Ivory Coast's crazy AFCON: Hosts were staring at humiliating exit after four-goal thrashing and SACKED their coach before miracle reprieve... now shock win over Senegal has whole nation dreaming of glory

'The Elephants', as the Ivory Coast national team is nicknamed, look a bit slow and wobbly, but they're marching on at their own Africa Cup of...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 30

Africa Cup of Nations 2024: Quarter-final fixtures, results, schedule, groups and how to watch AFCON on TV

Next round takes shape after holders Senegal knocked out
EVENING STANDARD Jan 30

Chelsea to add unexpected new attacking option to bench tomorrow after early return

When Mauricio Pochettino mentioned Nicolas Jackson in his press conference earlier today, we weren’t sure if he was joking – but it seems he was...
CHELSEA-NEWS.CO Jan 30

Senegal star claims AFCON is ‘corrupt’ after Ivory Coast defeat

Senegal were beaten by the host nation on penalties Senegal’s Krepin Diatta could be in trouble after he allegedly accused... The post Senegal star...
JOE.CO.UK Jan 30

Côte d’Ivoire’s interim coach targets deep run at AFCON

Cote d’Ivoire interim coach Emerse Fae said “morale is good” and believes his side has what it takes to go all the way at the Africa Cup of Nations...
AFRICA.CGTN.COM Jan 30

Chelsea could welcome back THREE stars for crunch Liverpool clash as Mauricio Pochettino teases ‘surprise' comeback

CHELSEA could welcome back three stars for their clash against Liverpool. Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that both Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto...
THE SUN Jan 30

Chelsea could welcome back THREE stars for crunch Liverpool clash as Mauricio Pochettino teases ‘surprise’ comeback

CHELSEA could welcome back three stars for their clash against Liverpool. Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that both Christopher Nkunku and Malo...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 30

VIDEO: Heartbreak on the pitch as Senegal’s Lamine Camara was left inconsolable and carried off after their AFCON exit on penalties

Senegal’s Lamine Camara experienced heartbreaking scenes reminiscent of The Bodyguard as he was carried off the pitch in tears following Senegal’s...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Jan 30

‘ You’re corrupt ‘- Senegal midfielder Krepin Diatta accuses CAF officials of corruption following AFCON defeat to Ivory Coast

Senegal star Krepin Diatta has accused CAF officials of corruption after their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 loss to tournament...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 30

Ange Postecoglou gives Tottenham transfer prediction ahead of deadline day

Ange Postecoglou admits the chance of any more incomings at Tottenham before the transfer deadline is ‘unlikely.' The Spurs have already brought in...
TALKSPORT Jan 30

Learn From Senegal’s Mistakes, Take Your Chances – Ibeabuchi

Head of the Public Relations unit of StarTimes Nigeria, Chinedu Lazarus Ibeabuchi has warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria to learn from the mistakes...
INDEPENDENT.NG Jan 30

AFCON 2023 Organizers Are Corrupt –Senegal Star

Senegal winger, Krepin Diatta has labelled organizers of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as corrupt after the Teranga Lions were eliminated by Ivory...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 30

Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will be fit to face Liverpool in major injury boost for Chelsea... and Mauricio Pochettino could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson after Senegal's AFCON exit

Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will return to Chelsea's squad for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool and they could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 30

Postecoglou: four out for Brentford match, too soon for Sarr's return from AFCON

Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesTottenham should have the same players available for Brentford as they had for City this weekend. Tottenham...
SBNATION.COM Jan 30

Cote d’Ivoire’s Interim Coach Emerse Fae eyes AFCON glory after Senegal upset

Cote d’Ivoire’s caretaker coach, Emerse Fae, has emphasized the need for his team to build on their monumental victory over Senegal in the...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 30

Postecoglou reveals when he expects Pape Sarr to return to action for Spurs

Pape Sarr saw his Senegal side crash out of the African Cup of Nations last night in a penalty shootout, which means he will be... The post...
SPURS-WEB.COM Jan 30

Senegal’s Krepin Diatta accuses CAF of corruption in AFCON exit

Krepin Diatta did not mince words as he accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of corruption following Senegal's exit.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Jan 30

'You’ve killed us, you’re corrupt!' - Krepin Diatta explodes with rage after Senegal's AFCON defeat to Ivory Coast as Monaco star blasts 'ridiculous' VAR decisions

Krepin Diatta labelled CAF officials as "corrupt" after Senegal's AFCON defeat to Ivory Coast as Monaco star blasted 'ridiculous' VAR decisions.
GOAL.COM Jan 30

Cote d'Ivoire coach admits feeling pressure before Senegal match

Emerse Fae said the blockbuster Africa Cup of Nation clash denied him sleep.
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 30

Senegal star claims AFCON is 'CORRUPT' after defending champions are knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast - and calls out VAR decision for 'killing the competition'

