AFCON 2024: African Heavyweights Tumble As Underdogs Rise

AFCON 2024: African Heavyweights Tumble As Underdogs Rise

From Ivory Coast’s dramatic comeback to shock exits of football powerhouses, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 has proven to be one of the most unpredictable tournaments…..CONTINUE READING

Morocco, Africa’s top-ranked team and 2022 World Cup semi-finalists, faced an unexpected defeat by South Africa in the last 16, while traditional giants Egypt, Cameroon, and Ghana have already exited.

The tournament also witnessed Senegal’s elimination on penalties and the absence of reigning champions in knockout ties.

The quarter-finals will feature underdogs like Cape Verde, Guinea, and Angola, challenging the notion that there are “small teams” in African football.