Category Archives: Football

22Jan/24

Meet Legend and Glory with TECNO: 1000 Luminous Drones Enchant The Opening Ceremony Day of the 34th AFCON

On January 13, the 34th African Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. TECNO, the official sponsor of the 34th AFCON, made history with its stunning display of technology and art, featuring a first-ever choreographed show of 1,000 luminous drones in the African continent. Continue reading

14Jan/24

Here’s why it’s called AFCON 2023 even though it’s being played in January 2024

The official name of the tournament is indeed the “2023 Africa Cup of Nations,” even though it’s being played in January 2024. While the name may seem confusing at first, it reflects the complex logistical considerations behind running a major sporting event. Here’s why: Continue reading

13Jan/24

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 analysis

Jan. 9, 2024 /Sports/ –The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off today, 13th January 2024! Here’s the breakdown: Continue reading

03Jan/24

Africa Cup of Nations showcases the continent’s finest footballers – and China’s economic clout

Simon Chadwick, SKEMA Business School and Chris Toronyi, Loughborough University

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. The state-of-the-art venue is one of six stadiums being used during the football tournament.

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19Aug/23

If England wins the world cup, the implications analysed

Aug. 19, 2023 /Sports/ — Whether or not the football will come home to England is anyone’s guess. England is certainly a target of haters, but they also have a strong team and a passionate fan base. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the World Cup.

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19Aug/23

Can FIFA Women’s World Cup Final match be fixed?

Sat, Aug 19 2023 –The excitement over England V Spain Women’s world cup Final especially in England has reached fever pitch. Matches are categorised as “suspicious” when they are found to have suspect betting patterns associated with them that may be indicative of match-fixing. How is FIFA monitoring and making efforts and stronger collaboration amongst anti-corruption stakeholders to tackle this persistent problem in the beautiful game? Continue reading