Senegal walked away with the WAFU Cup of Nations title on Sunday, winning it on home soil after beating then-holders Ghana in a penalty shootout (one of many in the tournament).
While the sides in the Cup final were domestic-based versions of continental heavyweights, the Plate final was a story of success against the odds, as Guinea defeated tiny Cape Verde… also on penalties.
ESPN’s Ed Dove reveals his tournament awards following a fascinating two weeks of African football.
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Guinea beat Cape Verde on penalties to be crowned Plate champions. Watch WAFU Cup of Nations on ESPN+.
THIES, Senegal — Hosts Senegal will square off with holders Ghana at Stade Lot Dior in Thies on Sunday, in the first final of the new-look WAFU Cup of Nations.
It’s a clash that should be a delight for neutrals, with the finalists having been the top two seeded sides ahead of the draw, and being among the most eye-catching teams going forward during the two-week regional West African showpiece.
The revised WAFU Cup of Nations format means that no side is eliminated after the first round matches,…
Cape Verde beat Gambia 1-0 thanks to Paulo Norta’s goal. To watch WAFU Cup of Nations, sign up for ESPN+.
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Cape Verde beat Gambia 1-0 thanks to Paulo Norta’s goal. To watch WAFU Cup of Nations, sign up for ESPN+.
A first-half rocket from Paulo Norta sent Cape Verde into the Plate Final of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations after beating Gambia 1-0 at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal on Tuesday.
Gambia started strong and came close to scoring in the seventh minute when Momodou Bojang met an inch perfect left-wing cross from Muhamed Samba, but his 10-yard header was spectacularly saved by keeper Kevin Sousa.
The Cape Verde shot-stopper was at his best again in the 23rd minute, this time flinging himself across…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles crashed out of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations after a disastrous penalty shoot-out saw them lose 3-2 to Cape Verde after regulation time ended 1-1 at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal, on Saturday.
The Super Eagles controlled the possession stakes in the first half but for all their dominance they struggled to create significant goal scoring chances, largely due to poor passing in the final third.
Nigeria’s first real threat on goal came on the half-hour mark when Williams…
Cape Verde beat Nigeria in the Plate quarterfinals. To watch WAFU Cup of Nations, sign up for ESPN+.
Nigeria’s Phase 1 defeat to Togo at the WAFU Cup of Nations saw them drop to the Plate competition, and now they must beat Cape Verde to salvage any kind of goodwill from fans.
A win in the match in Thies, Senegal, on Saturday night is a minimum requirement for what is essentially a Super Eagles B slash C team, made up of domestic-based players trying to reach the senior team.
Coach Imama Amapakabo, on deck instead of regular head honcho Gernot Rohr, was quick to take responsibility after his side…
Ivory Coast were too physical for Cape Verde in a comfortable 3-1 win to advance to the Cup quarterfinals. To watch WAFU Cup of Nations, subscribe to ESPN+.