January 18, 2015
Tunisia/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Converts Penalty Kick to Earn Crucial Point
Mohamed Moncer scored his first international goal but Heldon responded with a penalty as Tunisia and Cape Verde Islands played to a 1-1 draw in their opening African Nations Cup… Read more »
Zambia/Congo-Kinshasa: Chipolopolo Fail to Maintain Early Lead Against DR Congo
Given Singuluma’s stunning strike inside two minutes was not enough for Zambia as they played to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opening African Nations Cup Group B clash… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Congo-Brazzaville: Tougher Tasks Await Equatorial Guinea
If hosts Equatorial Guinea are to make any impression on the African Nations Cup then a win in their opener against Congo would appear to have been a must. Read more »
January 17, 2015
Burkina Faso/Gabon: Goalkeeper Shines as Gabon Stun Burkina Faso
Goalkeeper Didier Ovono proved the hero as Gabon got their Group A campaign at the African Nations Cup off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Estadio de… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Congo-Brazzaville: Congo-Brazzaville Snatches Late Equalizer
Thievy Bifouma scored four minutes from time to silence a frenzied home crowd as Congo fought back to claim a 1-1 draw with hosts Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A clash… Read more »
Cape Verde/Tunisia: Rejuvenated Tunisians Join Afcon Favourites
Tunisia have emerged as one of the form sides on the continent as they prepare to face Cape Verde in their African Nations Cup Group B opener at the Nuevo Estadio de… Read more »
January 16, 2015
Burkina Faso/Gabon: Burkinabe in the Running for Afcon Finalists
Burkina Faso will hope to repeat their remarkable run to the final of the 2013 African Nations Cup when they begin their latest campaign against Gabon at the Estadio de Bata on… Read more »
Zambia/Congo-Kinshasa: Coach Grumbles As Surprise Football Champs Begin Afcon
Zambia open their 2015 African Nations Cup Group B campaign against DR Congo at the Nuevo Estadio de Ebebiyín in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, but do so amid rumblings of… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Congo-Brazzaville: Shenanigans Set to End As Afcon Kicks Off
Equatorial Guinea's build-up to the 2015 African Nations Cup finals could hardly have been more chaotic with their backdoor entry into the competition leaving the football… Read more »
November 14, 2014
Africa: Previously Disqualified Country Now Hosts Afcon
The Africa Cup of Nations 2015 will be held in Equatorial Guinea, the Confederation of African Football has announced. The tournament will run from January 17 to February 8, 2015. Read more »
November 05, 2014
Africa: Russian Coach Apologises for Racist Comments - Report
FC Rostov's coach, Igor Gamula, has reportedly apologised for racist comments he made about “dark-skinned” players in his team. Read more »
July 01, 2014
Nigeria: 'Very Talented' Super Eagles Full of Promise
Nigeria showed against France on Monday that they are a side full of promise but far from the finished article. Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Prepare for Life after Coach Halilhodzic
Algeria have much to be proud of at the World Cup in Brazil, but now must ponder an uncertain future without coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Read more »
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Accused of World Cup Match-Fixing
Cameroon's football federation will investigate allegations of match-fixing by seven of their players at the World Cup in Brazil, Reuters has reported. Read more »
Algeria: Germany End Africa's World Cup Dream
Algeria fought hard but were found wanting in extra-time as they lost 2-0 to Germany to see Africa's last entrant tumble out of the World Cup in Porto Alegre. Read more »
June 30, 2014
Nigeria: Unlucky Nigeria Ousted By France
Gutsy Nigeria put in a brave performance but were beaten 2-0 by France in their World Cup second round clash in Brasilia on Monday. Read more »
June 29, 2014
Nigeria: Super Eagles Go in Search of History in Brazil
Nigeria will go in search of history when they take on France in their World Cup second round match in Brasília on Monday. Read more »
Algeria: Fighting Algeria Readies for World Cup Clash With Germany
Algeria's history with Germany is bittersweet as they prepare to meet in the second round of the World Cup in Porto Alegre on Monday. Read more »
June 27, 2014
Ghana: Problems On and Off Pitch Hurt Black Stars
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah tried to put a brave face on his side’s exit from the World Cup, but there must be a feeling that they have let an excellent chance slip. Read more »
Africa: Best and Worst of Africa On World Cup Stage
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown both the best and worst of African football, but also produced for the first time ever two teams from the continent into the knockout stages. Read more »
Algeria: Draw for Algeria Makes African World Cup History
Algeria ensured Africa has two teams in the second round of the World Cup for the first time in history after they held Russia to a 1-1 draw in Curitiba on Thursday. Read more »
June 25, 2014
Ghana: Ghana Bows Out After Defeat
Ghana's tumultuous World Cup was brought to an end following a 2-1 Group G loss to Portugal In Brasilia on Thursday. Read more »
June 26, 2014
Ghana: Senior Black Stars Players Asked to Leave Camp - Report
Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah has sacked Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari from the Ghana World Cup team camp, Ghanaian radio station Citi FM has reported. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Demand Cash Before Key Match
The Ghanaian government has sent a plane carrying U.S.$ 3 million cash following the Black Stars' alleged threat to boycott training, BBC Sport has reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Super Eagles Defence Will Worry Coach Keshi
Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »