Ghana fails to qualify for Africa Cup for first time since 2004
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghana fails to qualify for Africa Cup for first time since 2004

New Indian Express  

TALATONA: Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday. The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Morocco next year. Ghana, a four-time Africa Cup champion, has played in 24 editions of the tournament. Already-qualified Angola made the better start in front of the home fans in Talatona, but Ghana veteran Jordan Ayew opened the scoring for the visitors with a brilliant free kick from distance in the 18th minute.

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Aubameyang World Cup brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya
6 days, 20 hours ago

Aubameyang World Cup brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya

Hindustan Times  

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Securing maximum points took Gabon to 15 in Group F. Reigning African champions Ivory Coast have 13, Burundi seven, Kenya six, Gambia four and Seychelles none. New coach Benni McCarthy, the former Manchester …

Gabon in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Former Arsenal star Aubameyang scores in 2-1 win vs Kenya
6 days, 20 hours ago

Gabon in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Former Arsenal star Aubameyang scores in 2-1 win vs Kenya

The Hindu  

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Gabon claimed a 2-1 win over Kenya in its 2026 World Cup qualifier in Nairobi on Sunday to move two points clear of Ivory Coast in the race for a place at the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Gabon, which has never qualified for the World Cup, moves to 15 points from …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Salah scores for Egypt as big guns flex muscles
1 week, 1 day ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Salah scores for Egypt as big guns flex muscles

The Hindu  

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as it eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in its 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semifinalist Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger. Ghana, who failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco later this year, moved top of its qualification …

Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
1 week, 6 days ago

Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history

Hindustan Times  

Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Fired by Mali after a poor start to their World Cup campaign, Ivory Coast-born Chelle admits he faces a "huge challenge", starting with Rwanda away and Zimbabwe at home this month. Seeded fifth in Group B, Sudan occupy first place …

Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola

Al Jazeera  

The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F. Ghana have failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in their qualifying match. The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game on Friday …

Five more countries book places at African Cup of Nations finals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Five more countries book places at African Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda all booked spots at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday, some without even playing in the latest qualifiers. Tunisia snatched a stoppage time goal from Ali El Abdi’s diving header to edge Madagascar 3-2 in neutral Pretoria and make sure it will finish in the top two places in Group …

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The Hindu  

Holders Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea became the latest countries to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals but did not have to kick a ball to do so, as the penultimate round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Equatorial Guinea, who was a surprise package at the last finals, sits on seven points from its four matches, while …

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana
9 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana

The Hindu  

Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Qatar vs India: India’s journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round so far Former Nigeria star George has won only one of four competitive and friendly matches, and …

Penalty hands Tunisia victory as Africa’s World Cup qualifiers resume
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Penalty hands Tunisia victory as Africa’s World Cup qualifiers resume

The Hindu  

Tunisia needed a late penalty to beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 and move to the top of the standings in its World Cup qualifying group as Africa’s preliminaries for the 2026 finals resumed on Wednesday. FIFA found striker Emilio Nsue, a former Spanish junior international, was ineligible to play for the small central African nation despite being in the team over …

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals
1 year, 1 month ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals

Firstpost  

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi-finals, and South Africa later joined them. The last time Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals was in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, and they defeated DR Congo 3-1 before going on to win the tournament a second time. …

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon
1 year, 2 months ago

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The Africa Cup of Nations has been unpredictable so far with thrills, spills and upsets. Host nation Ivory Coast faces defending champion Senegal while Nigeria and Cameroon clash in a match between two of the tournament’s most successful teams. SENEGAL VS. IVORY COAST Defending champion Senegal was the only team to win all its group games, …

Africa Cup of Nations: Mauritania stun Algeria to send them packing, Cameroon qualify for last-16
1 year, 2 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Mauritania stun Algeria to send them packing, Cameroon qualify for last-16

Firstpost  

Former champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the group stage on Tuesday after a shock defeat against Mauritania, but Cameroon secured a last-16 place with a dramatic victory over Gambia. Algeria won their second AFCON title in Egypt in 2019 but were then sent packing in the group stage at the last edition in Cameroon …

