African Football

Five things we have learnt from the African Cup of Nations group stages

From all the negative things said about AFCON before it began and even when the games resumed, to the negative…

4 years ago

AFCON: Controversy galore as Mali beat Tunisia in Group F opener

There were scenes of pure chaos at the Limbe Stadium after referee Janny Sikwaze blew for full-time in the 85th…

4 years ago

African goalkeeping shines again as Mohamed Kamara earned Sierra Leone a historic point against AFCON holders Algeria

Mohamed Kamara produced a Man of the Match display to help Sierra Leone earn a point against reigning AFCON champions…

4 years ago

Iheanacho-inspired Nigeria scramble win over Egypt

Kelechi Iheanacho's first half strike saw Nigeria win by a goal to nil against Egypt. Mohamed Salah was silenced in…

4 years ago

Cape Verde struggle but emerge victorious against resolute Ethiopia

A Julio Tavares header on the cusp of half-time ensured long-time AFCON absentees Cape Verde had a victorious return.

4 years ago

Cameroon and Cape Verde win as VAR makes a prominent AFCON debut

The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations began with an elegant opening ceremony showcasing all that is grand about Africa and…

4 years ago

AFCON 2022: Who will conquer the world’s most disrespected international tournament?

Is there a more maligned International football tournament than the African Cup of Nations? Africa's showpiece tournament has been battered…

4 years ago

Four Premier League players who can thrive as AFCON replacements

With the African Cup of Nations commencing on the ninth of January, here are four Premier League players who could…

4 years ago

Tokyo 2020: Ivory Coast still can’t strike gold after quarter-final defeat

The big problem for the Elephants heading into the Olympics had to be stepping out of the shadows of the…

4 years ago