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Helen Obiri to run again in Boston!

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Helen Obiri to run again in Boston!

Defending champion Obiri leads women’s field for Boston Marathon

 

Hellen Obiri wins the 2023 Boston Marathon (© Getty Images)

 

Organizers of the BAA Boston Marathon have announced that Hellen Obiri will defend her title at the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on 15 April.

 

The two-time world 5000m champion is one of four past Boston winners who’ll take to the start-line of this year’s race, alongside two-time champion Edna Kiplagat, 2019 winner Worknesh Degefa and 2018 victor Desiree Linden.

 

Obiri – the only woman in history to have won senior world titles indoors, outdoors and at cross country – made her marathon debut in New York in 2022, clocking 2:25:49, a time that remains her PB.

 

Five months later, she won on Boston’s downhill course in 2:21:38, then triumphed in a tactical race in New York at the end of 2023 in 2:27:23.

 

“I am excited to return to the 2024 Boston Marathon to try to defend my title,” said Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medallist. “Boston is a historic race and I would like to add my name further to its history on 15 April. Winning such a historic marathon with my family waiting at the finish line was an amazing experience.”

 

Degefa is the fastest in the field. The Ethiopian won on her marathon debut in Dubai in 2017, then regained that title in 2020, having also won in Boston in 2019 in between those races. She didn’t compete at all in 2021 or 2022 as she had two children during that time, but she returned to action in 2023 and clocked a PB of 2:15:51 to win in Valencia.

 

She’ll be joined by fellow Ethiopians Tadu Teshome and Hiwot Gebrekidan, both of whom have set sub-2:18 PBs in Valencia in recent years.

 

Other Ethiopian women in the line-up include 2015 world 5000m silver medallist Senbere Teferi and former world half marathon record-holder Ababel Yeshaneh, a previous podium finisher in Boston, New York and Chicago.

 

Kiplagat, the 2017 and 2021 champion, will be making her seventh appearance at the Boston Marathon. The 44-year-old, who has a PB of 2:19:50, finished seventh at the New York Marathon two months ago.

 

Other leading Kenyans in the field include 2022 world marathon silver medallist Judith Korir, 2022 New York champion Sharon Lokedi, 2015 world silver medallist Helah Kiprop, and 2014 world half marathon silver medallist

 

Mary Ngugi-Cooper

 

Surprise world bronze medallist Fatima Gardadi will be making her first ever appearance in a World Marathon Majors race. Before finishing third in Budapest last year, the Moroccan had won in Marrakech in 2022 and Rabat in 2023. More recently, she set a PB of 2:24:12 to finish second in Xiamen earlier this month.

 

Linden leads the US contingent, along with Emma Bates, who finished fifth last year.

 

Elite women’s field

 

Worknesh Degefa (ETH) 2:15:51
Tadu Teshome (ETH) 2:17:36
Hiwot Gebrekidan (ETH) 2:17:59
Judith Korir (KEN) 2:18:20
Meseret Belete (ETH) 2:18:21
Tiruye Mesfin (ETH) 2:18:47
Worknesh Edesa (ETH) 2:18:51
Zeineba Yimer (ETH) 2:19:07
Senbere Teferi (ETH) 2:19:21
Dera Dida (ETH) 2:19:24
Edna Kiplagat (KEN) 2:19:50
Mary Ngugi-Cooper (KEN) 2:20:22
Nazret Weldu Gebrehiwet (ERI) 2:20:29
Ababel Yeshaneh (ETH) 2:20:51
Vibian Chepkirui (KEN) 2:20:59
Helah Kiprop (KEN) 2:21:27
Buze Diriba (ETH) 2:23:11
Emma Bates (USA) 2:23:18
Sharon Lokedi (KEN) 2:23:23
Malindi Elmore (CAN) 2:23:30
Fatima Gardadi (MAR) 2:24:12
Angie Orjuela (COL) 2:25:35
Fabienne Konigstein (GER) 2:25:48
Hellen Obiri (KEN) 2:25:49
Desiree Linden (USA) 2:25:55
Jackie Gaughan (USA) 2:27:08
Dominique Scott (RSA) 2:27:31

 

New venue for Steelers vs. Bills

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New venue for Steelers vs. Bills

Playoff game in Buffalo could be moved to Cleveland

 

NFL wildcard game between Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers could be played in ClevelandNFL wildcard game between Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers could be played in Cleveland© Provided by Daily Mail

 

Sunday’s NFL wildcard game between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers could be moved to Cleveland if lake effect weather prompts a state of emergency to be declared in Western New York, Max Winters reports for Daily Mail.