The Lions of Teranga began the shoot-out well but faltered when the third taker Moussa Niakhate hit the post with his effort, sending the home side...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 30

Senegal's Diatta labels African football body 'corrupt' after AFCON exit

Senegal winger Krepin Diatta may face disciplinary action after accusing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of being "corrupt" following...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Jan 30

Ivory Coast squeeze past Senegal on penalties as despair turns to joy for AFCON hosts

January 30 – Hosts Ivory Coast put a disastrous group campaign behind them on Monday as they stunned holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties to book a...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Jan 30

Afcon star ‘turns into prime Shawn Michaels’ as fans demand box set for entire tournament

FOOTBALL fans were left in hysterics after watching a Senegal player “turn into prime Shawn Michaels” at the Africa Cup of Nations. Holders Senegal...
THE SUN Jan 30

Devastated Senegal star Lamine Camara is carried off the pitch in TEARS by team-mate Cheikhou Kouyate after his side are knocked out of AFCON on penalties by Ivory Coast

The clash went all the way to penalties, with Kessie netting the decisive spot kick after Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate struck the...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 30

Heartbreaking moment inconsolable Afcon star is carried off pitch in tears by Premier League star

SENEGAL star Lamine Camara was CARRIED off the pitch in tears after suffering Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak in scenes reminiscent of The...
THE SUN Jan 30

AFCON: Cisse sorry to Senegalese people after Cote d'Ivoire loss

The Teranga Lions exited the Afcon after losing  5-4 in the shootout against the Ivorians .
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 30

‘You’re corrupt!’ – Monaco’s Krépin Diatta furious following Senegal’s AFCON elimination

“You’ve killed us, you’re corrupt! Keep your African Cup,” AS Monaco’s Krépin Diatta (24) told CAF officials following Senegal’s elimination from...
GET FRENCH FOOTBALL NEWS Jan 30

Cisse sorry to Senegalese people after Cote d'Ivoire loss

The Teranga Lions exited the Afcon after losing  5-4 in the shootout against the Ivorians .
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 30

AFCON star carries crying team-mate off the pitch after traumatising loss

Ivory Coast continued their fairytale AFCON tournament by knocking reigning champions Senegal out of the competition on Monday.
EXPRESS Jan 30

Ivory Coast fan becomes instant meme material as he's caught on camera chatting to a terrified-looking young woman during AFCON hosts' victory over defending champions Senegal

The host nation's fate in the competition looked calamitous as they teetered on the edge of elimination and made the decision to sack coach...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 30

Ange Postecoglou handed major Tottenham boost ahead of Brentford clash as midfielder returns

Pape Matar Sarr will return to Tottenham Hotspur this week after Senegal were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night by host...
FOOTBALL LONDON Jan 30

AFCON: Defending champions Senegal bundled out by host nation Ivory Coast

Senegal faced an unexpected exit from the Africa Cup of Nations at the hands of the host nation, Ivory Coast, following a hard-fought 1-1 draw in...
KBC.CO.KE Jan 30

AFCON: ‘Too bad we lost track’ – Senegal coach, Cisse laments defeat to Ivory Coast

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse has lamented that his team lost track after scoring an early goal against Ivory Coast during both teams’ 2023 Africa...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 30

Ivory Coast knock holders Senegal out of Africa Cup of Nations on penalties

Franck Kessie scored Ivory Coast’s equaliser from the spot after 86 minutes before stepping up to convert the decisive effort in the shoot-out.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Jan 30

How should Chelsea line up against Liverpool at Anfield?

Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesLiverpool vs. Chelsea, Premier League: You choose the starting lineup Chelsea returned to the...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY Jan 30

Boost for Tottenham as first-team star is set to return from international duty early

Tottenham have been handed a boost as Pape Matar Sarr is set to return from the African Cup of Nations early after Senegal were knocked... The post...
SPURS-WEB.COM Jan 30

AFCON: ‘They were begging Morocco to help them qualify’ – Oliseh reacts as Ivory Coast beat Senegal

Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has insisted that the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, host Ivory Coast were begging Morocco to help...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 30

Nottingham Forest handed surprise boost after Moussa Niakhate error at AFCON

Latest Nottingham Forest news as Moussa Niakhate's missed spot-kick in the penalty shootout against the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations...
NOTTINGHAMPOST.COM Jan 30

Champions Senegal Knocked Out Of AFCON

9 ViewsDefending champions Senegal were knocked out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 5-4 on penalties to hosts Ivory Coast. The two...
ZAMBIAN EYE Jan 30

Senegal stunned in dramatic penalty shootout

Ivory Coast emerged triumphant against Senegal in a gripping encounter that culminated in a penalty shootout.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Jan 30

Senegal dumped out of Africa Cup of Nations by Côte d'Ivoire

Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty ImagesShock Nicolas Jackson is coming back to Chelsea a bit sooner than he would've wanted, and most...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY Jan 30

