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Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon
10 months, 4 weeks 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, …

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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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona
11 months, 2 weeks ago

When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is around the corner, with Ivory Coast hosting the highly-anticipated tournament for only the second time. The full list stadiums that have been selected to host AFCON matches is as follows: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro Stade de la Paix, Bouake Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo Laurent …

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Niger adds to growing list of countries in the Sahel run by the military
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger adds to growing list of countries in the Sahel run by the military

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Mutinous soldiers in Niger this week overthrew the democratically elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum, adding to a growing list of military regimes in West Africa’s Sahel region and raising fears of regional destabilization. Karim Manuel, west and central Africa analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit, says the military governments threaten to unwind democratic gains made not …

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Amid coups and Covid-19, Africa focuses on what’s most important: Football
2 years, 10 months ago

Amid coups and Covid-19, Africa focuses on what’s most important: Football

Firstpost  

Many countries that competed in the Africa Cup of Nations are enduring security, economic and political crises, but the tournament offers visions of unity, solidarity and joy. “It would be the closest one to my heart.” One country that has managed to focus on football despite a major crisis back home is Burkina Faso. “If we win, I’ll take the …

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AFCON 2021: From 3-0 down, Cameroon wins 3rd-place match on penalties
2 years, 10 months ago

AFCON 2021: From 3-0 down, Cameroon wins 3rd-place match on penalties

The Hindu  

Cameroon produced an epic fightback from 3-0 down to draw level at 3-3 before winning the third-place match against Burkina Faso 5-3 in a penalty shootout at the African Cup of Nations on Saturday. Stephane Bahoken pulled the first goal back for Cameroon and Aboubakar scored in the 85th and 87th minutes, helped by two errors by Burkina Faso goalkeeper …

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Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané to face off in African Cup of Nations final
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané to face off in African Cup of Nations final

ABC  

Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané — two of African football's leading forwards — will face off as rivals for the African Cup of Nations title for the first time. Key points: Egypt will meet Senegal in the AFCON final for the first time after defeating Cameroon and Burkina Faso in their respective semi-finals This will be Senegal's second …

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Sadio Mane shines as Senegal beats Burkina Faso 3-1 to reach AFCON final
2 years, 10 months ago

Sadio Mane shines as Senegal beats Burkina Faso 3-1 to reach AFCON final

The Hindu  

Sadio Mané set up one goal and scored the last one as Senegal beat Burkina Faso 3-1 Wednesday to reach its second successive African Cup of Nations final. Mané scored on a breakaway in the 87th minute to seal the win at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde after Senegal went 2-0 up and then saw Burkina Faso pull a goal …

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AFCON 2021: Cameroon, Burkina Faso into semis
2 years, 10 months ago

AFCON 2021: Cameroon, Burkina Faso into semis

The Hindu  

Cameroon marched on at the African Cup of Nations on Saturday with a brace by striker Karl Toko Ekambi sending the tournament host into the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Gambia. Teenage forward Dango Ouattara scored Burkina Faso's goal in first-half injury time and was sent off in the 82nd minute for an elbow on Tunisia defender Ali Maaloul, …

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AFCON: Progress, elimination and the controversies so far
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON: Progress, elimination and the controversies so far

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera lists down teams who qualified for the last-16, shock eliminations and controversies from the AFCON tournament. Qualified teams: Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Senegal, Guinea, Malawi, Morocco, Gabon, Comoros, Nigeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Gambia, Tunisia. Reigning AFCON champions Algeria were one of only five teams who didn’t lead for a single minute of a game …

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AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso qualifies alongside Cameroon
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso qualifies alongside Cameroon

The Hindu  

Burkina Faso clinched a place in the last 16 at the African Cup of Nations behind host and group winner Cameroon on Monday, while Cape Verde must wait to see if it goes through as one of the four best third-place teams. Meanwhile, Malawi’s players have been given an unusual incentive to upset Senegal in their final group game on …

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AFCON 2021: Hosts Cameroon light up Africa Cup of Nations to qualify for knockout stages – Firstpost
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON 2021: Hosts Cameroon light up Africa Cup of Nations to qualify for knockout stages – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Cameroon’s fine victory was played out in front of vast swathes of empty seats at the 60,000-capacity Olembe Stadium, with supporters in the football-mad country choosing to stay away from venues in large numbers. Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday as captain Vincent Aboubakar and Karl …

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Host Cameroon 1st team into knockouts at African Cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Host Cameroon 1st team into knockouts at African Cup

The Hindu  

Two more goals by Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar helped put the host into the knockout stages of the African Cup of Nations on Thursday, while positive coronavirus tests continued to put players and coaches out of action elsewhere at the tournament. READ: Lyon forward Karl Toko Ekambi also got two for Cameroon, which hit the post three times and could …

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Host Cameroon wins as African Cup opens under virus shadow
2 years, 11 months ago

Host Cameroon wins as African Cup opens under virus shadow

The Hindu  

Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar scored two penalties in quick succession as the host country came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the African Cup of Nations’ opening game, lifting the mood of a tournament burdened throughout the build-up by the coronavirus pandemic. It left a large crowd at Olembe Stadium in Yaounde sighing with relief after they had …

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Host Cameroon wins as African Cup opens under virus shadow
2 years, 11 months ago

Host Cameroon wins as African Cup opens under virus shadow

Associated Press  

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar scored two penalties in quick succession as the host country came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the African Cup of Nations’ opening game Sunday, lifting the mood of a tournament burdened throughout the buildup by the coronavirus pandemic. It left a large crowd at Olembe Stadium in Yaounde sighing with …

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Cameroon vs Burkina Faso result: Hosts come from behind to win Africa Cup of Nations opener
2 years, 11 months ago

Cameroon vs Burkina Faso result: Hosts come from behind to win Africa Cup of Nations opener

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 Captain Vincent Aboubakar converted two spot kicks as …

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African Cup of Nations: Match timings, dates, groups, venues, full schedule
2 years, 11 months ago

African Cup of Nations: Match timings, dates, groups, venues, full schedule

The Hindu  

The Africa Cup of Nations is the first major international event of the football calendar in 2022 and is being hosted by Cameroon. The Confederation of African Football then announced that due to unfavourable climatic conditions in Cameroon during this period, the tournament would take place from 9 January to 6 February 2021. RELATED: AFCON: Virus cases for Egypt, more …

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Riyad Mahrez helps Algeria stretch unbeaten run with 6-1 thrashing of Niger
3 years, 2 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 …

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Africa Cup of Nations: Title-holders Algeria and Ivory Coast renew continental rivalry
3 years, 4 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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Burkina Faso, Guinea qualify for African Cup of Nations finals
3 years, 8 months ago

Burkina Faso, Guinea qualify for African Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Burkina Faso and Guinea booked their places at next year’s African Cup of Nations finals as they secured a top-two spot in their respective qualifying groups on Wednesday. Burkina Faso drew 0-0 away to Uganda to become the sixth country to qualify, joining holders Algeria, Mali, Senegal and Tunisia, who secured their berths last November, and hosts Cameroon. But with …

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