AFCON: Okocha sends warning to Super Eagles against Indomitable Lions


Legendary Nigerian footballer, Jay Jay Okocha has given the Super Eagles a word of caution ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against Cameroon.

Despite Nigeria’s second place finish in Group A with seven points, Okocha feels that the match against Cameroon will be a tough nut to crack for the Super Eagles.

Okocha, who scored in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Cameroon in 2004, urged the Super Eagles to stay focused to progress to the next stage.

‘It’s for them to try and get the win to progress to the next stage no matter what, but I want to say they should note that it is always difficult against Cameroon’ Okocha said in an interview with SportsBrief.

While Nigeria qualified as runners up in their group, the Indomitable Lions made it through to the knockout stage thanks to a gasping 3-2 victory over Gambia in their final group game.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday January 27 at the same venue where they defeated Nigeria to claim their
first AFCON title at the Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

AFCON: Cote d’Ivoire fires Gasset appoints interim


By Biwah Bryan

The head coach of the Ivorian National team, Jean-Louis Gasset has been relieved of his position as coach by the Ivorian football fédération midway through the Africa Cup of Nations.

The head coach was fired alongside his assistant Ghislain Marie Joseph following their poor performance with the Elephants of Ivory Coast as revealed in the fédérations publication ‘insufficient results in accordance to the contract of objectives they had with the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF).’

Despite the team’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the AFCON still alive, the fédération took the bold step to discard the coaching staff and appoint Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder on interim basis.

Ivory Coast failed to secure automatic qualification to the tournament’s knockout stage when they suffered their biggest ever home defeat to Equatorial Guinea, losing 4-0 in their final group match.

The Elephants are now on standby, hoping that their only three points from three group games will
be enough to qualify for the last 16 as one of the best four third-place finishers.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

AFCON: Cote d’Ivoire fires Gasset appoints interim


By Biwah Bryan

The head coach of the Ivorian National team, Jean-Louis Gasset has been relieved of his position as coach by the Ivorian football fédération midway through the Africa Cup of Nations.

The head coach was fired alongside his assistant Ghislain Marie Joseph following their poor performance with the Elephants of Ivory Coast as revealed in the fédérations publication ‘insufficient results in accordance to the contract of objectives they had with the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF).’

Despite the team’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the AFCON still alive, the fédération took the bold step to discard the coaching staff and appoint Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder on interim basis.

Ivory Coast failed to secure automatic qualification to the tournament’s knockout stage when they suffered their biggest ever home defeat to Equatorial Guinea, losing 4-0 in their final group match.

The Elephants are now on standby, hoping that their only three points from three group games will
be enough to qualify for the last 16 as one of the best four third-place finishers.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Algeria’s prominence dwindling since AFCON 2019


By Muluh Alfred

Algeria’s exit from the AFCON 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire has added to a string of mediocre performances recorded since the nation’s victory in 2019.

Their recent downfall is marked by the early elimination from the 2023 AFCON, resulting from the shocking 0-1 defeat to Mauritania on January 23.

The Fennecs failed to secure a win in the group stage, managing just two draws against Angola and Burkina Faso. They bowed out occupying the last position in group D with just 2 points.

Prior to the ongoing AFCON, the Fennecs had failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after losing against the Indomitable Lions in an epic decider in Blida.

The AFCON 2021 had similar results as the Algerian national team suffered an early exit in the hands of Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Sierra Leone with just one point. They finished bottom of the group.

Since their triumph over Senegal in 2019 which secured their second AFCON trophy, the Fennecs have experienced a steady decline.

Nonetheless, the Algerian
s have made a good start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They have so far won their first two matches and are currently group leaders with six points.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Algeria’s prominence dwindling since AFCON 2019


By Muluh Alfred

Algeria’s exit from the AFCON 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire has added to a string of mediocre performances recorded since the nation’s victory in 2019.

Their recent downfall is marked by the early elimination from the 2023 AFCON, resulting from the shocking 0-1 defeat to Mauritania on January 23.

The Fennecs failed to secure a win in the group stage, managing just two draws against Angola and Burkina Faso. They bowed out occupying the last position in group D with just 2 points.

Prior to the ongoing AFCON, the Fennecs had failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after losing against the Indomitable Lions in an epic decider in Blida.

The AFCON 2021 had similar results as the Algerian national team suffered an early exit in the hands of Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Sierra Leone with just one point. They finished bottom of the group.

Since their triumph over Senegal in 2019 which secured their second AFCON trophy, the Fennecs have experienced a steady decline.

Nonetheless, the Algerian
s have made a good start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They have so far won their first two matches and are currently group leaders with six points.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

AFCON 2023: NCC urges media to refrain from hate speech, promote unity


By Biwah Bryan

The President of the National Communication Council, Joseph Chebongkeng Kalabubse has urged media outlets in Cameroon to refrain from hate speech, uphold objectivity, and strengthen social solidarity in the ongoing 2023 AFCON tournament.

The President made the call via a communique dated January 23rd, 2023, following the observation of recurring instances of hate speech during AFCON.

An illustration of such hate speech during the AFCON was brought to light when a Cameroonian TikTok user made derogatory comments about the host country in one of her videos where she said ‘We were told that there was no dust in Abidjan. I thought there was no dust here, but here it is’.

Additionally, some Cameroonians insulted the opening ceremony organized by Ivory Coast, unfavorably comparing it to the previous ceremony held in Cameroon in 2021.

In response to these, the National Communication Council has called upon all actors in the mass media sector to abide by the professional and ethical guidelines and
to fulfill their obligation to preserve social harmony and a sense of patriotism during the AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.

President Chebongkeng emphasized the importance of objective media coverage during the AFCON and urged media outlets to encourage social cohesion and to promote the values of fair play, patriotism, and unity.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

AFCON 2023: NCC urges media to refrain from hate speech, promote unity


By Biwah Bryan

The President of the National Communication Council, Joseph Chebongkeng Kalabubse has urged media outlets in Cameroon to refrain from hate speech, uphold objectivity, and strengthen social solidarity in the ongoing 2023 AFCON tournament.

The President made the call via a communique dated January 23rd, 2023, following the observation of recurring instances of hate speech during AFCON.

An illustration of such hate speech during the AFCON was brought to light when a Cameroonian TikTok user made derogatory comments about the host country in one of her videos where she said ‘We were told that there was no dust in Abidjan. I thought there was no dust here, but here it is’.

Additionally, some Cameroonians insulted the opening ceremony organized by Ivory Coast, unfavorably comparing it to the previous ceremony held in Cameroon in 2021.

In response to these, the National Communication Council has called upon all actors in the mass media sector to abide by the professional and ethical guidelines and
to fulfill their obligation to preserve social harmony and a sense of patriotism during the AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.

President Chebongkeng emphasized the importance of objective media coverage during the AFCON and urged media outlets to encourage social cohesion and to promote the values of fair play, patriotism, and unity.

Source: Cameroon News Agency