South Africa coach Hugo Broos is wary of an ever-improving Nigeria but believes his side can keep their surprise run going at the Africa Cup of Nations and come out victorious in Wednesday’s semi-final in Bouake. Bafana Bafana booked their berth with a dramatic 2-1 penalty shoot-out victory over Cape Verde in which goalkeeper Ronwen
Angola primed for Nigeria battle at Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria will carry the favourites tag going into Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Angola but are wary of the sizeable challenge presented by the COSAFA side. The Super Eagles have progressed from nine of their previous 10 quarter-final ties, the only blemish a loss to host Ghana in 2008. Angola, meanwhile, have never
Bafana coach Broos hails “special” win over Morocco
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos hailed a “special” win over Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in San Pedro on Tuesday, but warned they must keep their feet on the ground ahead of a quarter-final with Cape Verde on Saturday. Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena sealed victory against the World
Angola hot-shot Gelson Dala delighted with scoring form
Angola forward Gelson Dala is looking forward to a quarter-final meeting with Nigeria after scoring two goals in a 3-0 victory over neighbours Namibia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The 27-year-old took his goals tally at the tournament to four with the brace as the Palancas Negras advanced to their first quarter-final
COSAFA teams have done the region proud at AFCON
The COSAFA region has left its mark on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast with history made and the journey far from over for some of the Southern African sides. Angola, Namibia and South Africa have all advanced to the round of 16, and while Zambia and Mozambique exited in the
Namibia, South Africa revel in last-16 qualification
Namibia winger Deon Hotto has hailed his side after they made history to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time following a battling 0-0 draw with Mali on Wednesday. Namibia finished third in their Group E, enough to advance to the last-16 where they will take on
Angola storm into Africa Cup of Nations knockout phase
Angola made history by recording two victories at the same Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a 2-0 win against Burkina Faso on Tuesday and in doing so booked their first visit to the knockout rounds since 2010. The COSAFA side finished top of Group D as striker Mabululu’s first half header
Bafana return to winning way with victory over Namibia
South Africa coach Hugo Broos admits his side were nervous going into their Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash with neighbours Namibia, but an early penalty from Percy Tau settled them down. Themba Zwane scored twice after that to go with a goal from Thapelo Maseko in a 4-0 victory – Bafana’s biggest ever
Zambia’s Grant wanted more from Tanzania draw
Zambia coach Avram Grant believes it was a missed opportunity after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Tanzania in their Group F clash at the Africa Cup of Nations that leaves them with much work to do to earn a knockout place. Zambia now have two points from their two games and
LISTEN! Strong start for COSAFA sides at AFCON
COSAFA rise! | RSS.com In our latest episode of The COSAFA Show as we look back on a superb first week for most of our Southern African sides at the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. Namibia beat the odds to defeat Tunisia, Mozambique drew with powerhouse Egypt, Angola held Algeria and Zambia