January 27, 2015
Tunisia/Zambia: Tunisia, DR Congo Advance as Zambia, Cape Verde Bow Out
There were no real surprises in the two quarter-final qualifiers from Group B at the African Nations Cup, though with just three points separating the top and bottom teams, it was… Read more »
January 26, 2015
Congo-Kinshasa/Tunisia: DR Congo Snatch Crucial Equaliser
Jeremie Bokila scored a precious equaliser to secure DR Congo a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup as they held Tunisia to a 1-1 draw in Bata on Monday. Read more »
Africa: Drama Looms At Africa Cup of Nations
With the final round of pool matches under way, one of the major features of the African Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea has been the inability of teams to hold onto a… Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Thievy Bifouma Leads Congolese Strike Force
Group A at the African Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea proved to be something of a surprise with the two less fancied sides advancing to the quarter-finals. Read more »
January 25, 2015
Burkina Faso/Congo-Brazzaville: Burkina Faso Bow Out After a Poor Show
Burkina Faso offered the possibility of a grandstand finish to Group A at the Africa Nations Cup but in the end exited the tournament in the same meek fashion as they started it. Read more »
Tunisia/Congo-Kinshasa: Tunisia Head Into DR Congo Clash As Favourites
Tunisia need just a draw to ensure a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup but say they will be going for the win against DR Congo in Bata on Monday. Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Gabon: Equatorial Guinea Book Quarter-Final Spot
Javier Balboa's penalty and a second goal from Iban Edu saw hosts Equatorial Guinea claim a 2-0 win over Gabon on Sunday and book a place in the quarter-finals of the African… Read more »
Burkina Faso/Congo-Brazzaville: Stallions Clash with Congo-Brazzaville
Burkina Faso must put behind them poor performance and reports of player infighting when they clash with Congo-Brazzaville in their final Group A game at the African Nations Cup… Read more »
January 24, 2015
Cameroon/Guinea: Guinea Hold Indomitable Lions
Cameroon's 1-1 draw with Guinea in their African Nations Cup Group D clash in Malabo on Saturday night ensured that this remained the tightest of pools going into the final round… Read more »
Gabon/Equatorial Guinea: Gabon Face Hosts in Final Group A Clash
Gabon go into their final African Nations Cup Group A clash with hosts Equatorial Guinea in Bata on Sunday needing a just a point to make sure of a quarter-final place. Read more »
Cameroon/Guinea: Will The Indomitable Lions Roar Past Guinea?
Cameroon will hope to take a decisive step towards the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup when they face Guinea in a Group D clash in Malabo on Saturday. Read more »
January 23, 2015
Cameroon/Guinea: Will Guinea Find Their Edge Against the Indomitable Lions?
Cameroon will hope to take a decisive step towards the quarterfinal of the African Nations Cup when they face Guinea in a Group D clash in Malabo on Saturday. Read more »
January 22, 2015
Cape Verde/Congo-Kinshasa: Cape Verde, Congo Share Spoils
Cape Verde squandered a number of chances but had to settle for a 0-0 draw against DR Congo in their African Nations Cup Group B clash in Ebebiyin on Thursday. Read more »
January 21, 2015
Equatorial Guinea/Burkina Faso: Hosts' Coach 'Satisfied' with Team Performance
Given the limited time they had to prepare for the African Nations Cup finals under new coach Esteban Becker and the long period of inactivity for the team, Equatorial Guinea have… Read more »
Gabon/Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Snatches Surprise Win Over Gabon
Prince Oniangue scored a second-half goal as Congo-Brazzaville sprung a surprise with a 1-0 success over more fancied Gabon in their Group A match at the African Nations Cup finals… Read more »
Burkina Faso/Equatorial Guinea: Burkina Faso, Hosts in Disappointing Draw
Hosts Equatorial Guinea and Burkina Faso played to a disappointing 0-0 draw in their Group A clash at the African Nations Cup finals on Wednesday. Read more »
Cape Verde/Congo-Kinshasa: Islanders Face Absorbing Afcon Clash With Leopards
Both Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of Congo showed fortitude in the face of adversity to force a result in their opening African Nations Cup matches and now go up against… Read more »
Burkina Faso/Equatorial Guinea: Stallions Clash with Hosts Amid Reported Tension in Camp
All may not be well in the Burkina Faso camp ahead of tonight's crunch African Nations Cup Group A clash with hosts Equatorial Guinea after reports of a brawl on the team bus… Read more »
January 20, 2015
Mali/Cameroon: Cameroon, Mali Share Points
Midfielder Ambroise Oyongo provided an expert finish seven minutes from time to earn a point for Cameroon as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Mali in their African Nations… Read more »
Gabon/Congo-Brazzaville: Panthers' Fans Hopeful Against Congo
Gabon hope the large support from the stands will once again drive them forward when they take on Congo-Brazzaville in their second Group A clash at the African Nations Cup finals… Read more »
Burkina Faso/Equatorial Guinea: High Stakes for Hosts, Stallions in Second Afcon Match
Burkina Faso know they need to bounce back with a win against hosts Equatorial Guinea in Bata on Wednesday to keep their quarter-final hopes alive at the African Nations Cup after… Read more »
Cameroon: After Samuel Eto'o Cameroon Finds a New Star
With Samuel Eto'o no longer part of the furniture in the Cameroon squad, coach Volker Finke is looking for a new star to provide guile and goals as they open their African Nations… Read more »
Mali/Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Take On Mali
Cameroon can begin to banish the memory of their disastrous 2014 FIFA World Cup if they can put in a good showing at the African Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
January 18, 2015
Africa: Group B Contest Wide Open Following Draws
It's 'as you were' after the first round of matches in Group B at the African Nations Cup as a pair of 1-1 draws mean that the pool will essentially be contested over just two… Read more »
Gabon: Gabon's New Football Star
There is perhaps little surprise at the name of the star performer in the weekend's first four matches at the African Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea as this is a player… Read more »