Category: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
Sebastien Haller scores dramatic goal to secure AFCON victory for Ivory Coast post cancer battle
Sebastien Haller scored the goal that won Ivory Coast the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on their own turf less than two years after being diagnosed with, and subsequently overcoming, testicular cancer. The Elephants came from behind to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan, securing a victory for rookie manager Emerse Fae which looked highly unlikely…
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Controversy at AFCON as Cameroon advances to knockouts amid handball controversy reminiscent of Maradona
Gambia’s equalizing goal was disallowed by VAR due to a clear handball. This decision came after a dramatic match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) where Cameroon narrowly avoided being knocked out in the group stage. Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana watched the chaos unfold from the bench as Cameroon’s fate hung in the…
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