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Ivory Coast fancied to continue Cup of Nations revival

Ivory Coast fancied to continue Cup of Nations revival

HOSTS Ivory Coast are fancied to continue their remarkable revival at the Africa Cup of Nations and ride a frenzied wave of home support as they seek a place in the final with victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. The two meet in Abidjan on Wednesday just hours after Nigeria face South Africa in Bouake in the first semi-final. The winners advance to Sunday’s final in Abidjan. The Ivorians have put aside their stuttering start to the tournament, including a humiliating 4-0 loss in the group stage to tiny Equatorial Guinea, to reach the final four, roared on by…
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South Africa coach Broos brings a touch of good fortune to team’s cause

South Africa coach Broos brings a touch of good fortune to team’s cause

VETERAN coach Hugo Broos might not have had a convincing run in charge of South Africa before the Africa Cup of Nations finals but when it comes to the tournament the 71-year-old Belgian is proving to have the Midas touch. Former Belgium international Broos won the continental title with Cameroon in 2017, taking a side given little chance before the start all the way to the winners’ podium and seven years later has led equally unfancied South Africa to the last four. They will be considerable underdogs when they face Nigeria in Bouake on Wednesday but Broos’ team confounded the…
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