Cameroon reaches Africa Cup last 16 with 3-2 win over Gambia. Ghana, Gambia and Algeria eliminated
1 year, 2 months ago

Cameroon reaches Africa Cup last 16 with 3-2 win over Gambia. Ghana, Gambia and Algeria eliminated

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Christopher Wooh was the last player to score in an extraordinary finale as Cameroon defeated Gambia 3-2 to save its Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday, when Ghana and Algeria were both eliminated. Gambia defender Muhammed Sanneh stunned the Cameroon players in stoppage time when he scored what would have been the fourth goal in …

Mané seals Senegal win over Cameroon for Africa Cup progress; Cape Verde also in
1 year, 2 months ago

Mané seals Senegal win over Cameroon for Africa Cup progress; Cape Verde also in

Associated Press  

YAMOUSSOUKRO, Ivory Coast — Sadio Mané scored late to seal a 3-1 win for defending champion Senegal over Cameroon and secure progress to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage on Friday. Five-time champion Cameroon’s hopes of progress hinge on beating bottom-of-the-table Gambia and hoping for a favor from Senegal against second-placed Guinea in their final group games on Tuesday. …

Burkina Faso edges Mauritania 1-0 in Africa Cup. Namibia claims historic first win
1 year, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso edges Mauritania 1-0 in Africa Cup. Namibia claims historic first win

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Bertrand Traoré scored a late stoppage-time penalty for Burkina Faso to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations opening game on Tuesday. The match in Bouaké was heading toward becoming the first goal-less draw of the tournament until Nouh Mohamed El Abd fouled Issa Kaboré in the penalty area in the third minute of …

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's
1 year, 2 months ago

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. PLAYER TO WATCH - Victor Osimhen Schedule Ivory Coast vs Guinea Bissau Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria African Player of the Year Victor …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s winning start to World Cup qualifying continued with a 2-0 victory over the Gambia as it was among five countries who had away success in group matches on Monday. Also victorious on the road were Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya and Madagascar while Mali were held to a surprise home draw as Africa’s preliminaries for the 2026 World …

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals
1 year, 6 months ago

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualified for January’s African Cup of Nations finals when they finished in the top two of their respective groups on Thursday, leaving only six more places to be decided in the next days for the 24-team tournament in the Ivory Coast. Ghana and Angola finished one-two in Group E, while Tanzania forced an unlikely goalless draw …

Egypt qualifies for Africa Cup of nations finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Egypt qualifies for Africa Cup of nations finals

The Hindu  

Egypt came from behind to beat Guinea 2-1 on Wednesday and secure a record-extending 26th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they made sure of top spot in their qualifying group with one match to play in the preliminary competition. Captain Mohamed Salah missed two gilt-edged chances, but Mahmoud Trezeguet and Mostafa Mohamed scored to ensure Egypt …

Holder Senegal through to Cup of Nations finals
2 years ago

Holder Senegal through to Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Defending champions Senegal, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Tunisia added their names to the list of qualified teams for next year’s African Cup of Nations finals after away successes in Tuesday’s qualifiers. South Africa scrambled a 2-1 away win over Liberia to join Morocco, who qualified without kicking a ball last week, from Group K. Tunisia ensured a top-two finish …

Morocco becomes first African side to enter FIFA World Cup semifinal after Portugal win
2 years, 3 months ago

Morocco becomes first African side to enter FIFA World Cup semifinal after Portugal win

The Hindu  

Morocco became the first African team to qualify for the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup after it pulled off a brave-hearted 1-0 win over Portugal at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday. HERE ARE THE OTHER THREE AFRICAN QUARTERFINALISTS FROM PAST WORLD CUPS CAMEROON 1990 In 1990, Cameroon, which was making its second World Cup appearance, began with a …

‘Our pride': Morocco keeps Africa’s hope alive in World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Our pride': Morocco keeps Africa’s hope alive in World Cup

