Host nation, Ivory Coast have knocked out the defending champions Senegal to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations. The round of 16 tie on Monday, January 30, finished in a 1 – 1 draw but it was Ivory Coast who were victorious in the penalty shootout. Ivory Coast made it to the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). They will face Cape Verde in the quarterfinals. …
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FIFA are investigating the World Cup qualifier between Senegal and Egypt which took place on Tuesday, March 29. The game ended in a penalty shootout marred by Mohamed Salah and his teammates being targeted by lasers. Senegal won 3-1 on penalties to book their place in Qatar. But a bitter fallout has ensued, with Egypt making accusations about their treatment in Dakar. During the shootout, Egypt players and their goalkeeper had green lasers shone at them to distract them. …
Egypt defeated Cameroon 3-1 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final, ending the hosts’ hopes of glory on home soil on Thursday night, February 3. The second semi-final finished goalless after 120 minutes but it was Egypt who were victorious in the shootout. Egypt had coach Carlos Queiroz sent off after a series of touchline complaints but almost stole victory in the dying minutes of extra-time when substitute Ramadan Sobhi fired across the face of goal but his cross somehow evaded …
The brother of Senegalese president, Macky Sall has announced that he has tested positive for Coronavirus. Aliou Sarr, who is the mayor of Guédiawaye revealed in a statement that he tested positive for the disease on Tuesday, and is being treated at the Dalal Diamm hospital in Dakar. The statement read: “Dear compatriots, Dear fellow mayors, Dear colleagues of the COVID follow-up committee, friends and relatives, when I send you this message I am in Dalal Diam hospital …