Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari has reflected on the significance of scoring in a victory that sent the Atlas Lions into their first Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in 20 years, following a 2–0 win over Cameroon.
When Mali enters the West African battle against their neighbours, Senegal, in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal at the Ibn Batouta stadium in Tangier later today, a South African, Riedoh Berdien, will play a prominent role.
Raja Athletic Club assistant coach Darian Wilken believes Morocco’s world-class infrastructure has been a major factor behind the elite standard on display at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Cameroon midfielder Junior Onana admits few are giving the Indomitable Lions a chance against hosts Morocco ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash in Rabat on Friday night.
The South African Premier Soccer League’s (PSL’s) last man standing at this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament and Nigerian number one goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali celebrated his first clean sheet last night.
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has moved swiftly to douse any potential tension between his star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting the brief on-field spat will not be allowed to disrupt the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.