GROUP A SQUAD LIST
GUINEA BISSAU
NIGERIA
IVORY COAST
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
AFCON TEASER
THE IVORY COAST IS READY FOR THE REST OF AFRICA
Jon Jones Updates Fans on Double Surgery Recovery, Sets Summer Return
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently underwent a second surgery, this time on his left elbow, following his previous pectoral injury. The surgery involved shaving down bone spurs, with a 10-week healing process expected. Jones, who is already sidelined due to the pec surgery, expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized patience in his recovery journey. Despite facing setbacks, Jones is set to return later in the summer, with a scheduled bout against Stipe Miocic, as confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White. Fans speculate on whether Jones will regain his peak form post-injury.
Ghana’s AFCON Preparations Hit a Roadblock with Disappointing Draw Against Namibia
Ghana’s readiness for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) took a hit as they were held to a goalless draw by Namibia in their final friendly match at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The lackluster performance left fans questioning the team’s capability for a deep run in the tournament. Despite being one of the lower-ranked teams heading to AFCON, Namibia frustrated the four-time African champions, who struggled to create clear opportunities. This result compounds Ghana’s recent struggles under coach Chris Hughton, with only one win in five games, raising concerns about their form ahead of the Group B opener against Cape Verde on January 14.