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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Journalists' Arrest Tests Powerful Army

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Five Afcon Stars Who Ditched Europe

It used to be that African-born players were clamouring to feature for European nations, with the continent losing a steady stream of stars that would otherwise bolster their… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Senegal/Tunisia: Senegal Needs to Sort Out Panicked Defence

On the face of it Senegal's 2-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals looked routine, but the fancied west Africans were forced… Read more »

Ghana/Uganda: Black Stars Hone Goalmouth Skills for Clash With Cranes

Ghana coach Avram Grant has called for more accuracy from his strikers as they prepare to open their 2017 African Nations Cup Group D campaign against Uganda on Tuesday (16h00… Read more »

Egypt/Mali: Pharaohs Eager to Claim Afcon After Seven Years

Egypt return to the African Nations Cup finals for the first time in seven years and are eager to prove their credentials as one of the tournament favourites as they open their… Read more »

Cameroon/Burkina Faso: Indomitable Lions Fail to Net the Ball - Again

If Cameroon are to lift a first African Nations Cup title since 2002 they need to find a greater cutting edge in front of goal. Read more »

Gabon/Guinea Bissau: Panthers in Trouble As Underdog Newbies Force a Draw

Gabon paid the price for not closing out the game when they were held to a 1-1 draw by plucky minnows Guinea-Bissau in their opening match of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Togo: The Elephants Defend Afcon Title Against 'Troublemakers'

Champions Cote d'Ivoire begin the defence of their African Nations Cup title when they take on Togo in a Group C clash at the Stade d'Oyem in Gabon on Monday. Read more »

Senegal/Tunisia: Who's Who of Football Face Carthage Eagles on Sunday

Pre-tournament favourites Senegal will receive a stern early test of their championship credentials when they take on Tunisia in a tasty 2017 African Nations Cup Group B clash at… Read more »

Gabon/Guinea Bissau: Afcon Hosts Face 'Wild Dogs' With a Lot to Prove

The weight of expectation will weigh heavy on hosts Gabon as they open their 2017 African Nations Cup Group A campaign against minnows Guinea-Bissau at the Stade de l'Amitié… Read more »

Cameroon/Burkina Faso: Indomitable Lions Face Tough Start to Afcon 2017 Campaign

Cameroon must overcome the loss of several key players if they are to return to former glories and win the African Nations Cup, starting with a Group A encounter against Burkina… Read more »