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He's considered one of the best strikers in the world and helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years, scoring 26 Serie A goals last season. But Nigeria's Victor Osimhen tells AFP he is "not the kind of player that falls under pressure" even though expectations are sky high at this year's Africa Cup of Nations. SOUNDBITE
It's back to business in Mali's northern town of Gao, after a year under Sharia law. Meanwhile, the region of Kidal is still at the heart of the fighting. Islamist rebels are reportedly hiding out in remote caves in the Ifoghas mountains. Finally, the Africa Cup of Nations football competition heads towards its zenith as Nigeria face Burkina Faso in the latter's first final ever.
Ivorians fans go wild in Abidjan after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations as the Elephants clinch victory over the Super Eagles. Hundreds of people had gathered in the Abidjan fan zone to watch the final. IMAGES
Panama City, Oct 10 (EFE).- The Panama soccer team claimed a 1-0 victory over the United States Sunday during the Concacaf World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifier match, while Mexico once again emerged as leader of the pack.The game started slow, with both teams looking to better settle on the field of the Rommel Fernández stadium in the Panamanian capital. (Camera: CARLOS LEMOS).SHOT LIST: SOCCER FANS ARRIVE AT THE ROMMEL FERNANDEZ STADIUM TO WATCH THE CONCACAF WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 QUALIFIER SOCCER MATCH BETWEEN PANAMA AND THE UNITED STATES, IN PANAMA CITY, PANAMA.
African Football's organisers CAF says it will announce today whether Egypt or South Africa will stage the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bi-annual tournament. IMAGES of the arrival of Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF, at the Executive Committee (ComEx) meeting
Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast will start the tournament against Togo, Morocco and DR Congo. Gabon will host the tournament in January 2017, despite recent unrest. IMAGES of dignitaries ahead of draw.