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 18, 2017
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Zimbabwe/Algeria: Despite Attacking Prowess, Warriors Can't Outdo Desert Foxes
With a little more quality in both the attacking and defensive thirds, Zimbabwe might have pulled off the first surprise win of the 2017 African nations Cup finals on Sunday, but… 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 »
Africa: 5 Things We Learnt From AFCON Opening Weekend
The opening weekend of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in Gabon is done and dusted, and as expected there are a number of talking points to come out of the matches.AllAfrica… 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 »
January 15, 2017
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 »
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 »