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    afcon 2023 Stories

    Côte d’Ivoire's forward #22 Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 final football match against Nigeria.
    News
    11 February 2024

    Côte d’Ivoire wins AFCON 2023

    The hosts defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2 - 1 in the final game to claim their third African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) title, joining the league of countries who have hosted and won the tournament.

    AFCON: The Best Nigerian-South African Musical Collaborations
    Music
    06 February 2024

    AFCON: The Best Nigerian-South African Musical Collaborations

    Featuring "Soweto Baby," "All Eyes On Me," "Ke Star," "Fela In Versace," "Rands & Nairas," and many, many more.

    South Africa's goalkeeper #1 Ronwen Williams celebrates after winning at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 quarter-final football match between Cape Verde and South Africa at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro on February 3, 2024.
    Sports
    05 February 2024

    Here’s What Went Down In Week Three of AFCON 2023

    Reigning champions Senegal are out as we reach the final four of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

    Nigeria's defender #5 William Troost-Ekong (C) celebrates after shooting a penalty and scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18, 2024.
    Sports
    01 February 2024

    Here’s Who Will Win AFCON 2023, According to Our Readers

    As the Africa Cup of Nations rapidly approaches the final, OkayAfrica polled our readers on Instagram to see who they think will bring home the trophy this year.

    South Africa's midfielder #4 Teboho Mokoena (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 round of 16 football match between Morocco and South Africa at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro on January 30, 2024.
    Sports
    31 January 2024

    Five Iconic Memes From AFCON 2023

    From sideline reactions to team celebrations, we relive some of the meme-worthy snaps from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

    Guinean player Mohamed Bayo (R) is reacting after scoring a goal against Equatorial Guinea during the Round of 16 football match of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 between Guinea and Equatorial Guinea at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Ivory Coast, on January 28, 2024.
    Sports
    29 January 2024

    Here’s What Went Down in Week Two of AFCON 2023

    The drama continued in the tournament’s second week with coaches being fired after losses, dramatic penalty shootouts, and famous faces expressing their disappointment.

    A Ghana supporter gestures ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023 Group B football match between Egypt and Ghana at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 18, 2024.
    Sports
    26 January 2024

    How This Year’s AFCON is Bringing Fans Together - and Tearing Them Apart

    From banter to armchair analysis of games, the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cote D’lvoire has been a stream of endless entertainment on social media.

    Egypt's national football team player Mohamed Salah attends a training session for the Confederation of African Football CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 5, 2024.
    Sports
    22 January 2024

    Here’s What Went Down In The First Week of AFCON 2023

    From last-second goals to fans being deported by Ivory Coast, here are the big moments from the first week of the African Cup of Nations.

    Ivory Coast's Ghislain Konan kicks the ball during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CHAN) Group H qualifier match between Ivory Coast and Comoros at Stade Bouake in Bouake on March 24, 2023.
    Sports
    15 January 2024

    AFCON 2023: Ranking the 10 Best Kits

    After the underdog Comoros took the best jersey crown at AFCON 2021, here are the African nations parading the best jerseys in Côte D’lvoire at AFCON 2023.

    An image of vendors selling football kits at a market stall in Abidjan ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.
    Sports
    12 January 2024

    Countdown to AFCON 2023: Most Anticipated Games, Top Contenders and Star Players

    As players and teams get ready to compete for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy, OkayAfrica brings you a preview of the 34th edition of Africa’s premier soccer event.

    An image of Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly holding the AFCON trophy as his team celebrate winning the tournament in 2022.
    Sports
    10 January 2024

    Where and How To Watch AFCON Games From Anywhere in the World

    With Africa’s biennial soccer championship kicking off in a few days, we’ve listed all the different streaming services offering viewers an uninterrupted viewing experience from their respective countries.

    Senegal's Boulaye Dia celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group L qualifier match between Senegal and Mozambique.
    Sports
    22 June 2023

    Defending Champions Senegal & Countries That Have Qualified for AFCON 2023

    Slated for next year, we round up the teams that have booked their place in the run-up to the tournament.

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