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Napoli Star Defender Receives Hero Welcome After AFCON Win

February 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella AFCON, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Senegal, Serie A, Transfer Market

Kalidou Koulibaly was greeted warmly by Napoli fans and his compatriots in Italy upon returning from Cameroon. Senegal bested Egypt on penalty kicks in the African Cup of Nations final. They took home the trophy for the first time in their history. The defender also addressed his future with the team, as an extension looms.

Ballon d’Or: AFCON Can Do for Salah What Copa America Did for Messi

February 5, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Serie A

Mohamed Salah captained Egypt to the AFCON 2021 final, seeing off host nation Cameroon in a penalty shootout in the Olembe stadium, Yaounde.

Salah and his national teammates started the tournament poorly, losing to Nigeria in their first game and …

AFCON 2021: Hosts Cameroon Well-Placed to Win Showpiece

February 2, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Serie A

After dispatching The Gambia in the AFCON Quarter Finals, Cameroon now have it all to do against record winners Egypt in Thursday’s Semi-Final in Yaoundé.

What We Learned as Nigeria Advance to AFCON Round of 16

January 15, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Serie A

An overall brilliant performance from the Super Eagles saw the West African side ease their way to the next round of then Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding display against Sudan.

Nigeria made their intent known early on after …

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had a day to forget as Egypt lose their Afcon 2021 opener to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night

Missing Salah: Four Takeaways as Liverpool Star Loses AFCON Opener

January 12, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Premier League, Serie A

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had a day to forget as Egypt lose their Afcon 2021 opener to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night.

Best XI Serie A Players at AFCON: Milan and Napoli Stars Included

January 10, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, AFCON, Africa Cup, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

The Cult of Calcio will be keeping an eye on the ongoing continental tournament and keep you updated with a special coverage. So let's check out the Best XI Serie A players who have been called up for AFCON.

Hakimi to Shine? Top Players to Watch Out for at AFCON

January 8, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Algeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, Serie A

The top players in Africa will converge in Cameroon for the 33rd edition of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations and we expect to see some of the best stars across Europe representing their nations. AFCON has long been a hotbed for several talented gems and the postponed 2021 edition will once again feature those playing right at the top of their game. With that in mind, we are evaluating the top players to look out for at AFCON 2021.

Cult of Calcio profiles the in-form forwards at AFCON 2021 and the chances of these players winning the Golden Boot in Cameroon

Can Salah Keep Up Form? Top Contenders to Win AFCON Golden Boot

January 8, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Serie A

The Africa Cup of Nations is filled with amazing talents across the continent hoping to showcase their qualities and create lasting memories for their national teams.

At AFCON 2021, the best players remain the Premier League trio of Mohamed Salah, …

Who Can Stop Algeria? Top Five Favorites to Win AFCON 2021

January 8, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Serie A

The biennial Africa Cup of Nations tournament kicks off in less than 24 hours and it is ample time to discuss the major contenders for the continental crown come February 6.

The Cult of Calcio will give a special focus …

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