Equatorial Guinea upsets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win
Equatorial Guinea advances to round of 16 as Group A winners
Ivory Coast 2-1 Mali (Feb 3, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN
Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, scoring a last-gasp goal in extra time to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Hosts Ivory Coast played with 10 men for most of the match after a red card was shown to Odilon Kossounou.
Ivory Coast will now face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the semifinals.
Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls
Minnows Mauritania face Cape Verde after shocking Algeria.
Cape Verde has a strong chance of winning against Mauritania.
Defending champions Senegal play Ivory Coast in a crucial match.
AFCON 2023: Full tournament schedule
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament has started in Ivory Coast.
The tournament is being hosted in six stadiums across five cities in Ivory Coast.
Afcon 2023: From civil war in Ivory Coast to $1bn spend on hosting tournament
Ivory Coast hopes that hosting the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will accelerate its post-civil war rebound.
The government has invested at least $1 billion on hosting the tournament, including building new stadiums and upgrading infrastructure.
Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 'mental strength' praised as redemption awaits
Ivory Coast makes a remarkable comeback to win the match
Mali faces heartbreaking defeat in the last five minutes of the game
Equatorial Guinea upsets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win
Equatorial Guinea advances to round of 16 as Group A winners
Ivory Coast 2-1 Mali (Feb 3, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN
Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, scoring a last-gasp goal in extra time to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Hosts Ivory Coast played with 10 men for most of the match after a red card was shown to Odilon Kossounou.
Ivory Coast will now face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the semifinals.
Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls
Minnows Mauritania face Cape Verde after shocking Algeria.
Cape Verde has a strong chance of winning against Mauritania.
Defending champions Senegal play Ivory Coast in a crucial match.
AFCON 2023: Full tournament schedule
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament has started in Ivory Coast.
The tournament is being hosted in six stadiums across five cities in Ivory Coast.
Aya: Claws Come Out by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie review Ivory Coast's comic soap opera
Aya: Claws Come Out is the latest installment in the bestselling Aya graphic novel series, which offers a vivid portrayal of life in Ivory Coast in the 1970s.
The new volume explores themes of corruption, inequality, and social taboos as the characters navigate adulthood in 1980s Abidjan.
Aya: Claws Come Out by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie review Ivory Coast's comic soap opera
Aya: Claws Come Out is the latest installment in the bestselling Aya graphic novel series
The book continues to provide a vivid portrayal of life in Ivory Coast in the 1970s
Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast attempt to 'loan' Herve Renard as coach rejected by France
Ivory Coast failed in their bid to bring former coach Herve Renard back for their Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Renard is currently in charge of France Women and the French Football Federation refused the proposed deal.
Penalty helps Nigeria edge past hosts Ivory Coast
Nigeria defeats Ivory Coast 1-0 with a match-winning penalty by William Troost-Ekong.
What could be the biggest football stories of 2024?
The 2024 football calendar will be filled with excitement and significant moments, including international tournaments and record-breaking transfers.
Qatar will host the 2022 Asian Cup and is expected to go far in the competition, having recruited younger players who bring new energy to the team.
Herve Renard has been named France women's coach until 2024 and will lead the team at this year's World Cup, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday.The 54-year-old Frenchman resigned as coach of the Saudi Arabia men's team this week after leading them to last year's World Cup in Qatar where they pulled off a shock group-stage win over eventual champions Argentina.
Renard to coach France women after leaving Saudi job
Herve Renard has resigned as head coach of Saudi Arabia's men's team and is set to lead France at the Women's World Cup this summer.The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) said on Tuesday that Renard, 54, requested his contract be terminated.He will replace Corinne Diacre, who was after several key players said they would no longer represent their country under her leadership.
US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails As extremist violence in West Africa's Sahel region spreads south toward coastal states, the United States military has launched its annual military training exercise aimed at helping armies contain the jihadi threat.
France's Macron on four-nation tour of Africa aimed at resetting relations
France's President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Central Africa on Wednesday in a diplomatic drive to test a new responsible relationship with the continent as anti-French sentiment runs high in some former colonies.He landed in Gabon's capital Libreville on Wednesday and will later head to Angola, Congo-Brazzaville and the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as Its Unpopularity in Africa Grows
French troops in Burkina Faso will leave the West African country within a month, officials in France said on Wednesday afternoon, in the latest deterioration of relations between France and a onetime African ally.Anne-Claire Legendre, the spokeswoman for the French foreign ministry, said France had been notified by Burkina Faso's government on Tuesday that it was withdrawing from a military accord struck in 2018, and that therefore France had a month to leave the country.
Mali Pardons Ivorian Soldiers It Had Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
The military junta that controls Mali pardoned 49 Ivorian soldiers and suspended their prison sentences, ending a diplomatic dispute that highlighted the growing isolation of the West African country and its strained relations with its neighbors.The decision, announced late on Friday, came a week after the soldiers, who had been detained nearly six months ago, had received sentences of 20 years.
France confirm Renard as new women's coach
Herve Renard has been named France women's coach until 2024 and will lead the team at this year's World Cup, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday.The 54-year-old Frenchman resigned as coach of the Saudi Arabia men's team this week after leading them to last year's World Cup in Qatar where they pulled off a shock group-stage win over eventual champions Argentina.
Renard to coach France women after leaving Saudi job
Herve Renard has resigned as head coach of Saudi Arabia's men's team and is set to lead France at the Women's World Cup this summer.The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) said on Tuesday that Renard, 54, requested his contract be terminated.He will replace Corinne Diacre, who was after several key players said they would no longer represent their country under her leadership.
US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails As extremist violence in West Africa's Sahel region spreads south toward coastal states, the United States military has launched its annual military training exercise aimed at helping armies contain the jihadi threat.
France's Macron on four-nation tour of Africa aimed at resetting relations
France's President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Central Africa on Wednesday in a diplomatic drive to test a new responsible relationship with the continent as anti-French sentiment runs high in some former colonies.He landed in Gabon's capital Libreville on Wednesday and will later head to Angola, Congo-Brazzaville and the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as Its Unpopularity in Africa Grows
French troops in Burkina Faso will leave the West African country within a month, officials in France said on Wednesday afternoon, in the latest deterioration of relations between France and a onetime African ally.Anne-Claire Legendre, the spokeswoman for the French foreign ministry, said France had been notified by Burkina Faso's government on Tuesday that it was withdrawing from a military accord struck in 2018, and that therefore France had a month to leave the country.
Mali Pardons Ivorian Soldiers It Had Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
The military junta that controls Mali pardoned 49 Ivorian soldiers and suspended their prison sentences, ending a diplomatic dispute that highlighted the growing isolation of the West African country and its strained relations with its neighbors.The decision, announced late on Friday, came a week after the soldiers, who had been detained nearly six months ago, had received sentences of 20 years.
Malawi head coach Mario Marinica has lashed out at the country's fans for showing more support for visiting Egypt and their "superstars" than the home team during their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier in Lilongwe.Malawi lost 4-0 to Egypt on Tuesday - a result which leaves the Flames on the verge of missing out on qualification for next year's finals in Ivory Coast.
AFCON wrap: Algeria secures qualification
secured a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 away win over on Monday that ensured a top-two finish in their qualifying group with two games to go.They will join neighbours Morocco, who qualified last Friday without kicking a ball, in the field of 24-team for the finals in the Ivory Coast next January.
Nigeria, South Africa under pressure heading to AFCON qualifiers round 4
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CloseEd Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature.Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica
We're passed the halfway stage in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with some of the continent's best on the brink of securing their places in the Ivory Coast... and others nervously watching over their shoulder.
French interference in Africa is over', Macron says during four-nation tour to rebuild ties
01:21 (From 2nd L to R) French President Emmanuel Macron, Gabon's President Ali Bongo, Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera at the One Forest Summit in Libreville on March 2, 2023.Ludovic Marin, AFP President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was well over as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.
Macron says era of French interference in Africa is over'
French president begins four-nation tour of Africa to renew frayed ties, while anti-French sentiment runs high in some former African colonies.President Emmanuel Macron has said the era of French interference in Africa was well over as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.
Editors' picks: Our best global photos of 2022 range from heart-rending to hopeful
An infant, a father, a look of exquisite tenderness on the dad's face.This is one of the heart-stirring photos in a story we published this year on kangaroo care: When a baby is born prematurely, a good way to help the baby survive and thrive is simply to hold it close to a parent's naked chest.That photo tells you everything you need to know about the bond between a parent and a vulnerable child.
