Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has claimed that African has never produced a defender better than Jamie Carragher. Barton made the comments in support of Carragher, who was heavily criticised for saying the Africa Cup of Nations is not a major tournament. Carragher has since clarified his comments, admitting that he was clumsy with … Read more
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has cleared the air on his recent comments which belittle the Africa Cup of Nations. Carragher suggested that AFCON does not carry the same weight as other major international tournaments. The 47-year-old remarks have sparked widespread criticism from football figures and fans alike. “I love debates, but what I would … Read more
Jamie Carragher has released a statement on social media over his comments about the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Liverpool great flippantly commented that the continental competition isn’t a ‘major tournament’ and has plenty of knockbacks. Carragher was discussing Mohamed Salah’s form at the time following another goal and assist in a … Read more
Former Egypt international and erstwhile Aston Villa defender Ahmed El Mohamady has hit back at Jamie Carragher’s comments regarding Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah’s international career. El Mohamady’s criticism of the Liverpool legend was his comment, particularly in reference to Salah’s performances in major tournaments. Carragher had recently stated that Salah’s career had been lacking in … Read more
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has come under fire for comments on the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday. The Reds took a big step towards a first Premier League title in five years after beating City at the Etihad Stadium following goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik … Read more
Discover how the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) became one of the most-watched sports events of 2024! With over 1.4 billion viewers and 2.1 billion digital engagements, AFCON has cemented its place on the global stage. From record-breaking matches like Nigeria vs. South Africa to its massive presence on TikTok, this year’s tournament was unforgettable. … Read more
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament made a big splash this year, attracting a cumulative global audience of more than 1.4 billion viewers. According to ExpressVPN, that made AFCON the seventh most-watched sports event of 2024. The tournament is in good company judging by the top ten: UEFA European ChampionshipSummer Olympic GamesTour de FranceICC … Read more