On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for much of Western New York, including Orchard Park, where the Bills play home games.

It is in effect from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning, and states over seven inches of snow are possible over the weekend, with winds possibly reaching 60mph.

Pittsburgh’s KDKA Radio is now reporting that Browns stadium officials have already been informed that a switch of venues may be required.

Cleveland Browns Stadium is located 184 miles southwest of Orchard Park.

Cleveland Browns Stadium officials have been put on alert in case the game has to be moved

Cleveland Browns Stadium officials have been alerted in case the game must be moved. Provided by Daily Mail

It will be a massive blow for Josh Allen and the Bills if they have to give up home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

But Mike Tomlin and the Steelers, who go into the game as underdogs, would be delighted to have the game moved to a neutral venue.

The report also predicts temperatures in the 20s at kick-off time, although it could feel as much as 10 to 15 degrees colder.

‘We’ve been through a lot of games here where we’ve had to, no pun intended, weather the storm that way, right,’ Bills coach Sean McDermott said this week.

‘It affects how you play the game, how you manage the game. So when we have that here, it’s an added dimension to our preparation.’

Playing away from Buffalo would be a major boost to T.J. Watt and the rest of the Steelers

Playing away from Buffalo would be a significant boost to T.J. Watt and the rest of the Steelers© Provided by Daily Mail

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he’s sticking with Mason Rudolph for the trip to Buffalo.

Rudolph is 3-0 as a starter since taking over for an ineffective Mitch Trubisky before a game against Cincinnati on December 23.

The Steelers have averaged 27 points since Rudolph took over, a total of 10 points more than they had been averaging during a sometimes rocky season that included a 1-4 stretch from mid-November to mid-December that dropped Pittsburgh out of playoff position.

‘We’re simply staying with the hot hand and not disrupting the apple cart,’ Tomlin said Tuesday.

‘We’ve been in some tough circumstances. He’s delivered, we’ve delivered.’

AFCON 2023 Opening Game Preview

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AFCON 2023 Opening Game Preview

Hosts wary of potential Guinea Bissau ‘trap’ in the opener

 

 

Host nation Cote d’Ivoire will be on high alert for a potential giant-killing when they face Guinea-Bissau in Saturday’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 curtain-raiser.

 

The Elephants are heavy favorites for the Group A clash against a Djurtus side that has never won an Afcon game in three previous tournaments.

 

But coach Jean-Louis Gasset is wary of complacency against opponents with nothing to lose in front of 60,000 fans in Abidjan.

 

“We cannot underestimate Guinea-Bissau,” said Gasset. “In these types of opening games, there is always a risk the underdog is fired up to cause an upset.”

 

Cote d’Ivoire hopes to emulate the class of 1984 by launching their campaign with a big win as hosts.

 

That victorious side 39 years ago thrashed Togo 3-0 in Abidjan in the tournament’s first match.

 

But Bissau will take inspiration from holding Gabon to a 1-1 draw in the 2017 opener, targeting a famous first Afcon victory.

 

“We know we can create a sensation against the hosts,” insisted Bissau coach Baciro Cande.

 

The Elephants can call on an array of Europe-based stars like Sebastian Haller, Eric Bailly, and Franck Kessie as they eye glory on home soil.

 

With a squad packed with quality, the Elephants are justified favorites if they can handle the weight of expectation in front of a packed stadium.

 

But opening games can prove unpredictable and cagey – so Cote d’Ivoire must avoid falling into a Bissau trap that could derail their TotalEnergies CAF campaign.