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — For many in Africa, Morocco’s underdog performance is the best story in the World Cup so far, with the hopes of the continent soaring ahead of the match on Saturday against Portugal. Morocco’s advance also has cast rays of hope for other teams on the continent, with some like South Sudan Football Association president Augustino Maduot Parek …

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win
2 years, 9 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win

News 18  

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. This means only one team from Zambia, the Comoros and Lesotho will also go to the finals, and the Zambians are desperate to avoid failing to qualify for four …

Africa Cup of Nations qualifier: Naim Sliti Leads Tunisia to Big Win Over Equatorial Guinea
2 years, 9 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations qualifier: Naim Sliti Leads Tunisia to Big Win Over Equatorial Guinea

News 18  

Naim Sliti scored and created two other goals as Qatar World Cup qualifiers Tunisia began a four-match build-up this month by hammering 10-man Equatorial Guinea 4-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday. After Joan Elo was sent off following a second yellow card, a Sliti cross enabled substitute Seifeddine Jaziri to ned past goalkeeper Jesus Owono …

Ghana, Angola and Libya Win on Opening African Cup of Nations Qualifiers
2 years, 9 months ago

Ghana, Angola and Libya Win on Opening African Cup of Nations Qualifiers

News 18  

Angola, Ghana and Libya all won on Wednesday as home advantage proved decisive on the opening day of the group qualifiers for next year’s African Cup of Nations. Ghana next play away against the Central African Republic in neutral Angola on Sunday before heading to Japan for two more testing friendlies next week as they look ahead to the tournament …

Salah’s Egypt draws Keita’s Guinea in African Cup qualifying
2 years, 11 months ago

Salah’s Egypt draws Keita’s Guinea in African Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Mohamed Salah is set to face Liverpool teammate Naby Keita in qualifying for next year’s African Cup of Nations after Egypt was drawn in the same group as Guinea on Tuesday. Defending champion Senegal, which beat Egypt in this year’s final, faces Benin, Mozambique and Rwanda in Group L. The qualifiers kick off in June. …

Mohamed Salah racially abused and pelted with bottles and rocks as Egypt lose to Senegal
3 years ago

Mohamed Salah racially abused and pelted with bottles and rocks as Egypt lose to Senegal

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sadio Mane secured Senegal’s place at the World …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Cameroon stuns Algeria, books ticket to Qatar
3 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Cameroon stuns Algeria, books ticket to Qatar

The Hindu  

Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia and Cameroon also qualified for Qatar and will join Senegal to make up Africa’s five teams at the World Cup. Cameroon pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory in Algeria after extra time to end 2-2 on aggregate and advance on the away goals rule. Cameroon launched a free kick at Algeria's goal in the fourth minute of …

Mali 0-0 Equatorial Guinea (5-6 on pens): Underdogs through after dramatic penalty shoot-out
3 years, 2 months ago

Mali 0-0 Equatorial Guinea (5-6 on pens): Underdogs through after dramatic penalty shoot-out

Daily Mail  

Equatorial Guinea continued their giantkilling run as they reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Mali after a goalless draw in Limbe on Wednesday. Equatorial Guinea players celebrate after their penalty shoot-out victory over Mali Mali were the better team during the contest but failed to take their chances against the …

Tunisia knocks Nigeria out of African Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

Tunisia knocks Nigeria out of African Cup

The Hindu  

Nigeria's 100% record in the group stage meant nothing as it was knocked out 1-0 by Tunisia in the last 16 of the African Cup of Nations on Sunday. Burkina Faso beat Gabon in a penalty shootout in Limbe earlier Sunday and hours after mutinous soldiers seized control of a military base back home in Burkina Faso, raising fears of …

African Cup: Defending champion Algeria out, Comoros advances
3 years, 2 months ago

African Cup: Defending champion Algeria out, Comoros advances

The Hindu  

Defending champion Algeria was dumped out of the African Cup of Nations in the group stage on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to an Ivory Coast team that was rampant at times and announced itself as a contender for the title in Cameroon. Ivory Coast’s one-sided victory meant Algeria, which was again one of the favourites this year, exited without …

