Tag: AFCON
A Historic First: Three East African Nations Team Up for AFCON 2027
The world of soccer is no stranger to surprises, but the recent announcement from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has left many in delightful…
A Deep Dive into Africa’s Biggest Soccer Event:The Hidden Impact of AFCON 2023
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) -Africa’s Biggest Soccer Event is more than just a soccer tournament. It’s a vibrant tapestry of African culture, a…
The First Female To Ref An AFCON Game Is From This African Country
Rwandan Salima Mukansanga became the first female referee of an AFCON game. She officiated the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe in the ongoing…
How Cameroon Businesses Are Winning From The AFCON 2022 Games
Many economies in the world were devastated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic including Cameroon the 33rd AFCON edition host. However, there is a…
Postponement Of The 2021 African Cup Of Nations And What This Means For 2022
African cup of Nations was moved to 2022 due to COVID-19. (Photo credit: Daily Maverick) With political issues resolving in Cameroon, the 2021 African Cup…
Was CAF Right In Postponing AFCON 2021?
COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every sector and soccer was not an exception. While European leagues have resumed, most African leagues are yet to figure out…
10 Best African National Football Teams In The Last Decade
It is 2020 and no African country has lifted the World Cup yet. However, the last decade saw the rise of a number of African…
Algeria Wins 2019 African Cup Of Nations. Here Is How Fans Reacted
Algeria is the 2019 Afcon winner after their 1-0 victory over Senegal in the finals. Baghdad Bounedjah scored the solitary goal through a deflection. The…
African Cup Of Nations Draw And Ticket
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a biennial competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). However, this year’s African Cup of Nations…