 

 

Cote d’Ivoire v Guinea Bissau
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Venue: Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe

 

 

Pharaohs fancy another bite at AFCON apple

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Pharaohs fancy another bite at AFCON apple

Egypt is aiming for a record extending crown – Mahmoud Trezeguet

 

 

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations record holders (7), Egypt are aiming to extend record.

 

This was the bold statement made by Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan, also known as Trezeguet upon the Pharaohs’ arrival in Cote d’Ivoire.

 

Egypt will be based at Cote d’Ivoire capital of Abidjan where they are drawn in group B alongside Ghana, Mozambique and Cape Verde.

 

“It is a difficult group. It is not easy. All the African teams are strong and have very good players. We will play all the matches as finals and see what they look like We came here aiming for a new title. Since our arrival, the entire team has only one goal, to go be crowned champions.”

 

The former Aston Villa player, who is preparing to participate in his fourth TotalEnergies AFCON, retains a painful memory of the last two finals that the Egyptians lost in 2017 against Cameroon and 2021 in Cameroon against Senegal.

 

“It is really difficult to lose two finals. It is painful but we will try again to get the title. We must have what we deserve, and we hope that this time luck will be on our side and that God will help us.”

 

Egypt kick off their campaign against Mozambique on Sunday, 14 January before facing Ghana four days later, with Cape Verde set to be their last group fixture on 22 January.

 

In numbers, AFCON has and will thrive

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In numbers, AFCON has and will thrive

TOTALENERGIES CAF AFCON is a record maker

 

 

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 is days away from commencing.

 

In its 34th year, the previous 33 editions have been storied and laden with numerous records.

 

ONE 

 

The Teranga Lions of Senegal broke their long-standing jinx in 2022 to win their first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Cameroon following a disappointing year in 2019.

 

TWO 

 

Côte d’Ivoire has won the Africa Cup of Nations two times in its history. They achieved this feat in 1992 and 2015. On both occasions, they defeated Ghana on penalties.

 

THREE 

 

Three countries, hosts Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia, took part in the first tournament in February 1957, and there was no qualifying competition.

 

FOUR 

 

Ghana have won the Africa Cup of Nations FOUR times in their history. Their last triumph came in 1982 in Libya.

FIVE 

 

Nigerian International Odion Ighalo scored 5 goals as the top scorer in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

 

SIX 

 

Four players, Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o, Ghanaian duo Asamoah Gyan as well as Andre Ayew, and Zambia’s Kalusha Bwalya, have scored in SIX different AFCON Tournaments. No players have scored in more editions of the competition than them.

 

SEVEN 

 

Egypt is the most prosperous country in the Africa Cup of Nations history, with seven titles. They won in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010.

 

EIGHT

 

Egypt’s Ahmed Hassan and Cameroon’s Rigobert Song hold the record for the most AFCON participations, with each player featured in eight finals tournaments in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010. This record could be tied by Ghana’s Andre Ayew at Côte d’Ivoire.

 

NINE 

 

Egypt and Ghana have both reached 9 AFCON Finals. While Egypt has won seven, Ghana has had four wins.

 

TEN 

 

Kalusha Bwayla, Joel Tiehi, Santos, Ndaye Mulamba, and Andre Ayew scored ten goals in the Africa Cup of Nations.

 

The City ‘Where Gallus Meets Greatness’

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The City ‘Where Gallus Meets Greatness’

Welcome to the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24!

 

 

Welcome, or fáilte, as the Gaelic speakers in Scotland would say, to the digital home of the 19th edition of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow in 2024.

 

Glasgow has a proven track record of hosting major sporting events, and 10 years after the 2014 Commonwealth Games, we are excited to continue the sporting legacy as three days of world-class action arrive in the city from 1-3 March 2024.

 

There will be six sessions of action-packed sport over three days of intense competition in the intimate setting of the Emirates Arena, with many of the best athletes in the world competing for prestigious World Indoor titles. Up to 650 competitors from more than 130 countries are expected to participate, competing in 26 events – 13 for men and 13 for women.

