round of 16 match on July 8, 2019.
Other News:
- AFCON 2019: The tournament has been expanded to 24 teams: The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been expanded to 24 teams, up from the traditional 16 teams.
- New format introduced: The tournament has introduced a new format, with the top four teams in each group advancing to the knockout stage.
- VAR technology used: The tournament has used Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology for the first time in an AFCON tournament.
- Tournament held in Egypt: The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been held in Egypt, with matches played in six different cities across the country.
Notable Performances:
- Sadio Mané: The Senegalese star has been one of the standout players of the tournament, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
- Mohamed Salah: The Egyptian star has also been impressive, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
- Riyad Mahrez: The Algerian star has been instrumental in his team's success, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
Upcoming Matches:
- AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: The qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations are set to begin in November 2019.
- CAF Champions League: The CAF Champions League is set to resume in September 2019, with the final match scheduled for November 2019.
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations!