2023-AFRICA-CUP-OF-NATIONS

Mohamed Salah of Egypt

Magic moments from the first week of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations is a tournament well-known for its unpredictability - but the first round of matches at the 2023 AFCON has taken it to a whole other level.

Peter Shalulile

Namibia striker Peter Shalulile working on finishing ahead of Bafana test

Namibia striker Peter Shalulile has goals on his mind as he prepares to face South Africa on Match Day two of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sebastian Haller of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund at WWK-Arena on December 16, 2023 in Augsburg, Germany.

Jean-Louis Gasset ready to unleash Cote d Ivoire poster boy Sebastien Haller

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller’s face is plastered on just about every billboard here in Cote d’Ivoire, but the locals – and indeed the rest of those who’ve made their way to the AFCON – are yet to see him in action.

Aissa Laïdouni of Tunisia battles with Bethuel Muzeu of Namibia during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Tunisia and Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadiu

The Power of the bible as Bethuel Muzeu relives Namibia's historic moment

The man who made it possible for Namibian international and Orlando Pirates utility player Deon Hotto to score the historic winner against Tunisia on Tuesday, the Brave Warriors’ young attacker Bethuel Muzeu has shared the power of carrying his bible.

Siyanda Xulu, SA captain during the South Africa men's national soccer team training session and press conference at Moses Mabhida Stadium on November 17, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Siyanda Xulu still confident Bafana Bafana will make the AFCON Knockout stage

With Bafana Bafana aiming to redeem themselves after the disappointment of losing the opening game against Mali, centre-back Siyanda Xulu is still confident about the chances of progressing to the second round.

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen says nothing can beat winning AFCON

Victor Osimhen says winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations would top his career achievements.