Latest news coming out of Africa turns Rangers injury screw

AFCON hosts Ivory Coast knock Senegal out of the tournament on penalty kicks as Rangers and Abdallah Sima's injury luck is compounded. Habib Diallo...
RANGERS NEWS Jan 30

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles, Côte d’Ivoire Title Contenders —Oliseh

Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has tipped Côte d’Ivoire and Super Eagles as title contenders at this year’s AFCON. Oliseh stated this...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 30

Ivory Coast sends defending champions Senegal out of Cup of Nations

Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled loss to hosts Ivory Coast.
SABCNEWS.COM Jan 30

AFCON: Ivory Coast Stun Defending Champions Senegal

January 30, (THEWILL) – The Ivory Coast national football team orchestrated a dramatic comeback victory over defending Africa Cup of Nations...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Jan 30

2023 Afcon Quarterfinals: List of qualified teams, fixtures and dates

Six teams have already booked their places in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Afcon. Hosts Ivory Coast are among the qualified sides after knocking...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Jan 30

Tottenham receive huge boost as key first-team starter returns ahead of busy schedule

Senegal’s exit from the African Cup of Nations is a timely development for Tottenham, as key midfielder Pape Matar Sarr is poised to make a return...
THEBOYHOTSPUR.COM Jan 30

Ivory Coast eliminate Senegal to secure quarterfinal spot

Ivory Coast beat Senegal 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra-time in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match at the Charles Konan...
ZAMBIANEWS365 Jan 30

AFCON: How Resurgent Elephants sent defending champions packing

Cote d'Ivoire is through to the quarterfinal after edging the defending champions, Senegal, 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1. The post...
PREMIUM TIMES Jan 30

AFCON 2023: Wild jubilations as Cote d’Ivoire send Senegal packing

After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the Elephants nicked the tie 5-4 on penalties. The post AFCON 2023: Wild jubilations as Cote d’Ivoire send...
PREMIUM TIMES Jan 30

Redemption complete! Ivorians stun Senegal to reach Afcon quarter-finals

The Teranga Lions had taken an early lead by scoring in the fourth minute.
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 30

AFCON: ‘You fought like lions’ – Drogba says as Ivory Coast beat Senegal

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has hailed Ivory Coast for beating Senegal 5-4 on penalty shoot-out at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 30

Africa: Afcon 2023 - Africa's Diaspora Footballers Are Boosting the Continent's Game - but They Are Also Creating Challenges

[The Conversation Africa] The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is approaching its conclusion in Ivory Coast and speculation is rife about which team...
ALLAFRICA.COM Jan 30

Cote d’Ivoire stun holders Senegal in shootout to reach quarter-finals

Hosts Cote d’Ivoire pulled off a monumental upset by defeating defending champions Senegal 5-4 on penalties after extra time to advance to the...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 30

AFCON hosts Cote d’Ivoire stun defending champions Senegal in shootout

The Terenga Lions of Senegal have been knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after hosts Cote d’Ivoire won a shootout in their round of...
RIPPLESNIGERIA.COM Jan 30

Cote d’Ivoire beats Senegal and secures a quarterfinal spot

Ivory Coast have now qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2023 AFCON in a game that stretched all the way to penalties. It was a dramatic night...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Jan 30

Wild celebration as Cote d’ivoire stop defending champions Senegal, zoom to AFCON 2023 quarter-final

Hosts Cote d’Ivoire pulled off a monumental upset by defeating defending champions Senegal 5-4 on penalties after extra time to advance to the CAF...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 30

Afcon 2023: Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast – hosts oust holders on penalties

BBC Sports Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...
NEW ZIMBABWE Jan 29

Franck Kessie keeps his cool to knock out holders Senegal on penalties

Franck Kessie stepped up from the penalty spot to send defending champions Senegal tumbling out of the Africa Cup of Nations and spark wild...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Jan 29

2023 AFCON: Senegal v Ivory Coast report

Ivory Coast secured a 5-4 win over Senegal on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match at the Charles Konan...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Jan 29

Cote d’Ivoire Beat Senegal In Penalties, Advance To AFCON Quarters

Ivory Coast overcame their poor group stage performance to knock out defending champions Senegal in a penalty shootout, winning 5-4 and securing a...
LEADERSHIP.NG Jan 29

Haller and Kossounou both help Cote d'Ivoire knock out defending AFCON champs Senegal

Africa's grand continental showpiece will conclude with a new country reigning as the "King of the CAF Confederation". Defending 2021 AFCON...
BULINEWS.COM Jan 29

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s title hopes receive major boost as Cote d’Ivoire knockout champions Senegal

The holders are out of the tournament after an enthralling encounter in Yamoussoukro ended in favour of the hosts Nigeria’s chances of winning the...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jan 29

