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Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON, is Africa's major football event. 2023 hosts Ivory Coast won the last edition of the tournament, with the next to be hosted by Morocco starting in late 2025.

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Ivory Coast's Max-Alain Gradel lifts the trophy, surrounded by his team in orange kits and supporters, framed by gold confetti

AFCON winners Ivory Coast rejoice after heroic final

AFCON winners Ivory Coast rejoice after heroic final

Ivory Coast has won AFCON 2023 on home soil, bringing to a close a tournament of surprises.
SportsFebruary 12, 2024
The 2023 AFCON opening ceremony

AFCON 2023: What happens to Ivory Coast's new stadiums?

AFCON 2023: What happens to Ivory Coast's new stadiums?

The West African country built four expensive stadiums for AFCON, but what happens when the football tournament is over?
SportsFebruary 12, 2024
President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara lifts the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on the podium after Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 final football match.

Memorable moments: Looking back on AFCON 2023

Memorable moments: Looking back on AFCON 2023

Hosts Ivory Coast won their third Africa Cup of Nations title, beating Nigeria 2-1 in the final. We look back at AFCON.
SportsFebruary 11, 202412 images
Ivory Coast's Oumar Diakite celebrates his goal against Mali after taking his shirt off

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast in final of dream tournament

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast in final of dream tournament

Against all odds, host country Ivory Coast have reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria.
SportsFebruary 8, 2024
A football fan of Ivory Coast's national team wearing national colours adorned with medals and other decorations.

AFCON: Cheers and chants

AFCON: Cheers and chants

The Africa Cup of Nations isn't just about the players on the pitch, but also the colorful fans.
SportsFebruary 2, 202411 images
Ivory Coast try to score past Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

Thrills and spills as AFCON 2023 enters quarterfinals

Thrills and spills as AFCON 2023 enters quarterfinals

With the quarterfinals set, which team will be left standing in Africa's most unpredictable tournament?
SportsFebruary 1, 2024
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Nathan Tella, Edmond Tapsoba and Victor Boniface (l to r) celebrate a goal for Leverkusen

Africa Cup of Nations: How will the Bundesliga be impacted?

When the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in January, several Bundesliga clubs will have to go without some stars.
SoccerDecember 22, 2023
Victor Boniface in action for Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON headache risks wider fallout

When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players.
SoccerDecember 4, 2023
Girls from the Minawao Refugee Camp at the Nigeria vs. Sudan game

AFCON road trip helps Nigerian refugees believe in dreams

Twenty-four girls from the Minawao camp enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime watching Nigeria at the AFCON.
SportsJanuary 19, 2022
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