African Cup: Defending champ Algeria out, Comoros advances
3 years, 2 months ago

African Cup: Defending champ Algeria out, Comoros advances

Associated Press  

DOUALA, Cameroon — Defending champion Algeria was dumped out of the African Cup of Nations in the group stage on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to an Ivory Coast team that was rampant at times and announced itself as a contender for the title in Cameroon. Ivory Coast’s one-sided victory meant Algeria, which was again one of the favorites this …

AFCON 2021: Ghana sent packing by minnows as Morocco, Senegal top groups
3 years, 2 months ago

AFCON 2021: Ghana sent packing by minnows as Morocco, Senegal top groups

The Hindu  

Four-time champion Ghana was eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in a stunning upset, while Morocco and Senegal won its respective groups but without backing up its status as pre-tournament favourite. Just two days after Equatorial Guinea shook up the tournament by beating defending champion Algeria, equally tiny Comoros humiliated Ghana with a 3-2 win in Group …

Ghana angered by late Gabon equalizer, game ends in melee
3 years, 2 months ago

Ghana angered by late Gabon equalizer, game ends in melee

Associated Press  

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Ghana conceded a late goal to draw with Gabon 1-1 and also had a player red-carded for a punch on an opponent after the final whistle as their African Cup of Nations game ended in a melee on Friday. The result left four-time African champion Ghana, which famously hasn’t won the Cup of Nations since 1982, third …

Africa Cup of Nations day 2: Sadio Mane scores last-minute winner while Morocco beat Ghana late on
3 years, 2 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations day 2: Sadio Mane scores last-minute winner while Morocco beat Ghana late on

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After hosts Cameroon and Cabo Verde started the …

Mané saves Senegal, Morocco beats Ghana at African Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

Mané saves Senegal, Morocco beats Ghana at African Cup

Associated Press  

BAFOUSSAM, Cameroon — Sadio Mané saved Senegal with a 97th-minute penalty to beat Zimbabwe 1-0 at the African Cup of Nations on Monday. Gabon was missing Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nice midfielder Mario Lemina when it beat tournament debutant Comoros 1-0 in the day’s last game. Zimbabwe protested vehemently but referee Mario Escobar of Guatemala stuck by his decision …

World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon reach playoff, Ivory Coast out
3 years, 4 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon reach playoff, Ivory Coast out

The Hindu  

Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia took their last chances and qualified for the World Cup playoffs in Africa on Tuesday, but Ivory Coast didn’t seize the day and is the continent’s biggest team so far to miss out on next year’s tournament in Qatar. Karl Toko Ekambi's first-half goal settled the tense Group D decider as Ivory Coast lost the …

Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon in WC playoffs, Ivory Coast out
3 years, 4 months ago

Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon in WC playoffs, Ivory Coast out

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia took their last chances and qualified for the World Cup playoffs in Africa on Tuesday, but Ivory Coast didn’t seize the day and is the continent’s biggest team so far to miss out on next year’s tournament in Qatar. Cameroon ended Ivory Coast’s campaign with a 1-0 win in their …

Kenya wins final WC qualifier with its football body in crisis
3 years, 4 months ago

Kenya wins final WC qualifier with its football body in crisis

The Hindu  

Kenya won its final World Cup qualifying game on Monday to provide a moment of relief from the crisis engulfing its national football federation. Mali won Group E to progress to Africa's final World Cup playoffs in March. Just a few hours before the Kenya-Rwanda qualifier and just a short distance away in Nairobi, Kenya Football Federation president Nick Mwendwa …

DR Congo, Ghana advance in African World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 4 months ago

DR Congo, Ghana advance in African World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana both won their respective World Cup qualifying groups on Sunday, advancing to the March playoffs that will determine Africa's representatives at Qatar 2022. DR Congo beat Benin 2-0 in Kinshasa to finish one point ahead of their visitors in Group J, while Ghana's 1-0 home win over South Africa at Cape Coast also …

Victor Osimhen Scores as Nigeria Move Closer to Topping World Cup Group
3 years, 4 months ago