Hosts Côte d’Ivoire defeat Senegal on penalties to advance to Quarterfinals

Côte d’Ivoire pulled off a shocker as they beat defending champions Senegal 5-4 on penalties in an enthralling encounter at the Charles Konan Banny...
SOKA25EAST.COM Jan 29

Franck Kessie the hero as Ivory Coast knock out Africa Cup of Nations holders Senegal on penalties

Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast (4-5 on pens): Habib Diallo scored early but Franck Kessie levelled the tie late on from the spot
THE INDEPENDENT Jan 29

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast Oust Senegal On Penalties, Zoom Into Quarter Finals

Ivory Coast have qualified to the quarter finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating holders, Senegal 5-4 on penalties on Monday. It...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 29

AFCON 2023: Peseiro Provides Injury Update On Nwabali

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has refused to rule out Stanley Nwabali from the side's quarter-final fixture against Angola. Nwabali...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 29

Kessié brings Ivory Coast back to life as Afcon hosts bury Senegal

A week ago, Ivory Coast were on the end of a 4-0 battering from Equatorial Guinea. Now they are in the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations...
THE GUARDIAN Jan 29

Hosts Cote D’Ivoire dump out reigning champions Senegal, make it to quarter finals | AFCON 2023

AFCON 2023 (Round of 16): A new champion awaits the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the elimination of the holders Senegal on Monday night....
KAWOWO.COM Jan 29

Ivory Coast send defending champions Senegal out of Cup of Nations

Moussa Niakhate missed his penalty in the shoot-out as holders Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled 5-4 loss to...
TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA Jan 29

Spurs International: Serge Aurier and Ivory Coast send Pape Sarr packing in AFCON penalties

Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty ImagesPape's comin' home! There's sad news for Pape Sarr tonight, but pretty darned good news for...
SBNATION.COM Jan 29

Senegal crash out of AFCON! Defending champions beaten by hosts Ivory Coast as Franck Kessie scores winning penalty to seal quarter-final spot

Franck Kessie scored the winning penalty as hosts Ivory Coast knocked out defending champions Senegal.
GOAL.COM Jan 29

Hosts Ivory Coast eliminate Senegal from AFCON

Moussa Niakhate missed his penalty in the shoot-out as holders Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled 5-4 loss to...
ESPN Jan 29

Gana's Senegal Suffer AFCON Heartbreak

Ivory Coast beat the defending champions 5-4 on penalties.
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Jan 29

Hosts Ivory Coast beat holders Senegal on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals

"Host nation Ivory Coast reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals by beating defending champions Senegal on penalties. There was no...
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Jan 29

BREAKING: Côte D’Ivoire Dumps Senegal Out Of AFCON

Host Ivory Coast has eliminated the defending champions, Senegal, from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after defeating them 5-4 on penalties...
INDEPENDENT.NG Jan 29

Hosts Ivory Coast knock out title-holders Senegal in AFCON thriller

Hosts Ivory Coast stunned Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, knocking out the reigning champions on penalties in the last 16 to keep...
FRANCE24 Jan 29

AFCON 2023: Cote d’Ivoire send holders Senegal out of the tournament

Hosts, Cote d’Ivoire qualified for the quarter final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 4-5 win on penalties over 2021 winners,...
KICK442.COM Jan 29

Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast (4-5 pens): AFCON hosts knock holders out in penalty shootout drama

Spot-kicks required to separate sides in Africa Cup of Nations thriller
EVENING STANDARD Jan 29

Gueye's Cup of Nations adventure over with elimination by Ivory Coast

Idrissa Gueye will soon be heading back to Merseyside after holders Senegal were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations by hosts Ivory Coast this...
TOFFEEWEB Jan 29

VAR to the rescue! AFCON referee misses 'STONEWALL' penalty and books Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe for DIVING against Senegal... before technology spares his blushes

VAR came to the referee and Ivory Coast's rescue during their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with Senegal after the man in the middle...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jan 29

Cote d’Ivoire knock Senegal out of 2023 AFCON

In a dramatic round of 16 encounter, Cote d’Ivoire have knocked defending champions Senegal out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 29

Afcon 2023: 'A red card and six months in prison for Sadio Mane! Why is Senegal player still on the pitch? The 17 laws are for everyone' - Fans

Fans are unhappy with the referees and VAR for not intervening and sending off Sadio Mane for a dangerous foul against Ibrahima Sangare.
GOAL.COM Jan 29

Third time’s the charm for Cape Verde

Cape Verde have finally claimed their first win in an AFCON knockout game, in what was their third attempt. Cape Verde had previously lost to Ghana...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Jan 29

Senegal v Ivory Coast - AFCON last 16 LIVE

"Senegal v Ivory Coast - AFCON Last 16 LIVE"
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Jan 29
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