January 21, 2017
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 »
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Pantheon of Heroes
The African Nations Cup finals have often been the platform for heroes to be born and reputations made in their 60-year history. Read more »
January 20, 2017
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 »
Burkina Faso/Guinea Bissau: #AFCON2017 Burkina Faso Powers Through to Quarterfinals
Burkina Faso were certainly not expected to top their 2017 African Nations Cup Group A amid heavy competition from hosts Gabon and fancied Cameroon, but have proven they could be a… Read more »
Gabon/Cameroon: Cameroon Shatters Host Gabon's #AFCON2017 Dream
Hosts Gabon's worst fears came true on Sunday night when the country was bundled out of the 2017 African Nations Cup following a 0-0 draw with Cameroon in Libreville. Read more »
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 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 »
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 »
