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The 2023 African Cup of Nations, AFCON initially scheduled for Côte d’Ivoire next June will now be held in January and February 2024 due to the concerns over the rainy season in the country.   CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, made the announcement at a press conference held in Morocco  on Sunday, July 3.  “The 2023 AFCON will now be played between January and February 2024,” Mostepe told the media.   “This is one of the issues we discussed during our congress meeting here in Morocco and the official dates will be communicated later.   “It is after deliberations we came into the decision, we have partners and even though we make decisions, it is out of respect that we take the advice we are getting that we cannot take a risk (to host the tournament) and so that is why we have made the necessary announcement today (Sunday).   “It is not good for African football to play a tournament that can be washed out, it is not good for Africa and ...

Gunmen have abducted two Catholic priests identified as Rev. Father Peter Udo of St Patrick’s Catholic church Uromi in Esan North East and Rev. Father Philemon Oboh of St Joseph retreat center Ugboha in Esan South East local government area of Edo State.    The priests were kidnapped between Ehor and Iruekpen along the Benin-Ekpoma Expressway on Saturday, July 2.    It was gathered that the two clergymen had attended a programme in Benin city and were returning to base when their vehicle ran into the gunmen.   The gunmen were said to have fired several gun shots into the air which forced the car to stop. The priests were forced into the bush.    Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwanbuzor, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, July 3.    "This is to confirm the kidnap of two Catholic Rev. Fathers; Rev. Fr. Udo Peter of St. Patrick Catholic Church Uromi and Rev. Fr. Philemon Oboh of St...

Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag will hold talks with wantaway striker Cristiano Ronaldo when he returns to first team training.   Over the weekend, Ronaldo shocked fans when told Manchester United that he wishes to leave this summer should they receive a suitable offer amid concerns he will be unable to compete for the biggest trophies at the club.   The 37-year-old 'still has an affinity for the club' but at this stage of his career wants to be playing in the Champions League and does not see that happening at United.   His agent, Jorge Mendes met different clubs over recent weeks but there is also a limited market for a player on around £480,000 a week.  Ten Hag has been talking to all United players as he welcomes them back to training and will be keen to sit down with Ronaldo to understand his frustration ahead of their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia on Friday, according to Mail Online.