January 23, 2017
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 »
Uganda/Egypt: Cranes Can Hold Heads High After Losing to Pharaohs
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 »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Head for Afcon Quarterfinals
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 »
January 21, 2017
Morocco/Togo: Atlas Lions Achieve Convincing Afcon Victory
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
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 »
Burkina Faso/Guinea Bissau: Burkinabe Chase Place in Afcon Quarterfinals
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 »
January 19, 2017
Algeria/Tunisia: End of the Road for Algeria at #AFCON2017?
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 »
January 18, 2017
Senegal/Zimbabwe: Senegal Powers Through to Quarterfinals
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 »
January 20, 2017
Egypt/Uganda: Cottonwool for the Old Man of Afcon
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
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 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 »
Morocco/Togo: Atlas Lions Face Must-Win Afcon Match Friday
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 17, 2017
Africa: Are Players Finding the Net Often Enough at Afcon 2017?
Much has been made of the low number of goals after the opening round of group phase matches at the 2017 African Nations Cup, with teams accused of being too cautious and too… Read more »
Africa: European Football Transfer Window Damages Afcon
Two coaches at the African Nations Cup finals have broken ranks and called for a review of the timing of the tournament just as the Confederation of African Football repeated their… Read more »
January 18, 2017
Egypt/Mali: Lacklustre, Bruising Battle as Pharaohs Tackle Eagles
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
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 »
Zimbabwe/Senegal: Warriors - Flash in the Pan or Serious Afcon Contender?
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 »
Tunisia/Algeria: Carthage Eagles Face Do-or-Die Clash
Tunisia faces a do-or-die clash with Algeria as they prepare for a crunch Group B African Nations Cup encounter in Franceville on Thursday (16h00 GMT). Read more »
January 17, 2017
Cote d'Ivoire/Togo: Elephants Can't Get Past Hawks in Scrappy Opener
It was not the start they were hoping for and Cote d’Ivoire coach Michel Dussuyer was quick to voice his displeasure after the defending African Nations Cup champions were… 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 »