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Algeria begin Cup of Nations defence with record in sight
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Algeria begin Cup of Nations defence with record in sight

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations 2019 - Semi Final - Algeria v Nigeria - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - July 14, 2019 Algeria players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham DOUALA, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Algeria begin the defence of their African Cup of Nations title on Tuesday as they chase down the record for the longest unbeaten run by a national team. Algeria go into their Group E clash against Sierra Leone in Douala undefeated in their last 34 internationals and threatening the mark that Italy set last year (37 games). They have not lost since Benin beat them in a Cup of Nations qualifier before the 2019 finals, which Algeria went on to win. The run does not include participation in the African Nations Championship, which is the competition fo...
Black Stars To Play African Champions, Algeria In Turkey
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Black Stars To Play African Champions, Algeria In Turkey

The Senior National Team of Ghana the Black Stars is set to baptise the newly appointed coach Ck Akunnor with a friendly against the African Champions Algeria in Turkey. Ghana appointed Ck Akonnor as the new coach of the team after the contract of Coach Kwesi ran out. The Black Stars of Ghana is set to start a new chapter under the newly appointed coach and will lock horns with the reigning Champions of Africa the Desert Warriors of Algeria in a friendly match on 9th October, 2020 in Turkey before playing in the African Cup Qualifications. It is also speculated that Ghana wanted to play Austria but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Austria is reluctant to accept the challenge to play the Black Stars. Coach Ck Akonnor recently named Dede Ayew as his captain together with Thomas ...
African Champions on European grounds
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African Champions on European grounds

After a long exceptional season that witnessed long stoppage in some countries, and even cancelling competitions in others because of COVID-19 pandemic, finally the 2019-20 season of European football was concluded, with some African players leaving their mark with their respective teams. CAFOnline.com takes a look on some African footballers who had champions’ medals with their European sides this season. Austria League & Cup: Red Bull Salzburg Six African players won the domestic double with Red Bull Salzburg this season. Cameroonian defender Jerome Onguene, Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru, Malian duet Sekou Koita and Mohamed Camara, and Zambian pair of Enock Mwepu and Patson Daka all played roles in seeing the Salzburg based side winning Austrian Bundesliga and ...