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AFCON: Heavy Traffic In Abidjan Ahead Of Opening Match

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January 13, 2024

There was heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, the capital of Cote d’Ivoire, ahead of the opening match of the 2023 African Cup of Nations between host, Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau.

A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent covering the tournament in Abidjan on Saturday reports that the security agencies did their best to put the situation under control.

NAN also reports that newsmen as well as supporters of the two nations had a hectic time accessung the stadium amid heavy security and traffic.

Some of the motorists and pedestrians told NAN that they were disappointed with the traffic situation and called on the Confederation of African Football to make better arrangements to deal with the situation.

Some of them said, however, that they were excited that the African Cup of Nations was taking place in their country.

Despite the situation, some Ivorians were seen dancing and drumming some kilometres away from the Alassane Ouattara stadium to entertain the people stuck in the traffic.

NAN

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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2 days ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”