January 23, 2017
Cote d'Ivoire/Morocco: Cote d'Ivoire Confirms #AFCON2017 Holder's Curse
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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 »
Congo-Kinshasa/Togo: Leopards Face Tricky Game On Woeful Pitch
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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 »
January 22, 2017
Zimbabwe/Tunisia: Can Warriors Upset the Carthage Eagles?
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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 »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Head for Afcon Quarterfinals
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Avram Grant cut a relieved figure as his Ghana side booked a quarterfinal appearance at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals with a game to spare in Group D after a 1-0 victory over… Read more »
Uganda/Egypt: Cranes Can Hold Heads High After Losing to Pharaohs
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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 »
Senegal/Algeria: Do-or-Die for Desert Foxes Against Relaxed Senegal
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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 »
January 21, 2017
Morocco/Togo: Atlas Lions Achieve Convincing Afcon Victory
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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 »
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Elephants Scramble to Stay in Running at Afcon
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Title holders Cote d'Ivoire stand on the brink of an embarrassing early elimination from the 2017 African Nations Cup finals after a scrambling 2-2 draw with Group C leaders DR… Read more »
Cameroon/Gabon: Last Chance for Gabon At Afcon
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Hosts Gabon face their date with destiny on Sunday when they take on Cameroon in their final Group A clash at the African Nations Cup finals in Libreville. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Guinea Bissau: Burkinabe Chase Place in Afcon Quarterfinals
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Burkina Faso are chasing the victory they know will give them a place in the quarterfinals of the 2017 African Nations Cup when they face minnows Guinea-Bissau in their final Group… Read more »
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Pantheon of Heroes
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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 »
January 20, 2017
Nigeria: Journalists' Arrest Tests Powerful Army [analysis]
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The January 19 raid on the offices of an online investigative news organization in Nigeria's capital Abuja is part of a continuing government attempt to quash bad publicity. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Guinea Bissau: #AFCON2017 Burkina Faso Powers Through to Quarterfinals
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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
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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 »
Egypt/Uganda: Cottonwool for the Old Man of Afcon
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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 »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Lose Key Defender At Afcon
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Ghana will have to overcome the loss of key defender Baba Rahman as they prepare to take on Mali in their second Group D match at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in Gabon on… Read more »
January 19, 2017
Algeria/Tunisia: End of the Road for Algeria at #AFCON2017?
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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 »
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: 'Toothless' Ivorians Need to Up Their Game
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Cote d'Ivoire must find a way to lift their performance as they prepare to tackle Group C pool leaders DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday (16h00 GMT). Read more »
Morocco/Togo: Atlas Lions Face Must-Win Afcon Match Friday
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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
Zimbabwe/Senegal: Warriors - Flash in the Pan or Serious Afcon Contender?
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Whether Zimbabwe's battling 2-2 draw with Algeria in their opening Group B clash at the 2017 African Nations Cup was a flash in the pan or a sign of genuine quarterfinal… Read more »
Senegal/Zimbabwe: Senegal Powers Through to Quarterfinals
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Senegal became the first side to book a place in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in their Group B clash… Read more »
Gabon/Burkina Faso: Gabon Coach Hopeful of Reaching Next Round Despite Draw
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Gabon coach Jose Antonio Camacho has called for calm after his side played to a second successive 1-1 draw at the African Nations Cup finals on Wednesday night, putting their hopes… Read more »
Cameroon/Guinea Bissau: Strong Second Half Clinches Match for Indomitable Lions
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A halftime rocket from coach Hugo Broos lifted Cameroon to a vital 2-1 victory over minnows Guinea-Bissau and top spot in their African Nations Cup Group A on Wednesday night. Read more »
Egypt/Mali: Lacklustre, Bruising Battle as Pharaohs Tackle Eagles
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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 »
Ghana/Uganda: Black Stars Huff and Puff to Ugly Win Over Cranes
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A win is a win however it comes and in the opening game of a major tournament any coach would take the points over performance, but there is much for Ghana coach Avram Grant to… Read more »