Malawi boss says home fans 'cheered for Egypt'
Malawi head coach Mario Marinica has lashed out at the country's fans for showing more support for visiting Egypt and their "superstars" than the home team during their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier in Lilongwe.Malawi lost 4-0 to Egypt on Tuesday - a result which leaves the Flames on the verge of missing out on qualification for next year's finals in Ivory Coast.
AFCON wrap: Algeria secures qualification
secured a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 away win over on Monday that ensured a top-two finish in their qualifying group with two games to go.They will join neighbours Morocco, who qualified last Friday without kicking a ball, in the field of 24-team for the finals in the Ivory Coast next January.
Nigeria, South Africa under pressure heading to AFCON qualifiers round 4
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CloseEd Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature.Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica
We're passed the halfway stage in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with some of the continent's best on the brink of securing their places in the Ivory Coast... and others nervously watching over their shoulder.
French interference in Africa is over', Macron says during four-nation tour to rebuild ties
01:21 (From 2nd L to R) French President Emmanuel Macron, Gabon's President Ali Bongo, Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera at the One Forest Summit in Libreville on March 2, 2023.Ludovic Marin, AFP President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was well over as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.
Macron says era of French interference in Africa is over'
French president begins four-nation tour of Africa to renew frayed ties, while anti-French sentiment runs high in some former African colonies.President Emmanuel Macron has said the era of French interference in Africa was well over as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.
Editors' picks: Our best global photos of 2022 range from heart-rending to hopeful
An infant, a father, a look of exquisite tenderness on the dad's face.This is one of the heart-stirring photos in a story we published this year on kangaroo care: When a baby is born prematurely, a good way to help the baby survive and thrive is simply to hold it close to a parent's naked chest.That photo tells you everything you need to know about the bond between a parent and a vulnerable child.
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is in line to take over the France women's team, replacing Corinne Diacre who was dismissed in controversial circumstances, sources have told ESPN.Renard, who led Saudi Arabia to a shock World Cup victory against eventual champions Argentina in Qatar last year, needs to negotiate his exit with the Saudi FA but sources said he is optimistic about it.
S. Arabia declares public holiday after Arg. win
King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the national team's stunning 2-1 upset over Lionel Messi's Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.The news is a feather in the cap of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who recommended the royal order, state media said.Prince Mohammed was not seen at the match but had been front and centre at the tournament opening on Sunday.
Sources: Herve Renard set for France women's job
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Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is in line to take over the France women's team, replacing Corinne Diacre who was dismissed in controversial circumstances, sources have told ESPN.Renard, who led Saudi Arabia to a shock World Cup victory against eventual champions Argentina in Qatar last year, needs to negotiate his exit with the Saudi FA but sources said he is optimistic about it.
S. Arabia declares public holiday after Arg. win
King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the national team's stunning 2-1 upset over Lionel Messi's Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.The news is a feather in the cap of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who recommended the royal order, state media said.Prince Mohammed was not seen at the match but had been front and centre at the tournament opening on Sunday.
Ratcliffe wants to put "Manchester back into Manchester United"
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS have put in a bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family, following the offer from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.Sources close to the bid say Ratcliffe wants to put "Manchester back into Manchester United".Ratcliffe, a boyhood United fan from Failsworth, who was the Nou Camp in 1999, founded chemical company INEOS which generates sales of around £50bn and employs more than 26,000 people.
Haggis shipped to Antarctica for Burns Night celebration
Around 140 people have celebrated Scotland's national bard at the biggest-ever Burns Supper held in Antarctica.Haggis was specially transported to the continent aboard the UK's exploration ship RRS Sir David Attenborough so workers at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station could mark the event.
Senegal or England to win? Parents v children in London's west African community
Football's capacity to unite is routinely lauded, but Sunday's World Cup match between England and Senegal has already divided many west African families in London.The split is generational.Parents say they tend to support Senegal, the country of their birth, while their children opt to support the state they were raised in: England.
Ratcliffe wants to put "Manchester back into Manchester United"
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS have put in a bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family, following the offer from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.Sources close to the bid say Ratcliffe wants to put "Manchester back into Manchester United".Ratcliffe, a boyhood United fan from Failsworth, who was the Nou Camp in 1999, founded chemical company INEOS which generates sales of around £50bn and employs more than 26,000 people.
