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Nigeria Secures AFCON Final Spot with Penalty Shootout Victory over South Africa: 4-2
In a thrilling encounter at Bouake, Nigeria secured their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa. The game ended 1-1 after normal time, with Tabaha Mokoena’s late penalty cancelling out William Troost-Ekong’s earlier spot-kick for Nigeria. The match was not short on […]
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South Africa defeats Namibia 4-0, with Themba Zwane scoring twice to lead Bafana Bafana to their first win
Themba Zwane stole the show with a stunning exhibition of football brilliance, scoring twice in a frenetic 16-minute first-half blitz to push South Africa to a thumping victory over Namibia and securing their first points in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The redemption quest for Percy Tau, who had previously missed a penalty in […]
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Missed Opportunity: Bafana Bafana’s Tough Luck in AFCON Opening Against Percy Tau’s Efforts
In an unexpected turn of events, Bafana Bafana faced a harsh lesson in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opener against Mali, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at the Stade A.G. Coulibaly in Korhogo, Ivory Coast. Percy Tau’s inexplicable squandering of a spot kick in the first half proved to be South Africa���s undoing, […]
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African Pride: 3 Africans Named Among Year’s Best Athletes Worldwide
In a dazzling ceremony held in Monaco on Monday, the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics) celebrated the exceptional achievements of athletes who left an indelible mark on the track, road, and field events throughout the year. Departing from tradition, World Athletics expanded its recognition, honoring six outstanding athletes in various categories. Faith Kipyegon, the 29-year-old […]