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AFCON 2022: An African Final made on Merseyside
The third-place match is one that should have been scrapped a long time ago, but based on last night’s entertaining instalment, it needs to stay and hopefully the final can provide the same.
Chaker Alhadhur: Full-back, Goalkeeper and Comoros’ hero
The Africa Cup of Nations’ biggest overachievers Comoros were defeated 2-1 by hosts Cameroon in the Round of 16.
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 press due to the lack of goals and the refereeing howler, the group stage of this year’s tournament has delivered in more ways than many of the naysayers would have expected.
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 and 89th minute.
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.
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 Cameroon in particular.
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 and bruised but is still here to take its pride of place on the world’s footballing landscape.
Football in Zimbabwe: Hopes, fears – and in need of direction (part two)
Welcome back! The second and concluding part of my look at football in Zimbabwe begins with me talking to Justin Walley, former coach of CONIFA representatives Matabeleland.
Football in Zimbabwe: Hopes, fears – and in need of direction (part one)
As I sat back to watch Egypt take on Zimbabwe at the outset of this summer’s African Cup of Nations, I was fascinated by ‘The Warriors’.
AFCON 2019 final: Bounedjah fires Algeria to glory
The night of destiny arrived for Senegal and Algeria, who went head to head at the Cairo International Stadium, with both looking to lift the trophy and bring joy to their nation and passionate supporters.
AFCON 2019: Tunisia vs Nigeria preview
Beaten semi -finalists Tunisia and Nigeria meet in the third/fourth place play-off match of AFCON 2019, where both will be looking to finish on a high and claim the bronze medal prize.
AFCON 2019: Quarter-finals recap, semi-finals approaching
The final eight teams at this summer’s African Cup of Nations went into battle over the last couple of days – Chris Kelly recaps the quarters and previews the semi-final showdowns.
AFCON 2019: Last 16 recap, quarter-final overview
The 2019 edition of the African Cup of Nations is reaching the business end, as eight teams head into the quarter finals following the conclusion of a ’round of 16′ full of commitment, entertainment and no shortage of surprises.
AFCON 2019: A recap and a look ahead
As this Summer’s African Cup of Nations heads into the knockout stages, I thought I’d take a look at how the group stage panned out,
AFCON 2019 match preview: Benin v Cameroon
Outsiders Benin face Cameroon at the Ismailia Stadium on Tuesday as a tight Group F reaches an exciting climax, with all four teams in with a shout of reaching the last 16.
AFCON 2019 match preview: South Africa v Morocco
Morocco face South Africa in the last group-stage match for both teams.
Nigeria still reliant on old heads in AFCON
If Nigeria are to win the African Cup of Nations this time around, they will inevitably be thankful for the experience heads of Ahmed Musa and Odion Oghalo.