Haggis shipped to Antarctica for Burns Night celebration
Around 140 people have celebrated Scotland's national bard at the biggest-ever Burns Supper held in Antarctica.Haggis was specially transported to the continent aboard the UK's exploration ship RRS Sir David Attenborough so workers at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station could mark the event.
Senegal or England to win? Parents v children in London's west African community
Football's capacity to unite is routinely lauded, but Sunday's World Cup match between England and Senegal has already divided many west African families in London.The split is generational.Parents say they tend to support Senegal, the country of their birth, while their children opt to support the state they were raised in: England.
The body of Ghana winger Christian Atsu was flown home to Accra on Sunday evening, the day after he was found dead under a collapsed building in southern Turkey.Atsu had been missing since the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay.He was 31.Draped in Ghana's national flag, Atsu's coffin was received at the capital's Kotoka International Airport by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and a large military honour guard.
France slams Marvel's 'Black Panther' over depiction of its army in Africa
French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu looks on as he leaves after the weekly cabinet meeting at the presidential Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on November 29, 2022.Emmanuel Dunand, AFP Paris' defence minister on Sunday condemned the latest instalment of Marvel's Black Panther franchise, which depicts French troops caught trying to steal resources belonging to the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda.
Analysis | I'm Sorry, But We Still Have to Talk About M&M's Spokescandies
M&M's candy characters stand on display at the M&M's World store in London, U.K., on Thursday, July 14, 2011.Mars Inc., the producer of M&Ms candies, are among confectioners rejecting a call not to export cocoa from Ivory Coast.(Photographer: Bloomberg/Bloomberg)Welcome to a new level of crazy in the culture wars.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Molde striker David Datro Fofana on a six-year deal, the club announced on Saturday.Fofana, 20, joins Chelsea for a reported fee of £10.93 million ($13.15m) and becomes the latest January arrival at Stamford Bridge after Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile and Brazilian teenager Andrey Santos.
Chelsea sign Ivory Coast striker Fofana from Molde
Chelsea have signed Ivory Coast striker David Datro Fofana from Norwegian champions Molde for a reported £8m-10m .The 20-year-old forward, who scored 24 goals in 65 appearances for Molde, has signed a contract until 2029, with the option to extend for a further year.He is Chelsea's second signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of France defender Benoit Badiashile for £35m from Monaco.
Chelsea announce Fofana signing from Molde
Chelsea have completed the signing of Molde striker David Datro Fofana on a six-year deal, the club announced on Saturday.Fofana, 20, joins Chelsea for a reported fee of £10.93 million ($13.15m) and becomes the latest January arrival at Stamford Bridge after Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile and Brazilian teenager Andrey Santos.
Chelsea sign Ivory Coast striker Fofana from Molde
Chelsea have signed Ivory Coast striker David Datro Fofana from Norwegian champions Molde for a reported £8m-10m .The 20-year-old forward, who scored 24 goals in 65 appearances for Molde, has signed a contract until 2029, with the option to extend for a further year.He is Chelsea's second signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of France defender Benoit Badiashile for £35m from Monaco.
Amad impressing while on Sunderland loan, boosts chances at Man United
Amad is lighting up the Championship with some brilliant performances while at Sunderland on loan, boosting his chances at Man United upon his return.Manchester United's first-team squad is certainly playing better under Erik ten Hag, with different players coming to the fore.Look at how well Marcus Rashford is now playing, for instance... Some players inevitably had to leave on loan in order to get their minutes, though.
Best Hot Chocolate and Spiked Cocoa Around DC
Sure, packaged cocoa is fine in a pinch.But when you're out and about, there are few better ways to get cozy than a mug of real-deal hot chocolate.Multiple DC-area locations When not cooling us off with dreamy gelato, Dolcezza keeps us warm with its house-made cocoa-a creamy blend of milk and Valrhona chocolate.
Vlahovic to boost Serbia attack for Cameroon tie
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TEAM NEWS Dusan Vlahovic is set to partner Aleksandar Mitrovic in Serbia's attack for their second World Cup group match against Cameroon.