 

As this is the first time the World Athletics Indoor Championships has been hosted in Scotland, a fresh look has been created for the event, incorporating the saltire flag, elements of Glasgow’s skyline, and the Scots language to evoke a sense of place and promote Scotland’s unique cultural identity to the world.

 

Using the Scots language, the event strapline ‘Where Gallus Meets Greatness’ signifies Scotland’s ambition as the perfect event stage. The phrase combines ‘Gallus’, the local vernacular for ‘daring and bold’ with greatness, a word commonly associated with major sporting champions.

 

With athletes and fans hoping to be part of moments of greatness during the three days of intense and thrilling competition, the strapline loosely translates to ‘Who Dares Wins’. We hope to witness many iconic sporting moments when the event begins in March.

 

It’s almost time for the World Athletics Indoor Championships to arrive in Glasgow, and we look forward to inviting the world into our city, ‘‘Where Gallus Meets Greatness”.

 

With 50 days to go, Glasgow is set to become ‘The City’

 

WICGlasgow24 New Pictogram Designs (© WICGlasgow24)

With only 50 days to go until the start of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24, a new championships time creative has been unveiled for this prestigious world event, with the launch of a new strap-line alongside athlete pictograms and city landmark sketches to bring a uniquely Scottish look and feel to the competition.

 

With WICGlasgow24 taking place from 1-3 March, the countdown to the event is now well underway, with less than two months until the world’s best athletes descend on Glasgow for a feast of top-class athletics in front of a sell-out crowd.

 

More than 700 athletes are expected to compete in Glasgow. With the championships falling within the qualification period for the Paris 2024 Olympics, this gives the event extra significance as competitors go for gold in front of the knowledgeable Glasgow crowd, who will get close to the action in the intimate setting of the Emirates Arena.

 

As this is the first time the World Athletics Indoor Championships has been hosted in Scotland, a fresh look has been created for the event, incorporating the saltire flag, elements of Glasgow’s skyline, and the Scots language to evoke a sense of place and promote Scotland’s unique cultural identity to the world.

 

Pictogram Images Featuring The New Event LookPictogram Images Featuring The New Event Look (© WICGlasgow24)
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Using the Scots language, the event strapline ‘Where Gallus Meets Greatness’ signifies Scotland’s ambition as the perfect event stage. The phrase combines ‘Gallus’, the local vernacular for ‘daring and bold’ with greatness, a word commonly associated with major sporting champions.

 

With athletes and fans hoping to be part of moments of greatness during the three days of intense and thrilling competition, the strapline loosely translates to ‘Who Dares Wins’.

 

WICGlasgow24 Event StraplineWICGlasgow24 Event Strapline (© WICGlasgow24)

The brand development is unique and specific to Scotland and Glasgow, incorporating the event’s thistle logo and brand colors in addition to the saltire, Scotland’s national flag, and a nod to contemporary tartan.

 

The pictograms feature several Glasgow landmarks, including the iconic Duke of Wellington Statue, the Clyde Arc Bridge, and the Emirates Arena event venue. At the same time, the athletes pose in the style of the sport’s three disciplines: running, jumping, and throwing. Eagle-eyed individuals will also spot the event logo incorporated into the athletes’ clothing in a fun and playful way.

 

Championships Director Stuart Campbell said: “I am delighted to unveil our new event look and strapline to mark 50 days to go until the World Athletics Indoor Championships get underway.

 

“With the world coming to Glasgow, it has always been an essential part of our mission to highlight Scotland’s unique cultural identity, and I believe we have managed this, taking our thistle logo to the next level and reimagining it in the form of athlete pictograms.

 

“We were also very keen to incorporate the language of the Scots into our event strapline to give a sense of place, and I believe we have managed this with the inclusion of the word ‘Gallus’ – a phrase that I’m sure will stir a passion embedded in Scots and Glaswegians alike.”

 

“I can’t wait to see the city and the venue come alive with our branding as we move closer to the starting blocks and welcome the world to Glasgow.”

 

With only 50 days to go, it’s almost time for the World Athletics Indoor Championships to arrive in Glasgow, and we look forward to inviting the world into our city ‘‘Where Gallus Meets Greatness”.

