Tag: AFCON 2017
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Gabon to host U-17 AFCON, as Tanzania replace Congo over MRI scan
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has replaced Madagascar with Gabon as hosts of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). CAF took the decision at its meeting on Friday after it withdrew the hosting rights from Madagascar following delays in preparations as demanded in the list of requirement. The tournament,…
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Liverpool fly Senegalese striker, Mane back from AFCON on private jet
Liverpool FC have arranged for a private jet to fly Senegalese striker Sadio Mane back from the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon. This is to give him a chance of facing English Premier League leaders Chelsea FC at Anfield on Tuesday. Mane is available again after Senegal lost 4-5 on penalty kicks…
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Algeria coach Leekens quits after Algeria’s AFCON elimination
Algeria National team coach, Georges Leekens, has resigned following the team’s early exit from the ongoing 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon. The Desert Foxes were one of the pre-tournament favourites but were knocked out of the finals on Monday after failing to win a game in Gabon. “For the good of all…