February 03, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: Fairytale Run Takes Indomitable Lions to #AFCON2017 Final
Cameroon's fairytale run to the final of the 2017 African Nations Cup continues after a 2-0 victory over fancied Ghana sealed a date with Egypt in the decider in Libreville on… Read more »
February 01, 2017
Ghana/Cameroon: Ghana Favourites, But Young Lions Have Spirit #AFCON2017
Ghana will hope to take another step towards ending their agonising wait for another African Nations Cup crown when they take on Cameroon in the semifinals of the 2017 tournament… Read more »
January 31, 2017
Cameroon: Ahmed Abba is a Victim of Cameroon's War on Terror
Cameroon has remained in a protracted battle with the Boko Haram Islamist militant sect since 2014 when the group began attacking the government. The International Crisis Group… Read more »
January 30, 2017
Africa: Chad's Moussa Faki Mahamat to Head AU Commission
It is being reported that Chad's foreign minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected the new AU Commission Chairperson. He won by 28 votes to Amina Mohamed of Kenya's 25. Read more »
Africa: Will History Help #AFCON2017 Semifinalists?
The semifinal line-up at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals is complete as Burkina Faso take on Egypt on Wednesday and Ghana tackle Cameroon a day later in what is sure to be two… Read more »
January 26, 2017
Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Ghana Send DRC Home in Resurgent Second Half #AFCON2017
Ghana put a poor first half performance behind them to storm into the African Nations Cup semifinals for the sixth tournament in a row on Sunday, ending the hopes of DR Congo in… Read more »
January 29, 2017
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 27, 2017
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 »
January 26, 2017
Equatorial Guinea: Why Poverty Plagues a High-Income Nation
The African Union's discussions about poverty have never focused on Equatorial Guinea, a small but oil-rich country boasting the highest per capita income on the continent. But… Read more »
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 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 20, 2017
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 »
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 »
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Elephants Scramble to Stay in Running at Afcon
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
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 »
January 18, 2017
Gabon/Burkina Faso: Gabon Coach Hopeful of Reaching Next Round Despite Draw
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
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 »
January 19, 2017
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: 'Toothless' Ivorians Need to Up Their Game
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 »
January 17, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa: Agreement Paves Way for First Democratic Transition in DRC
Late last year, the Democratic Republic of the Congo approached a constitutional crisis. As President Joseph Kabila's second and final term drew to a close, there was no plan for… 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 »
January 17, 2017
Cameroon/Guinea Bissau: Indomitable Lions - Potential Winners or Also-Rans?
Cameroon coach Hugo Broos spoke at length prior to the start of the African Nations Cup about the fact that there are no weak sides in the competition, something he will remind his… Read more »
Gabon/Burkina Faso: AFCON Hosts Face Top-Class Burkinabe Side
The reaction of fans and the media in Gabon to their side's opening 1-1 draw with Guinea-Bissau at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals has been one of despair, but fortunes can… Read more »
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