AFCON 2023

African Cup of Nations winners - Côte d’Ivoire - 2023 - Afrocritik
Côte d’Ivoire Seizes African Cup of Nations Victory Over Nigeria

The electrifying final saw Côte d’Ivoire stage a remarkable comeback, securing a 2-1 win over…

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AFCON 2023: The Differential Teams That Made History

Cape Verde, Angola, Mauritania, and South Africa have been at the centre of performances that…

Nigeria South Africa Head to Head
AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals: Nigeria vs South Africa, History, Trade, and Rivalry Beyond the Pitch

Beyond the sporting rivalry, Nigeria and South Africa also share a strong bond of friendship…

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AFCON 2023: Quarter-Finals Preview

The quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations kick off on Friday the 2nd of…

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AFCON Group Stage Drama: Managerial Setbacks, Sackings, and Club Struggles

We take a look at four managers who exited the national teams and their time…

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AFCON 2023: 5 Star Players Whose Absence Might Have Altered Their Teams’ Fortunes

The supporters of African giants like Cameroon, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire among others, whose national…

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Ready to Play: Music Playlist for the AFCON 2023

As with past editions, African artistes have dedicated songs to the prestigious one-month continental tournament…

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AFCON 2023: The Dynamic Players, the Teams, and Their Diverse Origins

Recently confirmed squad lists by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) shed light on the…