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14Jan/24

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

January 14, 2024FootballAfrica Cup of Nations, Confederation of African Football, Ivory Coast, Sportsadmin

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

January 13, 2024FootballAchraf Hakimi, African Nations Championship, Algeria, Angola, Book:Countries of the World: Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mahrez, Malawi, Mali, Mohamed Salah, Morocco, Nigeria, Sadio Mané, Senegal, South Africa, Sredojević, Tanzania, Tunisia, Victor Osimhen, Zambiaadmin

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

January 3, 2024FootballAbidjan, Africa–China economic relations, Air Rwanda, Alassane Ouattara, Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Angola, Beijing, Beijing Construction Engineering Group, Bissau, Cameroon, China, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, China National Building Material, Chris Toronyi, Creative Commons, Daniel Kablan Duncan, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Equatorial Guinea national football team, Gabon, Greece, Ivory Coast, Kigali, Laurent Pokou Stadium, Mali, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the United Nations, Morocco, Portugal, Qatar, Qatar Airways, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Simon Chadwick, Spain, Stadium diplomacyadmin

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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