Latest news on afcon
Here are the latest news and updates on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):
Latest News
- Egypt wins AFCON 2021: Egypt won the 2021 Africa 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.
- Sadio Mané misses penalty: Senegal's star player Sadio Mané missed a crucial penalty in the shootout, which ultimately led to Egypt's victory.
- AFCON 2023 to be held in Ivory Coast: The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in the Ivory Coast from June 23 to July 23, 2023.
Group Stage Results
- Group A: Egypt, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria
- Group B: Morocco, Ghana, Comoros, and Cape Verde
- Group C: Senegal, Guinea, Malawi, and Zimbabwe
- Group D: Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, and Ethiopia
- Group E: Algeria, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, and Zimbabwe
- Group F: Tunisia, Mali, Gambia, and Mauritania
Knockout Stage Fixtures
- Quarterfinals: Egypt vs. Morocco, Senegal vs. Burkina Faso, Cameroon vs. Gambia, and Tunisia vs. Mali
- Semifinals: Winners of Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winners of Quarterfinal 3, Winners of Quarterfinal 2 vs. Winners of Quarterfinal 4
- Third Place Match: Losers of Semifinal 1 vs. Losers of Semifinal 2
- Final: Winners of Semifinal 1 vs. Winners of Semifinal 2
Injuries and Suspensions
- Sadio Mané: Senegal's star player Sadio Mané was injured in the quarterfinal match against Equatorial Guinea and missed the semifinal match against Burkina Faso.
- Mohamed Salah: Egypt's star player Mohamed Salah was suspended for one match after receiving a yellow card in the group stage match against Ivory Coast.
Other News
- AFCON 2021 attendance: The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations had an average attendance of 20,000 fans per match, with the highest attendance recorded at the final match between Egypt and Senegal, which had an attendance of 35,000 fans.
- AFCON 2021 prize money: The winners of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations received a prize money of $5 million, while the runners-up received $3 million.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.