2023 AFCON finals

Sebastien Haller scored the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final meeting with Nigeria. The only goal of a cagey contest in Abidjan came in the 65th minute when Haller’s volley bounced down into the ground and up over Leopards goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The Borussia Dortmund striker should have opened the scoring just before the break with an unmarked header, while he also missed a chance to double the lead when sending a lob narrowly wide. DR Congo did not look like getting a late equaliser, although Meschack Elia…

As the Round of 16 concluded on Tuesday night, the stage is set with the complete fixtures for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The quarter-finals are scheduled to kick off on Friday, February 2, following a two-day break. Unexpected outcomes marked the Round of 16, with defending champions Senegal making an early exit from the competition. Additionally, perennial winners Egypt were eliminated by DR Congo. Surprising many, the Atlas Lions of Morocco also faced an early exit after a 2-0 defeat to Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The tournament continues to deliver thrilling moments…