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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.

Napoli received mixed news from the infirmary as Lorenzo Insigne will sit out a few games, and Victor Osimhen might not return right away.

Osimhen Included in Nigeria’s Preliminary Squad for the AFCON

December 25, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Nigeria's preliminary squad for next month's African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

African Champions Cameroon Begin Title Defense with a Victory

June 26, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Jewels of the Nile

Defending African Champions Cameroon had to dig deep into their reserves to begin their AFCON title defense with 2-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau. It took 66 minutes of play for them to break the deadlock through a headed effort from defender Yaya Banana. Ghana were held by the Squirrels of Benin in their Group F opening match in Ismailia.

Jewels of The Nile: Mali Outclass AFCON Debutants Mauritania

June 25, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Jewels of the Nile, Mali, Mauritania, South Africa, Tunisia

AFCON debutants Mauritania were given a baptism of fire as they were beaten convincingly by West African neighbors Mali 4-1 in their Group E. Meanwhile, the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire began their campaign with a lone goal victory over Bafana Bafana, and Angola snatched a late equalizer to earn a 1-1 draw with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.

Les Fennecs, Atlas and Teranga Lions Make Winning AFCON Starts

June 24, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Algeria, Jewels of the Nile, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Senegal, Tanzania

Algeria’s Les Fennecs started their African Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 win over the Harambee Stars of Kenya at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo. Meanwhile, the Teranga Lions beat the Taifa Stars of Tanzania by two goals to nil, while Keimune’s own goal earned the Atlas Lions of Morocco a slim win over the Brave Warriors of Namibia.

Jewels of The Nile: The Birth of The Africa Cup of Nations

June 13, 2019 Mohamed Ezzat Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Jewels of the Nile

Did you know that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations will be the 32nd edition of the tournament? Do you know how and when it all started? If the answer is no, then you are in the right place. So let’s dive back into history and have look at how the idea of a continental tournament for African countries came to life, 62 years ago.

Jewels of The Nile: AFCON Mascot Between Past and Present

June 1, 2019 Mohamed Ezzat Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Egypt, Jewels of the Nile

On May 19, the Organizing Committee of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations unveiled the official mascot of the tournament: A footballer Pharaoh named Tut. While Committee Director Mohamed Fadel praised the work done by the creative agency, Tut's image doesn't seem to be very original, argues The Cult of Calcio's contributor Mohamed Ezzat.

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