By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-21 03:26:10
Over the past week, the football world has been witness to the emergence of new forces in African football. Previously overlooked countries such as Equatorial Guinea and Cape Verde have been impressing, even challenging the traditional powerhouses of the continent. Cape Verde has already secured a spot in the knockout stage of the championship, while Equatorial Guinea is on the verge of doing the same. This is particularly surprising as countries like Ghana and Cameroon are at risk of an early exit from the tournament.
Today, the focus will be on Morocco, historically one of Africa’s best performers in the FIFA World Cup, as they take on the unpredictable DR Congo in a crucial match. Both teams are vying for a place in the knockout stages, setting the stage for a fierce battle on the field.
Morocco comes into the game on the back of a 3-0 victory over Tanzania, while DR Congo opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Zambia. In another match, Zambia will face Tanzania with both teams eager to prove themselves and secure a positive result.
The weekend will conclude with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana taking on Namibia’s Brave Warriors. South Africa suffered a 2-0 defeat in their first match against Mali, while Namibia caused a major upset by defeating former champions Tunisia. A win or a draw for Namibia will see them through to the second round, while South Africa must avoid defeat to keep their hopes alive.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches are being broadcast on StarTimes’ Sports Premium, Sports Life, and Beta Sports channels, ensuring that fans don’t miss any of the action. With emerging teams challenging the traditional powerhouses, the tournament promises exciting and unpredictable matches as the competition progresses.
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