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Eswatini/Malawi: Malawi End Swaziland's Africa Nations Cup Dream
Nyasa Times, 5 September 2016
Malawi gifted Zimbabwe a place in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)finals after they defeated Swaziland at home 1-0 in the final day of the qualifiers as Nswazirimo Ramadhan… Read more »
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Zambia/Kenya: Kenya End Nations Cup Qualifiers Journey With Draw in Zambia
Nation, 5 September 2016
Harambee Stars ended their disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers journey with a 1-1 draw against hosts Zambia at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Sunday. Read more »
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Nigeria: Coach Gernot Rohr Pledges to Build Formidable Team
Daily Trust, 4 September 2016
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, says his priority is to build a formidable team and qualify for the 2018 World Cup scheduled for Russia. Read more »
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Tanzania/Nigeria: Iheanacho's Magnificent Goal Against Tanzania
Daily Trust, 4 September 2016
A magnificent goal by Manchester City of England starlet Kelechi Iheanacho steered the Super Eagles to a 1-0 win over Tanzania's Taifa Stars in their concluding 2017 Africa Cup of… Read more »
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Comoros/Uganda: Uganda Believes As Afcon Ticket Await
Capital FM, 4 September 2016
Kampala will be at a standstill on Sunday as the Uganda Cranes hosts Comoros in a crucial 2017 final African Cup of Nations Qualifier at the iconic Nelson Mandela Namboole Stadium. Read more »
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Nigeria: Super Eagles Coach Confirms Mikel's Injury
Premium Times, 4 September 2016
The Technical Adviser of Nigeria national men's football team, Gernot Rohr, has revealed that Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, was injured in Saturday's game against Tanzania. Read more »
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Tanzania/Nigeria: Eagles Leave It Late to Beat Taifa Stars
Daily News, 3 September 2016
NIGERIA's Super Eagles squeezed past Taifa Stars with a 1-0 win in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium alias 'The Nest of Champions' in… Read more »
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Ghana/Rwanda: Tetteh Strike Not Enough for Stars Victory
Ghana Star, 3 September 2016
Former West Africa Football Academy youngster Samuel Tetteh scored his debut goal for the national team but his strike was not enough to secure victory for the Black Stars in their… Read more »
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Seychelles/Ethiopia: Dominant Ethiopia Pip Seychelles in Hawassa
CAF, 3 September 2016
Ethiopia came from behind to beat Seychelles 2-1 in their Group J Day 6 clash on Saturday in Hawassa. Read more »
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South Africa: We Have to Finish the Qualifiers On a High - Mphahlele
SAFA, 1 September 2016
Keagan Dolly was able to join his teammates for the warm-up on Wednesday night (31 August) but could not be part of the football sesssion as he is still being monitored for his… Read more »
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Botswana: Butler's Zebras Stalk Stallions
Botswana Daily News, 1 September 2016
The senior national team-Zebras will on Sunday face the Stallions of Burkina Faso in an AFCON group D qualifiers game to be played at Stade du 4 Août, Ouagadougou. Read more »
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Cote d'Ivoire/Sierra Leone: Dussuyer - Our Goal Is Victory to Top the Group
CAF, 1 September 2016
At least a draw will be enough for Cote d'Ivoire in their final day clash against Sierra Leone on Saturday in Bouake to qualify to Gabon to defend their title, but head coach… Read more »
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Zimbabwe/Guinea: Blow for Warriors
The Herald, 1 September 2016
ZImbabwe's Warriors suffered yet another blow to their preparations for the final African Cup of Nations Group L qualifier against Guinea with star winger Kuda Mahachi being ruled… Read more »
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Nigeria: Iheanacho Forces Bony Out of Man City, Nasri Joins Sevilla On Loan
Guardian, 1 September 2016
Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho's rising profile in the English Premiership has accounted for the scalp of fellow African, , who has been forced to look for playing time… Read more »
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Tanzania/Nigeria: Yusuf Arrives Uyo As Preparations for Tanzania Intensify
Daily Trust, 31 August 2016
Super Eagles chief coach Salisu Yusuf yesterday joined the rest of the senior national team's set up in Uyo, Akwa Ibom as part of preparations for Saturday's dead rubber 2017 AFCON… Read more »
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Nigeria: Rohr Eyes Roaring Success With Super Eagles
CAF, 2 September 2016
Few weeks ago, Gernot Rohr was named head coach of the Super Eagles. The Franco-German is no stranger to African football after previous spells with Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso. Read more »
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Nigeria: Moses Delighted Over Chelsea Goal, Eyes Tanzania
Daily Trust, 31 August 2016
Super Eagles forward Victor Moses has expressed joy over his goal for Chelsea last weekend which ended his four-year English Premier League goal drought and also ensured the… Read more »
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Nigeria: Ighalo, Ideye Score As Eagles Beat Akwa Utd 3-0
This Day, 1 September 2016
Super Eagles wednesday defeated Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club side, Akwa United FC, 3-0 in a test game ahead of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
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Africa: Mulisa Hoping for Victory in Accra Return
CAF, 1 September 2016
Fourteen (14) years ago, teenager Jimmy Mulisa was part of the Rwanda squad that suffered a 4-2 loss to Ghana in an AFCON 2004 qualifier in Accra. Read more »
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Ghana/Rwanda: Business As Usual for Grant and Stars
CAF, 2 September 2016
Ghana coach Avram Grant is already looking beyond the qualifiers, rather setting his eyes on putting together a team that can lift the ultimate in Gabon next year. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Walias Hope for Winning Climax
CAF, 2 September 2016
Ethiopia are hoping for a winning climax to their campaign when they play host to Seychelles in the Group J Day 6 clash on Saturday at the newly built Hawassa Stadium,… Read more »
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Cameroon/Gambia: Ten Locals in Scorpions Squad for Cameroon
CAF, 2 September 2016
Gambia coach Sang John Ndong has handed call ups to ten locally-based in his 18-man squad for the Group M Day 6 clash away to leaders Cameroon on Saturday in Limbe. Read more »
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Africa: Determination of the Two Best Runners-up
CAF, 31 August 2016
Six places are up for grabs in this weekend's final day matches of the AFCON Gabon 2017 qualifiers. Read more »
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Nigeria: Rohr to Bring Back Enyeama to Super Eagles
This Day, 1 September 2016
Former Super Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama, may return to the team if the ongoing discussion with the new coach of the team, Gernot Rohr, is fruitful. Read more »
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Tanzania/Nigeria: Pride Restoration Important for Stars in Nigeria Match
Daily News, 2 September 2016
It could be a mere formality match for both Taifa Stars and Nigeria's Super Eagles in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier clash at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo,… Read more »
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Tanzania/Nigeria: Samatta Optimistic Stars Can Shine Against Eagles
Daily News, 2 September 2016
Taifa Stars skipper Mbwana Samatta said yesterday his team would be aiming to beat the hosts Nigerian Super Eagles when the teams meet on Saturday. Read more »
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Africa: South Sudan Names 23-Man Squad for Equatorial Guinea Reverse
CAF, 31 August 2016
Ahead of the final day match against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, 4 September 2016 away in Malabo, South Sudan interim coach Malish Soro has named a 23-man squad for the clash. Read more »