A bus taking journalists back to Abidjan after an Africa Cup of Nations game crashed in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving several people injured. The accident occurred around 2 a.m. On Wednesday, from Yamoussoukro to Abidjan, Ivory Coast's largest city and commercial centre, where most media are staying to cover the soccer tournament. The...

Сразу несколько топ-сборных с треском провалились, а парочка андердогов внезапно удивила. Закончился групповой этап Кубка Африки. Это было если не легендарно, то очень ярко. Уже определились пары по 1/8 финала, но мы подводим итоги только что завершившейся стадии. Поверьте, есть чему удивиться. Группа А — страну-хозяйку положили на лопатки В Кот-д'...

 It was a much-anticipated contest, and it lived up to all its promises. But in the end, it was Senegal who won the Lions' clash against Cameroon. A 3-1 victory at the end of a perfectly controlled match, even if Aliou Cissé's players had a few scares after Cameroon reduced the score to 2 goals to 1. However, the man everyone is waiting for in...

Сборная Алжира сыграла вничью с Буркина-Фасо в матче 2-го тура группового турнира Кубка африканских наций — 2:2. У алжирцев Багдад Бунеджа оформил дубль. У буркинийцев отличились форвард «Ахмата» Мохамед Конате и Бертран Траоре (с пенальти).Буркина-Фасо с 4 очками лидирует в группе D. Алжир набрал 2 очка и занимает 2-е место в таблице. https://m.sp...

Турнир по мини-футболу AFROGOAL, организованный африканскими диаспорами Москвы совместно с «Африканской инициативой», прошел в спорткомплексе «Динамо». Матч открыл легенда российского и африканского футбола, выдающийся тренер Валерий Кузьмич Непомнящий. Многие как в России, так и в Африке помнят сборную Камеруна на чемпионате мира 1990 года, её ярк...

 Africa's player of the year Vctor Osimhen will lead Nigeria's array of attacking talent for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after coach Jose Peseiro named a 25-man squad for the tournament in Ivory Coast. The 25-year-old Osimhen became the first Nigerian man to win the continent's top individual prize since 1999, and he also finished eighth in...

 Athletic Bilbao's in-form striker, Inaki Williams, is preparing to take part in the AFCON with his national team, Ghana. Williams, who has 8 goals and 3 assists to his name with the Basque club, is aware that his absence will be felt, but he has every confidence in his team-mates to stay on course. "It may be difficult for the team to count o...

 AFCON 2023 is just a few days away. A competition that brings together the best African nations in Côte d'Ivoire. For this 34th edition, Burkina Faso could pull out all the stops. Having finished fourth at the last edition, the Etalons have a strong case for claiming the title in Côte d'Ivoire. What if the AFCON 2023 was for Burkina Faso? In ...

 In their quest for a 6th AFCON 2023 title, Cameroon, with Rigobert Song as coach and Samuel Eto'o at the helm of FECAFOOT, are dreaming of triumphing on the roof of Africa. Sport News Africa gives you its predictions for the Indomitable Lions' future triumph in Côte d'Ivoire on the evening of February 11, 2024. Because Song will apply the the...

 With just a few weeks to go before the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (January 13 - February 11, 2024) kicks off, several players are currently injured, putting their participation in Côte d'Ivoire in doubt. Will they be ready in time? Many doubts in the Lions' ranks Senegal are preparing to put their title on the line once again, ...

Вингер московского «Спартака» Тео Бонгондавключён тренерским штабом сборной ДР Конго в расширенный список кандидатов, которые могут принять участие в грядущем Кубке Африки. Об этом информирует официальный аккаунт конголезской национальной команды в соцсети Х (ранее Twitter). Кубок Африки пройдёт с 13 января по 11 февраля 2024 года. Местом проведени...

Неприятные новости поступают из лагеря действующего чемпиона Африки - сборной Сенегала. Местные СМИ сообщают, что главный тренер «Львов Теранги» Алиу Сиссе и весь его тренерский штаб уже на протяжении полугода работают бесплатно. Согласно контракту, специалист должен получать 30 тысяч евро в месяц, о размере заработков его помощников доподлинно неи...

 With just a few weeks to go before the start of the AFCON in Côte d'Ivoire (January 13-February 11), Cameroon coach Rigobert Song faces a crucial mission: to win the continental title and secure a contract extension. However, the challenges are not confined to the pitch, with political pressures, criticism of his team management and relations...

 In their quest for a 6th AFCON 2023 title, Cameroon, with Rigobert Song as coach and Samuel Eto'o at the helm of FECAFOOT, are dreaming of triumphing on the roof of Africa. Sport News Africa gives you its predictions for the Indomitable Lions' future triumph in Côte d'Ivoire on the evening of February 11, 2024. Because Song will apply the the...

 In its report on the distribution of funds allocated to its various member associations through the Forward program, FIFA announces that it has reinvested $2.8 billion in the development of world soccer. This represents a seven-fold increase compared to six years ago. 1,600 projects, almost a third of which concern soccer infrastructure, 208 ...

Вчера в Москве состоялся Молодёжный Российско-Африканский футбольный турнир. Организатором этого спортивного праздника стал Российско-Африканский клуб МГУ имени М.В. Ломоносова. Мероприятие проходило на футбольном поле мультиспортивного комплекса «Кампус «Капитолий»». В турнире приняли участие команды РУДН, ВШЭ, МИСИС и Московского П...

 Roma midfielder Houssem Aouar appeared at the Europa League pre-match press conference with his coach José Mourinho. AS Roma host Sheriff Tiraspol on Matchday 6 of the Europa League. "I'm ready for tomorrow. I hope to play because I haven't played much in the last few games. I know I have to do better to help the team and I hope I can. We alw...

 The goalkeeper and assistant coach of an Algerian L1 football team died on Wednesday evening in a bus accident in Tiaret (north-west), and ten other members of the team were injured, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced. "Goalkeeper Zakaria Bouziani and assistant coach Khaled Meftah of the Mouloudia d'El Bayadh team died and ten m...

 With little fanfare, Guinea Bissau is set to contest the 4th consecutive Africa Cup of Nations in its history. Since their first appearance in 2017, the Djurtus have made a habit of not missing out on African soccer's big event. Ahead of AFCON 2023, here's a reminder of what you need to know about the team. Guinea Bissau will be taking part i...

 With little fanfare, Guinea Bissau is set to contest the 4th consecutive Africa Cup of Nations in its history. Since their first appearance in 2017, the Djurtus have made a habit of not missing out on African soccer's big event. Ahead of AFCON 2023, here's a reminder of what you need to know about the team. Guinea Bissau will be taking part i...