Victor Osimhen Scores as Nigeria Move Closer to Topping World Cup Group

News 18  

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen scored to set up Nigeria for a 2-0 win over Liberia on Saturday that moved them closer to a fourth consecutive World Cup appearance. Cape Verde, an island nation of 560,000 people that has never competed at the World Cup, kept their hopes alive by coming from behind to beat the Central African Republic 2-1 in …

World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria a point away from playoffs after beating Liberia
3 years, 4 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria a point away from playoffs after beating Liberia

The Hindu  

Nigeria moved a point away from Africa’s final World Cup playoffs as a pair of penalties saw off Liberia 2-0 on Saturday, while a crunch game between Ivory Coast and Cameroon will decide which one goes through out of their group. The victory kept Nigeria top of Group C by two points and needing just a draw at home to …

World Cup Qualifiers: Mali through to last 10 in WC qualifying, setback for Ghana
3 years, 4 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Mali through to last 10 in WC qualifying, setback for Ghana

The Hindu  

Mali progressed to the final round of African World Cup qualifying by beating 10-man Rwanda 3-0 on Thursday, while Ghana experienced a major setback in its quest to make it to Qatar next year. Ghana was held to a 1-1 draw by Ethiopia, a result that opened the door for South Africa to take a three-point lead over Ghana in …

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ivory Coast keeps ahead of Cameroon
3 years, 5 months ago

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ivory Coast keeps ahead of Cameroon

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast kept its nose in front of rival Cameroon in the battle for top place in its World Cup qualifying group as both countries won their latest African Group D games on Monday. READ : Germany books 2022 World Cup spot with 4-0 win over North Macedonia Nicolas Pepe scored after two minutes to give the Ivorians an early …

African World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria beats CAR to top group
3 years, 5 months ago

African World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria beats CAR to top group

The Hindu  

Nigeria gained revenge over Central African Republic on Sunday with a 2-0 win while Tunisia moved closer to winning its group and advancing to the last phase of Africa’s World Cup qualification. Tanzania upset Benin 1-0 away to take a slim lead in Group J while Mali and Uganda both won to keep up their tussle in Group E. Nigeria …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Riyad Mahrez helps Algeria stretch unbeaten run with 6-1 thrashing of Niger
3 years, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Riyad Mahrez helps Algeria stretch unbeaten run with 6-1 thrashing of Niger

Firstpost  

The result in Blida kept reigning African champions Algeria top of Group A, ahead of Burkina Faso on goal difference in a two-team fight to finish first and qualify for the final elimination round next March. Johannesburg: Riyad Mahrez celebrated being included on Friday among 30 Ballon d’Or nominees by scoring twice as he captained Algeria to a 6-1 thrashing …

Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying
3 years, 6 months ago

Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying

The Hindu  

Kelechi Iheanacho's two goals gave Nigeria a winning start Friday in its bid to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. Nigeria beat Liberia 2-0 thanks to Iheanacho's first-half double, and fellow former African champions Tunisia, Cameroon and Ghana also won on a day the heavyweights avoided any major upsets. Only Ivory Coast came away disappointed with its start to …

World Cup qualifier: Sadio Mane scores as Senegal beats Togo
3 years, 6 months ago

World Cup qualifier: Sadio Mane scores as Senegal beats Togo

The Hindu  

Sadio Mane scored as Senegal won and his Liverpool teammate Naby Keita created a goal as Guinea drew when the 2022 World Cup group qualifying in Africa finally kicked off on Wednesday after three coronavirus-induced postponements. Mane netted through a close-range shot on 56 minutes, and Paris Saint-Germain defender Abdou Diallo scored a similar goal nine minutes from time as …

Africa Cup of Nations: Title-holders Algeria and Ivory Coast renew continental rivalry
3 years, 7 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Title-holders Algeria and Ivory Coast renew continental rivalry

Firstpost  

Algeria and the Ivory Coast were placed in Group E with Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea when the draw was made in Yaounde on Tuesday. Algeria will face the Ivory Coast, the only team they failed to defeat in winning the last Africa Cup of Nations, when Cameroon host the 2021 edition between 9 January and 6 February, 2022. Sadio …

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