 

Culled from World Athletics

 

AFCON 2023: Meet the Coaches

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AFCON 2023: Meet the Coaches

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON: Group B

 

 

CAFOnline.com looks at the exciting line-up of coaches in Group D of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023.

 

  • Two coaches make their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023 debut in Group B
  • Chiquinho Conde is leading Mozambique at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON for the first time in 10 years
  • Bubista is making a second successive TotalEnergies CAF AFCON appearance with Cape Verde

 

As things get heated on the pitch during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023, there will be a continuous feast of know-how and technical acumen in the dugout.

 

Group B has so much to give as far as coaches go.

 

CAFOnline.com puts the spotlight on the coaches in Group B.

 

Rui Vitória – EGYPT

 

Born in Portugal, Vitória is heading to his first-ever TotalEnergies CAF AFCON after signing up to be the head coach of Egypt in 2022.

 

Before joining Egypt, Rui Vitória had a stint with Portuguese giants Benfica, where he won a domestic treble in his first season and went ahead to defend the Portuguese topflight league the following season.

 

Despite being a new face on the continent, the Portuguese international has what it takes to deliver on a big stage like the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON.

 

Chris Hughton – GHANA

 

For over four decades, Ghana has failed to win an AFCON title, and the 34th edition provides another platform for them to end the long drought.

 

To lead this campaign is the 65-year-old English-born Chris Hughton, who was appointed as the head coach after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

 

Chris, despite his rich experience in the English Premier League, has never been to the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON before.

 

The former Tottenham, West Ham, and Brentford player are hoping to write history in Côte d’Ivoire.

 

Bubista – CAPE VERDE

 

The Cape Verde National team is led by Bubista.

 

Bubista was a player for the Cape Verde National team, where he played 28 games as a defender.

 

The 54-year-old has been in charge of Cape Verde since 2020, and this will be his second AFCON. He qualified for the last edition in Cameroon and finished in the Round of 16.

 

Cape Verde finds themselves in a much more difficult group with past winners Ghana and Egypt.

 

Chiquinho Conde – MOZAMBIQUE

 

Chiquinho is one of the key men in the history of Mozambique football as a player and a coach.

 

As a player, Chiquinho spent most of his years playing in Portugal for clubs like SC Braga, Sporting Lisbon, among others.

 

He also appeared in three TotalEnergies CAF AFCON tournaments for Mozambique.

 

Before his appointment as the head coach for the Mambas, they had failed to qualify for the last six editions of the Africa Cup of Nations but managed to secure qualification for the 2023 edition.

 

Group D

 

 

  • Djamel Belmadi is chasing another TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023 glory with Algeria
  • Amir Abdou is leading Mauritania to a third successive AFCON finals
  • Pedro Gonçalves is eyeing more history with Angola
  • Hubert Velud expects to rely on his vast Africa experience to shine with the Stallions

 

Group D presents some of the finest coaches in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023.

 

Djamel Belmadi will be chasing his second AFCON trophy after winning it with Algeria in 2019.

 

Hubert Velud, after making an appearance with Togo despite qualifying them in 2010 due to an attack on his team, has another opportunity to make history with Burkina Faso.

 

CAFOnline.com looks at the exciting lineup of coaches in Group D.

 

Djamel Belmadi – Algeria

 

For the third successive time, Djamel Belmadi will be leading Algeria to a TotalEnergies CAF AFCON tournament.

 

He managed to end the country of his birth’s 29-year wait for an AFCON trophy in 2019 when he guided them to victory.

 

Belmadi made 20 appearances for the Algerian national team from 2000 to 2004 and played his club football for French giant Olympic Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain.

 

Though a tough one, Algeria is one of the favorites to win the trophy in Côte d’Ivoire.

 

Hubert Velud – Burkina Faso

 

Born in France, Velud played as a goalkeeper for Stade de Reims. He hung his boots in 1990 and became a manager.

 

He has vast experience on the Africa continent at the club level. He has managed ES Sètif, USM Algiers TP Mazembe in 2012, 2013, and 2016, respectively.

