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Achraf Hakimi nets as Morocco beat Malawi to reach quarter-finals
Africa Cup of Nations last 16, Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo – Morocco 2 (En-Nesyri 45’, Hakimi 70’) Malawi 1 (Mhango 7’) A sensational free-kick from Achraf Hakimi lifted Morocco to a 2-1 win over Malawi...
Stampede outside Olembe Stadium as Cameroon through to quarterfinals
Hosts Cameroon progress at the African Cup of Nations was overshadowed by a stampede outside the stadium that reportedly killed at least six people during the host nation's victory over Comoros on...
Debutant Gambia stun Guinea to reach AFCON quarterfinal
The Gambia put themselves in the continental history football books after they defeated Guinea 1-0 in their last sixteen AFCON match on Monday to progress. The GAMBIA stunned their opponents 1-0 on...
Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles down 10-man Nigeria to reach quarterfinals
Tunisia Carthage Eagles knocked out Nigeria from the round of 16 stages of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cameroon following a shock 1-0 victory thanks to a Youseff Msakni goal at...
The stage is set for Afcon last 16 knockout
Following the conclusion of the Group Stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021, the pairings of the Round of 16 matches are now known. Here is all you need to know about the...
AFCON preliminary draw, road to Ivory Coast 2023 released
The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 Preliminary Round Draw was conducted on Friday, 21 January 2022, in Douala. The draw marks the kickoff towards the 34th edition of the...
AFCON history awaits: Our objective is to go through – John Keister
Sierra Leone coach John Keister is optimistic that his side will make the round of sixteen. Speaking ahead of Leone Stars final Group E match, he noted that the prime objective is to reach the...
AFCON 2021: Ghana Black Stars knocked out by Comoros
Ghana have been knocked out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 3-2 to Comoros on Tuesday night. The Black Stars needed to win the game to stand any chance of progression from Group C,...
Sierra Leone must win to be sure of Afcon last 16
Best case scenario of reaching this year's African Cup of Nations last sixteen for the first time in their history, the Leone Stars must beat Equatorial Guinea. The kickoff is at 16 hrs at the Limbe...
AFCON: Equatorial Guinea end Algeria’s 35-match unbeaten record
Equatorial Guinea ended Algeria's 35-match unbeaten run on Sunday at the Japoma Stadium through Esteban Fernandez only goal and set up a cracker against Sierra Leone. Fernandez guided his effort...
AFCON: Kamara’s rescue Sierra Leone against Ivory Coast
Bo Rangers striker Musa Noah Kamara and Alhaji Kamara scored their first African Cup of Nations goals for Sierra Leone in the 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast at the Japoma Stadium in Douala. Sierra...
Salah guides Egypt to beat Guinea-Bissau and rekindle hope
Egypt secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau to revive their chances of a last 16 place in TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. Talisman and captain Mohamed Salah scored the...
Winner of Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast tie set for Afcon knockout
Ivory Coast top of Group E after their 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, whilst Sierra Leone impressive goalless draw with holders Algeria has set up a great Japoma showdown between the...
Last-gasp Mane penalty gives Senegal victory over brave Zimbabwe
Liverpool star Sadio Mane converted a penalty deep in added time to snatch a fortunate 1-0 win for Senegal over Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener on Monday in Bafoussam. Disaster...
AFCON: Aboubakar nets brace to help Cameroon win over Burkina Faso
Captain Vincent Aboubakar converted two spot-kicks as hosts Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Yaounde. Burkina Faso, who...
VAR to be used in all 52 Cup of Nations matches for the first time
For the first time in the history of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, all 52 matches of the competition will use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in Cameroon starting this weekend. The...
TotalEnergies AFCON Poster launched as kick-off time is nigh!
Together to lift the Trophy with Energy’ With excitement mounting as Africa’s finest stars prepare to gather for the TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021, the Confederation of African...
Preview: Ghana v Algeria pre-Afcon tie in Doha, Qatar
In their final warm-up friendly ahead of the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria and Ghana go head to head at Qatar's Education City Stadium in Doha Qatar on Wednesday. The Greens head into...
AFCON: Sierra Leone to arrive in Cameroon on January 6
Sierra Leone's contingent set to arrive in Douala, Cameroon, on a chartered flight Thursday, January 6th, ahead of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Football Sierra Leone understands....
Afcon 2021: Squads for the tournament in Cameroon
Listed below are all 24-team squads of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations. The continental showpiece is set to get underway in Cameroon on 9 January. GROUP A BURKINA FASO Goalkeepers: Herve Koffi...
Kebaier unveils Tunisia final TotalEnergies AFCON 2021 squad
Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier unveiled on Thursday 30 December 2021, his final squad that will participate in the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to start on January 9...