Description
Added on the 12/01/2022 00:02:39 - Copyright : France 24 EN
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
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
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.
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.
Buenos Aires, Sep 9 (EFE).- With a hat-trick in Argentina’s world cup qualifier win over Bolivia (3-0) on Thursday, Lionel Messi overtook Brazilian legend Pelé's South American international men's career goal record of 77.Argentina's captain, who was the star of the match at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, achieved the new record of 79 international career goals in 153 games played for the country. (Camera: ALBERTO CARATOZZOLO).B-ROLL OF ARGENTINE SOCCER FANS ARRIVING AT THE MONUMENTAL STADIUM IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, AHEAD OF THE MATCH BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND BOLIVIA.SOUND BITES: ARGENTINE SOCCER FAN, SANTIAGO MUÑOZ. TRANSLATIONS: The truth is that it is very emotional, it was what I missed the most. The Argentine people are very passionate, very soccer fanatic. We looked forward to his comeback. That is very important. It happens in a good context, the selection becomes champion after so many years in search of that title and with Messi still active. I'm very happy.
Rio de Janeiro, Jul 10 (EFE).- Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 Saturday in the final of the Copa America with a goal by Ángel Di María at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.The 15th championship trophy ended a 28-year title drought.Argentinian captain Lionel Messi, who finished as the tournament's top goalscorer with four scores, also ended his wait for a first major international title. (Camera: JANAINA QUINET).SHOT LIST: ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL FANS OUTSIDE MARACANA STADIUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.