 

In 2010, he led the Togolese national team to the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON.

 

Sixteen years on, Velud has another opportunity to play in the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, this time with Burkina Faso, and they are in a group they can manage and progress.

 

Amir Abdou – Mauritania

 

The Mauritanian national team will be coached by Amir Abdou, who hails from Comoros.

 

Amir spent eight years coaching the Comoros national team, where he managed to qualify them for their first Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon in 2021.

 

After guiding Mauritania to what is their third consecutive qualification for the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, a knockout stage qualification will be in sight for Amir Abdou.

 

Pedro Gonçalves – Angola

 

Born in Angola, Pedro Gonçalves has passed through the ranks as a coach for the various Angolan national teams.

 

He started with the Angolan U-17 team in 2018 after stints with 1º de Agosto. He won the Cosafa Cup and also qualified them for their first-ever U-17 FIFA World Cup in 2019.

 

This led to his appointment as the head coach of the U-20 and U-23 national teams before getting the nod as the head coach of the national team in 2019.

 

He qualified for the CHAN tournament in 2022 and finished second in his group.

 

Gonçalves capped what has been a top performance so far with Angola with TotalEnergies CAF AFCON qualification in 2023.

 

AFCON 2023: Cote d’Ivoire welcomes the world

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Six world-class stadiums ready for kick-off

 

 

Countdown to AFCON 2023, presented by Ed Emeanua

 

With less than 48 hours to kick off, CAFOnline looks at all the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 host venues.

 

A total of six world-class stadiums spread across five host cities will play host to the 34th edition of Africa’s biggest football tournament between 13 January and 11 February.

 

Alassane Ouattara Stadium

 

 

CITY                                                                 Ebimpe

STADIUM CONSTRUCTION                            2016 – 2020

CAPACITY                                                        60 000

 

Located in one of the country’s economic hubs in Abidjan, the Alassane Ouattara Stadium will host the tournament’s opening and closing ceremonies.

 

The 60,000-seater capacity arena headlines one of many infrastructure legacies of the tournament for the host nation and will bring several economic opportunities after the final whistle.

 

The erecting of the world-class venue began in 2016 with the breaking of ground for the multi-purpose venue.

 

It was officially inaugurated on 3 October 2020 in a ceremony attended by senior government ministers and officials before an exhibition match between two of the nation’s biggest clubs, Asec Mimosas and Africa Sports Abidjan.

 

In addition to its large hosting capacity, the stadium is a multi-purpose venue that boasts several world-class amenities such as an athletics track, conference facilities, gyms, auditorium and VIP facilities.

 

Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium

  

CITY                            Abidjan

BUILT                          1952

RENOVATION             2021 – 2023

CAPACITY                   29 000

 

 

Named after the nation’s first Head of State, President Felix Houphouet-Boigny, this is one of the country’s heritage venues and will play host to Africa’s biggest event for the second time, having been one of the two host venues back in 1984.

 

In line with meeting the required CAF Standards, the stadium underwent complete renovations to its structural setup, seating, pitch, dressing rooms and hospitality suites.

 

The seating capacity doubled to 29,000 for the tournament, along with other facility upgrades to the venue.

 

In addition to football, the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium boasts an athletics track and has hosted several principal sporting codes and events in Abidjan.

 

Stade de la Paix

 

CITY                             Bouake

BUILT                          1983

RENOVATIONS           2019 – 2023

CAPACITY                   40 000

 

 

One of Côte d’Ivoire’s most iconic football stadiums, Stade de la Paix, which is located in the nation’s second-largest city of Bouake, will be hosting its second TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after being one of the host venues back in 1984.

 

One of the venue’s most memorable events includes Cameroon’s dramatic semi-final 5-4 penalty win against Algeria in the 1984 TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, where the Indomitable Lions claimed the title.

 

The stadium has since received a major facelift from its original 15,000 to the now 40,000 capacity seating, among other upgrades, ahead of the tournament.

 

Additional upgrades include a fully equipped media centre, auditorium, and conference facilities as well as an upgraded spectator parking facility to accommodate the thousands of expected fans.

