January 24, 2017
Senegal/Algeria: Lions of Teranga Oust Star-Studded Algeria from Afcon
Algeria were condemned to another failure at the African Nations Cup finals after a 2-2 draw with Senegal on Monday saw them finish third in Group B in Gabon. Read more »
Ghana/Egypt: Pharaohs Hope to Join Black Stars in Afcon Quarterfinals
Egypt need just a point from their final African Nations Cup Group D clash against Ghana in Port Gentil on Wednesday to be sure of a quarterfinal place, and will be confident of… Read more »
January 23, 2017
Cote d'Ivoire/Morocco: The Elephants Have an Afcon Date With Destiny
Title holders Cote d'Ivoire face a date with destiny as they seek to sneak into the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup with victory over Group C rivals Morocco in Oyem on… Read more »
January 22, 2017
Senegal/Algeria: Do-or-Die for Desert Foxes Against Relaxed Senegal
It is do-or-die for Algeria as they prepare to take on Group B leaders Senegal in their final pool match at the 2017 African Nations Cup in Franceville on Monday, but not even… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Tunisia: Can Warriors Upset the Carthage Eagles?
Tunisia need just a point from their final Group B clash with Zimbabwe in Libreville on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals and at the… Read more »
Uganda/Egypt: Cranes Can Hold Heads High After Losing to Pharaohs
Egypt's coach, Hector Cuper, has leapt to the defence of his side following a scrappy 1-0 Group D victory over minnows Uganda on Saturday. Read more »
January 21, 2017
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Pantheon of Heroes
The African Nations Cup finals have often been the platform for heroes to be born and reputations made in their 60-year history. Read more »
Morocco/Togo: Atlas Lions Achieve Convincing Afcon Victory
Morocco served notice of their potential at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals with a convincing 3-1 victory over Togo in their second Group C match in Oyem on Friday, moving the… Read more »
January 19, 2017
Algeria/Tunisia: End of the Road for Algeria at #AFCON2017?
Algeria stand on the brink of another failure at the African Nations Cup finals after gifting Tunisia a 2-1 victory in their second Group B clash at in Franceville on Tuesday. Read more »
January 20, 2017
Egypt/Uganda: Cottonwool for the Old Man of Afcon
Egypt coach Hector Cuper is battling a goalkeeper crisis ahead of his side's crucial Group D clash against Uganda at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in Gabon on Saturday (19h00… Read more »
January 19, 2017
Morocco/Togo: Atlas Lions Face Must-Win Afcon Match Friday
If Herve Renard is to realise his dream of a third African Nations Cup title then a positive result for his Moroccan side against Togo in their second Group C clash in Oyem on… Read more »
January 18, 2017
Egypt/Mali: Lacklustre, Bruising Battle as Pharaohs Tackle Eagles
Egypt and Mali served a dour offering in their opening Group D game at the African Nations Cup finals on Tuesday, playing to a 0-0 draw that was contested mostly in the midfield… Read more »
Tunisia/Algeria: Carthage Eagles Face Do-or-Die Clash
Tunisia faces a do-or-die clash with Algeria as they prepare for a crunch Group B African Nations Cup encounter in Franceville on Thursday (16h00 GMT). Read more »
January 17, 2017
Africa: Five Afcon Stars Who Ditched Europe
It used to be that African-born players were clamouring to feature for European nations, with the continent losing a steady stream of stars that would otherwise bolster their… Read more »
January 16, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa/Morocco: Leopards Capitalise on Chances to Take Down Atlas Lions
The Democratic Republic of Congo put behind them a row over bonuses that saw the players skip training last week to eke out a crucial 1-0 victory over Morocco in their opening… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Algeria: Despite Attacking Prowess, Warriors Can't Outdo Desert Foxes
With a little more quality in both the attacking and defensive thirds, Zimbabwe might have pulled off the first surprise win of the 2017 African nations Cup finals on Sunday, but… Read more »
Senegal/Tunisia: Senegal Needs to Sort Out Panicked Defence
On the face of it Senegal's 2-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals looked routine, but the fancied west Africans were forced… Read more »
Egypt/Mali: Pharaohs Eager to Claim Afcon After Seven Years
Egypt return to the African Nations Cup finals for the first time in seven years and are eager to prove their credentials as one of the tournament favourites as they open their… Read more »
January 15, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa/Morocco: Leopards Seek Return to Former Glory At Afcon
DR Congo will be keen to show that their improvement over the last few years has been no fluke as they start their 2017 African Nations Cup Group C campaign with a mouth-watering… Read more »
January 14, 2017
Senegal/Tunisia: Who's Who of Football Face Carthage Eagles on Sunday
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal will receive a stern early test of their championship credentials when they take on Tunisia in a tasty 2017 African Nations Cup Group B clash at… Read more »
January 13, 2017
Zimbabwe/Algeria: Algeria Very Wary of Crucial Afcon Clash With Warriors
Fancied Algeria open their 2017 African Nations Cup finals Group B campaign with a clash against Zimbabwe on Sunday (16h00 GMT) as they seek to provide momentum for a tilt at the… Read more »
January 12, 2017
Africa: Giants vs Minnows - Will AFCON Get a Surprise Victor?
The fate of perennial underachievers Senegal, the return of Egypt and the shock qualification of tiny Guinea-Bissau are just some of the major talking points as we prepare for the… Read more »
December 27, 2016
Congo-Brazzaville: No Meeting for Sassou N'Guesso with President-Elect Trump
No meeting between President Denis Sassou N'Guesso of the Republic of Congo and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been scheduled, the Trump Team said on Tuesday. Read more »
December 19, 2016
Africa: In Memoriam - African Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty
Somalia continues to stand out as the African nation in which journalists' lives are most consistently at risk. Read more »
November 14, 2016
Africa: So What's the Big Fuss About No-Till Agriculture?
Soil needs nurturing. Like any living organism it requires just the right combination of nutrients and organic matter in order to be healthy. A tenet of conventional agriculture… Read more »