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AFCON : Latest Africa Cup Of Nations News Update For Today, January 13, 2022

AFCON : Latest Africa Cup Of Nations News Update For Today,

Latest Africa Cup Of Nations News

AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) 2021 news update for today January 13, 2022.

Here are the Latest AFCON 2022 News headlines:

AFCON 2022: Ivory Coast Top Group E With Narrow Win Past Equatorial Guinea

Ivory Coast narrowly edge past Group E rivals Equatorial Guinea 1-0 at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Wednesday night. 

The Elephants moved to the top of the group on three points – following yesterday’s 0-0 draw between Sierra Leone and Algeria. Ivory Coast's victory was secured by a world-class strike from captain Max Gradel early in the game.

The West Africans got off to a flying start and claimed the lead as early as the fifth minute, with Gradel latching onto a loose ball in the penalty area and striking a screamer into the top corner of the net..READ MORE

AFCON 2022: Debutant Gambia Makes Statement Win With 1-0 Over Mauritania

Debutant Gambia put forward title contending credentials with a 1-0 win over Mauritania in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 with a 1-0 win at Limbe Stadium on Wednesday.

Ablie Jallow scored the only goal of the game in the 10th minute to get Tom Saintfiet's side off to a winning start in Group F to share top spot with Mali.

The Scorpions looked more composed on the ball in the first half, although Mauritania grew into the game and started to apply more pressure in the closing stages....READ MORE

AFCON 2022: Drama As 10-Man Mali Stun One-Time Champ Tunisia

Ibrahima Kone's penalty edged 10-Man Mali 1-0 past Tunisia to open the Africa Cup of Nations Group F on Wednesday afternoon in Limbe Stadium, Cameroon.

It was a rather boring but dramatic affair for the two sides in the first half as none of the sides could find the back of the net.

Three yellow cards were issued out for two Mali players -- Moussa Djenepo and Hamari Traore, one for Hamza Mathlouthi...READ MORE

AFCON 2022: Airline CEO Sets Monetary Goal For Super Eagles

The Super Eagles have been incentivized by Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Allen Onyema to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 and back it up with goals after promising them N50 million for the trophy, N10 million for every goal scored.

Onyema energized the Super Eagles in Cameroon during the halftime against the Egyptians, giving more meaning to what the players are doing, -- more than playing football but carrying the hopes and aspirations of over 200 million people and 350 ethnicities on their shoulders.

In his speech, he said, “We believe in what you can do, you have the strength as a team. Remember what I told you during the qualifying series...READ MORE

These are the Latest AFCON 2022 News headlines this morning. Visit our website www.allnews.ng for the more latest news in Nigeria and around the world.

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