Angola: MPLA Parliamentary Group Praises the Team’s Performance

[ad_1] Luanda — The MPLA Parliamentary Group congratulated the National Team for its performance in the African Football Championship (CAN'2023), which takes place in Côte d'Ivoire, considering the campaign honorable. In a communication to which ANGOP had access, on Saturday, the MPLA Parliamentary Group expressed its enormous pride in the Palancas Negras, for yet another historic feat, with reaching the quarter-finals, positioning themselves among the eight best in Africa. On behalf of the Deputies of the MPLA Parliamentary Group and […]

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UK warns of risk of famine in Ethiopia

[ad_1] James Landale travels with the UK Africa minister to northern Ethiopia, where the situation is deteriorating. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa Live: Internet cut amid Senegal protests over poll delay

[ad_1] Africa Live: Internet cut amid Senegal protests over poll delay - BBC News BreakingBreaking newsClose breaking news SummaryProtesters are tear-gassed outside parliament in DakarSenegalese MPs debate postponed election dateSA’s Tyla beats Nigerian stars to win first GrammyNigeria has Africa's lowest cost of living - presidencyAbducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed but driver killedRenowned Kenyan actor 'Charlie' dies aged 38New gas leak feared days after deadly Kenyan blastMan arrested for disrupting VIP […]

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Namibia gets interim president after Geingob’s death

[ad_1] Nangolo Mbumba has been sworn in as Namibia’s interim president after Hage Geingob died in office. Mbumba took over on Sunday hours after Geingob’s death was announced. “It is poignant and reassuring to note that today, even in this time of heavy loss, our nation remains calm and stable,” Mbumba said during his swearing in. “This is owing to the visionary leadership … of president Geingob who was the […]

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Africa: Afcon2023 – South Africa’s Coach Speaks On Semi-Final Clash With Nigeria

[ad_1] He also noted that not many people in South Africa believed in the team. Hugo Bruce, South Africa's coach, says he will approach the semi-final match against Nigeria differently from Bafana Bafana's style in their quarter-final game against Cape Verde on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero as South Africa beat Cape Verde 5-3 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. […]

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South Africa: How Bafana Bafana Learnt the Art of Shutting Out Noisy Naysayers in Quest for Afcon Glory

[ad_1] Bafana Bafana are into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. This should silence their critics. When Bafana Bafana lost their first match of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2-0 to Mali, the team's detractors and naysayers brought out their loud-hailers and were ready to write them off. "Typical Bafana Bafana" was the sentiment on social media. "The pilot must keep the aeroplane idling at the airport. The boys will be home soon," some said. Failure to […]

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Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Odegbami Predicts Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire Final

[ad_1] Before the 34th edition in Cote d'Ivoire, the one named 'The Mathematical' had told everyone who cared to listen that Nigeria would win AFCON 2023. Olusegun Odegbami won the Africa Cup of Nations Cup gold and two bronze medals in seven years of energetic and diligent service to Nigeria in international football at the senior level. They called the team the Green Eagles. He was the star of the 12th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by […]

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Nigeria/South Africa: Afcon 2023 – Eagles Move to Bouake On Tuesday Ahead of Bafana Clash

[ad_1] Interestingly, when Cote d'Ivoire hosted their only previous Africa Cup of Nations finals in 1984, Nigeria played their semi-final match against Egypt in Bouake. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will move to Bouake on Tuesday to continue their campaign at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria national team, which has remained in Abidjan since their opening game, will leave Cote d'Ivoire's commercial capital to face South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the semi-final. According to a statement […]

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Simon Reveals ‘Special Demand’ in African Football

[ad_1] Moses has shone in Cote d'Ivoire and has two Man-of-the-Match awards Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has highlighted the stark contrast between club football and representing his nation, particularly in a high-pressure tournament like the Africa Cup of Nations. Simon, with two Man-of-the-Match awards, shared his insights with reporters in Abidjan. "There's a big difference," the 28-year-old asserted. "Club football is more about tactics, but African football is about physicality, strength, and just going out there to fight and […]

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