January 29, 2017
Burkina Faso/Tunisia: Controversial Free Kick Sets Burkinabe on Road to Victory
An elated Paulo Duarte says that it was Burkina Faso's ability to deal with the physical threat of Tunisia that ultimately saw them victorious in their African Nations Cup… Read more »
Cameroon/Senegal: Senegal's #AFCON2017 Dream Ends With Dramatic Penalties
Senegal's dream of a first continental title is over for another two years despite a dominant performance over Cameroon in their African Nations Cup quarterfinal in Franceville on… Read more »
January 28, 2017
Morocco/Egypt: North African Rivals Meet in Quarters #AFCON2017
Morocco will defend a scarcely believable record against North African rivals Egypt when the two team clash in their African Nations Cup quarterfinal in Port Gentil on Sunday. Read more »
January 27, 2017
Africa: The Best to Find Net at #Afcon2017 So Far...
Despite the poor quality of the pitches and, at times, dour football, there were some spectacular goals scored in the first round of the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon. Read more »
Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Black Stars Sweat Over Gyan Fitness #AFCON2017
Ghana are sweating on the fitness of veteran striker Asamoah Gyan as they look ahead to Sunday’s African Nations Cup quarter-final against DR Congo in Oyem. Read more »
Senegal/Cameroon: Will Group Spirit Carry Senegal to Win Over Cameroon? #AFCON2017
Senegal are hoping to turn their first round promise into knockout stage success when they take on Cameroon in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on… Read more »
Burkina Faso/Tunisia: Stallions Hoping to Spring Surprise on Tunisia #AFCON2017
Burkina Faso will meet Tunisia in their 2017 African Nations Cup quarter-final in Libreville on Saturday with renewed hope that they can spring a surprise at this year’s… Read more »
January 26, 2017
Togo/Congo-Kinshasa: Adebayor Fights Back Tears As Togo Exits
Emmanuel Adebayor was biting his bottom lip as he left the pitch at the end of the Tuesday's African Nations Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Port Gentil, his… Read more »
January 25, 2017
Uganda/Mali: Cranes and Eagles Book Their Tickets Home #AFCON2017
Uganda at least grabbed something to take home with them from the African Nations Cup finals when they claimed a point in the 1-1 draw with Mali, a final group D game played in… Read more »
January 26, 2017
Egypt/Ghana: Not Pretty, But Egypt Downs Black Stars
It wasn’t pretty, but Egypt got the job done in their 1-0 victory over Ghana to top Group D at the African Nations Cup and extend their unbeaten run at the continental… Read more »
January 24, 2017
Africa: Woeful Football Pitches Lead to #AFCON2017 Controversy
The relatively high number of injuries at this year's African Nations Cup finals has coaches fretting and Ghana's Avram Grant says he knows what is to blame - the poor pitches in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa/Togo: DR Congo Powers Through as Togo Blames the Pitch
The Democratic Republic of Congo's excellent performances in the African Nations Cup finals have opened the question of whether they can go all the way in this year's tournament… Read more »
January 23, 2017
Cote d'Ivoire/Morocco: Cote d'Ivoire Confirms #AFCON2017 Holder's Curse
The fallout from Cote d'Ivoire's dismal failure at the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon has already started with veteran Salomon Kalou announcing his retirement and coach Michel… Read more »
January 25, 2017
Africa: Will Lucky White Shirt Work for Morocco's Renard Again?
The legend of Herve Renard grows ever greater after the suave Frenchman led Morocco out of a difficult Group C at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in Gabon on Tuesday. Read more »
Algeria: AFCON's First Big Casualty Exits in Shambles
Algeria became the first big casualties of the 2017 African Nations Cup when the much-fancied side exited in the pool stages on Tuesday in another dismal failure at the continental… Read more »
January 24, 2017
Tunisia/Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Fight Back Not Good Enough for Victory
Tunisia have potentially moved from rank outsiders to among the tournament favourites at the African Nations Cup after they concluded a strong showing in Group B with a 4-2 victory… Read more »
Uganda/Mali: Cranes Play for Pride in Final Match With Mali
Uganda will be playing for pride but Mali in the faint hope that they may still win a place in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup as the teams clash in a final Group D… Read more »
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 20, 2017
Burkina Faso/Guinea Bissau: #AFCON2017 Burkina Faso Powers Through to Quarterfinals
Burkina Faso were certainly not expected to top their 2017 African Nations Cup Group A amid heavy competition from hosts Gabon and fancied Cameroon, but have proven they could be a… Read more »
Gabon/Cameroon: Cameroon Shatters Host Gabon's #AFCON2017 Dream
Hosts Gabon's worst fears came true on Sunday night when the country was bundled out of the 2017 African Nations Cup following a 0-0 draw with Cameroon in Libreville. Read more »
January 23, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa/Togo: Leopards Face Tricky Game On Woeful Pitch
DR Congo need just a point from their final Group C clash against Togo in Port Gentil on Tuesday to book a place in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup in Gabon and will… Read more »
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 »