Month: January 2024

Introduction Tunisia and Mali, are considered contenders to dominate Group E, but they find themselves at contrasting positions after the first matches. Mali secured a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa, placing them top of the group.  Meanwhile, Tunisia suffered a setback with a disappointing defeat to Namibia. This put them in a difficult situation […]

Introduction The upcoming Group D clash at Stade de la Paix may not be a high-scoring affair, given the historical goal-scoring struggles of Mauritania and Angola at the AFCON. Their previous head-to-head clash in 2019 ended in a goalless draw with only one shot on target from Angola.  After their hard-fought draw with Algeria, Angola […]

Introduction This weekend, Algeria is poised to break free from a four-game winless streak in the AFCON as they face Burkina Faso at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake. Following their triumphant 2019 final against Senegal, the two-time champions have struggled, with two draws and two losses in their subsequent four games.  The Fennec Foxes […]

Introduction The second matchday 2 fixture in group C will feature Guinea and The Gambia as both teams seek their first win in the tournament. Guinea and Gambia are set for their second encounter at the CAF AFCONS, having previously met in the last 16 of the 2022 edition.  In that clash, Gambia secured a […]

Introduction Group C action intensified at Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Friday when Senegal and Cameroon faced off. Both teams have lifted the AFCON title in two of the last three editions. The clash promises high-stakes drama and a display of football artistry as the reigning champions vie for supremacy in the Group.  Since the […]

Introduction Group B’s dark horses are gearing up for a faceoff at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, drawing inspiration from their outstanding results in their opening fixtures. Cape Verde recorded a surprising victory against Ghana, while Mozambique held Egypt to a 2-2 draw.  Mozambique has not tasted victory in their last 13 AFCON games. Can they do […]

Introduction Among the clash of the Titans in the second round will be the game between Egypt and Ghana. Everything is at stake for both teams as neither side were able to secure victory in their first game.  Mohammed Salah’s penalty safes Egypt’s flaws as they can only resolve for a 2-2 draw with Mozambique. […]

Introduction The host, Ivory Coast, will meet Nigeria for their second game in group A in what already looks like the game of the round. This will be the 7th encounter between both sides in the tournament after their last meeting in 2013. A victory for Ivory Coast ensures their advancement to the next round, […]

Introduction Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau will kickstart the second round of fixtures in the ongoing AFCON on Thursday. The first match for Equatorial Guinea ended in a stalemate, holding Nigeria to a hard-fought 1-1 draw.  Meanwhile, Guinea lost 2-0 to the hosting nation, Ivory Coast, in their first game. Equatorial will target a victory in […]

Introduction DR Congo, two times AFCON champion, will face off with Zambia, the 2012 champion, in Laurent Pokou Stadium in San-Pédro for their first Group F game. Both teams have met twice at the AFCON, with the first clash coming in a final 50 years ago. Congo, known as Zaire, won the match, clinching their […]