Tag: AFCON 2019

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Mixed grill for Olunga, Omollo in club ties abroad

James Magayi @PeopleSports11 Kenya’s standout players in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Michael Olunga and Johanna Omollo posted contrasting results in their respective leagues over the weekend. Olunga, turning out for Japanese second tier side Kashiwa Reysol was on the score sheet in keeping with his pre-Afcon form as his club won 2-1 […]

Friends collide as Cisse and Belmadi target African crown in Cairo clash

Cairo, Thursday @PeopleSports11 They were born a day apart, raised in the same city and enjoyed prosperous playing careers, and while both Aliou Cisse and Djamel Belmadi are now experiencing similar success as coaches, only one can lift the Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo on Friday. Cisse was born March 24, 1976 in Senegal, […]

Mahrez and Mane duel in rematch for Africa Cup of Nations glory

Cairo, Thursday @PeopleSports11 Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane will renew their Premier League rivalry for a second time in Egypt, with Africa Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor of Friday’s final between Algeria and Senegal. Algerian star Mahrez was part of the Manchester City team that edged out Mane’s Liverpool for the English title […]

South Africa Vs. Nigeria: Who will blink first? History favours Nigeria

South Africa and Nigeria will square up at the Cairo International Stadium for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 quarter-final match on Wednesday night. South Africa will go into the quarter-final clash knowing a victory will secure them a spot in the last four. Bafana Bafana reached the last eight following a shock 1-0 win […]

FKF boss Nick Mwendwa insists he won’t sack Migne

James Waindi Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president, Nick Mwendwa, has defended National football team Harambee Stars head coach Sebastian Migne, after the team’s poor run in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt. FKF boss says Stars coach was tasked to ensure the team qualifies for 2021 AFCON and reach knock-out stage, […]

Ugandan team pushes money woes aside, says it is ready for Senegal

Uganda Cranes will have to put their woes aside when they take on Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 round of 16 tie at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday, July 5. The Cranes, who will be making their first appearance in the knock-out stage of AFCON for the first time in […]

Kenya eliminated from Afcon as Benin, Cameroon stalemate seals their fate after anxious wait

By Joel Omotto Kenyans were keeping their fingers crossed last night, hoping for some favours for Harambee Stars to book a maiden last 16 slot in the Africa Cup of Nations. Following Monday’s 3-0 drubbing by Senegal, matters became complicated for Harambee Stars as they needed Cameroon and Mali to beat Benin and Angola respectively, […]