 

Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium

 

CITY                            Korhogo

BUILT                          2019 – 2023

CAPACITY                  20 000

 

 

Located in the northern part of Cote d’Ivoire’s city of Korhogo, Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly is one of the legacies that will come with hosting an international event of the magnitude of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

 

The newly built stadium covers a vast 20.17 hectares of land to add to the city’s aesthetic beauty.

 

The hosting capacity will be 20,000, with a quality natural grass field, an athletics track, a media centre, a broadcast compound, and other stadium facilities required for hosting international events.

 

Stade Charles Konan Banny

 

CITY                            Yamoussoukro

BUILT                          2019 – 2021

CAPACITY                  20 000

 

 

Located in the nation’s capital of Yamoussoukro, which is constantly abuzz with economic activity, the newly built Stade Charles Konan Banny forms part of the city’s monumental architecture and will add to the city’s economic hub of activity the tournament.

 

After two years of construction, the stadium hosted its first football match on 3 June, which served as a qualifier for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 finals as the hosts edged Zambia 3-1 at the grand opening.

 

The stadium has a seating capacity 20,000, an athletics track, media facilities, hospitality suites and conference centres.

 

Stade Laurent Pokou 

 

CITY                San Pedro

BUILT              2019 – 2023

CAPACITY       20 000

 

 

An architectural beauty located in the culturally rich region of Poro, Stade Laurent Pokou also forms part of the infrastructure legacy of hosting the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023.

 

With construction beginning in 2018, the 20,000-seater is poised to be a jewel for San Pedro.

 

Covering 23.33 hectares of land, the stadium’s elegant design is complemented by its world-class facilities, including a state-of-the-art natural grass pitch, conference centres, media centre and other facilities that will drive economic activity after the final whistle.

 

CAF Boss to visit Ivorian Head of State

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CAF Boss to visit Ivorian Head of State

Meets His Excellency Alassane Ouattara on Thursday

 

 

Countdown to AFCON 2023, presented by Ed Emeanua

 

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Dr. Patrice Motsepe will visit the President of Cote d’Ivoire, His Excellency Mr Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire today, 11 January 2024 ahead of the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

 

The CAF President, Dr. Motsepe, is in Abidjan as the CAF and the Local Organizing Committee prepare for the opening and the rest of the matches this weekend.

 

CAF will syndicate photographs of the meeting. The Photographs are free for editorial use only.

 

 

‘Côte d’Ivoire will be the best in history’

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‘Côte d’Ivoire will be the best in history’

Says Senegal captain as champions arrive

 

 

Countdown to AFCON 2023, presented by Ed Emeanua

 

Reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal arrived in Cote d’Ivoire to defend their title, insisting that the 2023 edition of the tournament will be the best in history.

 

The Lions of Teranga touched down in Yamoussoukro, their base for their Group C matches, admitting that they will face a more formidable challenge to retain their title because of the presence of the top teams.

 

Senegal is drawn into one of the most challenging groups of the competition, consisting of five-time winners, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Guinea, who will all seriously threaten the champions.

 

The Teranga Lions are undoubtedly one of the strong title contenders as the reigning champions who have made it to two consecutive TotalEnergies CAF AFCON finals (2019, 2021).

 

Speaking to CAFOnline.com from the team’s base camp, Kalidou Koulibaly said this would be one of the best TotalEnergies CAF AFCON tournaments as all strong African nations had qualified to be in Cote d’Ivoire.

 

“I think that the Côte d’Ivoire edition will be the best in the competition’s history because all the big teams are present and fully prepared. It will show the true image of African football, and I think whoever wins the title will deserve it.”

 

The Senegal skipper urged his nation to keep the team in their prayers as they prepare to defend the title against the best African teams on the continent over the next few weeks.

 

“I ask the Senegalese fans to be behind us during the competition and to pray for us in their prayers. Their support will take us far in the competition, and we will represent them well and give them a big gift in the end.”

 

Senegal kick off their title defense on 15 January against Gambia before facing the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a battle of the lions three days later on the 18th before concluding their group campaign against Guinea on 23 January.

 

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