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    • The former striker noted that, every country qualified to the round 16 was a favorite to win ...

    Mr Kwesi Owusu, former captain of the Black Stars, has said the team’s performance against Guinea-Bissau was an indication that, they have peaked at the right time in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Egypt.

    • Friday’s draw, held in Cairo under the supervision of Anthony Baffoe, the Ghanaian Deputy General Secretary of CAF, handed Kwasi Appiah’s side no favours as they face a formidable opposition ...

    Ghana’s Black Stars face a tough Africa Cup of Nations campaign after being drawn up against defending champions Indomitable Lions of Cameroun, Benin and Guinea-Bissau in Group F.

    • With qualification already secured, Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi made nine changes to the starting XI - handing a start to Slimani, ...

    Napoli midfielder Adam Ounas scored twice and picked up an assist on his first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations as Algeria maintained their 100% record with victory over Tanzania.

    • It was another cruel dissipation of taxpayers money. And I dare predict, that, ...

    Written By Jerome Otchere - If the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Isaac Asiamah sought to impress us with his presentation of the AFCON 2019 budget and particularly how much was spent out of the budgeted amount, then he failed. He failed not because I have any evidence of malfeasance against him, but simply because his presentation left too many questions unanswered.

  • The pairings for the Round of 16 has been completed following the end of games at the group stages.

    • In contrast, DR Congo missed two, with Everton winger ...

    Africa Cup of Nations debutants Madagascar produced another upset to beat DR Congo 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw and seal a quarter-final spot.

    • Algeria had another comfortable day. They won as easily as the scoreline suggested.

    Riyad Mahrez scored a superb goal as Algeria cruised past Guinea 3-0 in Cairo to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

    • Africa's highest ranked team need to beat Kenya in their final group game to be guaranteed a place in the knockout stages.

    Algeria beat Senegal to clinch a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

    • Algeria managed to hold on to the score-line and secured the Cup of Nations crown with an unbeaten run.

    Baghdad Bounedjah’s first minute deflected effort handed Algeria their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after a 29-year wait with a 1-0 victory over Senegal in a highly charged final at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday night.

    • Angola now need to beat Group E leaders Mali in their final group game on Tuesday (20:00 BST) to qualify for the last 16, ...

    Angola were forced to settle for a draw with Mauritania in the Africa Cup of Nations after Geraldo's 90th-minute goal was disallowed.

    • Nigeria with all their oil money promised to pay each player $20,000 for qualifying to the semi-finals; and we thought it prudent to splatter more money for an underachievement,

    Written By John Vigah - It was not what Ghanaians bargained for. It was not what the Black Stars strappingly pledged! Sadly, that is what we have to settle with – willy-nilly!

    • The Ayew brothers have been Ghana's twin talismen for three Afcons now, ...

    Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target as 10-man Ghana were forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations.

    • Both teams have agreed to play the training match behind closed doors without spectators.

    Swansea City forward André Ayew will lead the Black Stars for Saturday’s friendly match against South Africa at the Police Academy Stadium in Al Jalal, Dubai.

    • Hosts and record champions Egypt will have themselves to blame after losing the chance of a record extending eighth title at home despite....

    South Africa’s Bafana Bafana shocked hosts Egypt 1-0 to reach the 2019 total AFCON quarterfinals on Saturday night. Thembikosi Lorch scored what proved to be the game’s lone goal five minutes from time to produce on Africa Cup of Nations all time surprises.

    • The coach initially invited 32 players for camping but on Monday, February 15, exempted six players of Asante Kotoko from camp due to their continental commitments.

    The senior national team, the Black Stars have opened camp at the M Plaza Hotel in Accra ahead of two qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe.

    • Ghana came agonisingly close to sealing all three points in the closing stages when substitute Owusu Kwabena's powerful drive crashed back off the crossbar.

    Cameroon and Ghana, two of the most successful teams in Africa Cup of Nations history, cancelled each other out in a forgettable 0-0 draw in their Group F match on Saturday.

    • While Cameroon have failed to score in two consecutive matches, goalkeeper Andre Onana finishes the group stage matches a proud man as ...

    Defending champions Cameroon fired blanks once again as they drew 0-0 with Benin in their final Group F match in Ismailia on Tuesday night, but it was just but enough to take them to the round of 16 at the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019.

    • The second half started off with some offensive actions from both teams and we could see the instructions of the two coaches : Florent Ibengue and Sunday Chidzambga.

    The Congolese woke up for their last Group A match and Zimbabwe paid the price for the Leopards' offensive fury, conceding a heavy loss (4-0). The DRC is improving its goal difference but does not know yet if it will be enough to reach the knockout stages of the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019 for best third.

    • The Ivory Coast struggled in the first half against Group E winners Mali and failed to register a shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.

    Wilfried Zaha scored the winner as the Ivory Coast beat Mali 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

    • Msakni had given Tunisia the lead from the spot 11 minutes before half-time.

    Djalma cancelled out Youssef Msakni's first-half penalty to earn Angola a point against Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations.

    • The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four teams each and the top two sides from each group will earn a ticket to the 2021 showpiece in Cameroon.

    The draw for the 2021 African Cup of Nations tournament has been released.

    • Back from recess, Ghana broke the deadlock just a minute into the second half courtesy Ayew, with a curling shot that left Guinea Bissau goalie ....

     Second half strikes from Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey handed Ghana a 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau in their Group F Day Three match on Tuesday in Suez and a place at the knockout stage of the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019.

    • Cameroon are next in action against fellow tournament favourites Ghana on Saturday (18:00 BST), while ...

    Cameroon began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown with victory over Guinea-Bissau in Group F.

    • Both teams looked satisfied with the result and nothing new happened, to see Egypt ending the group with the maximum points, while Uganda reached the knockout stages for the first time since 1978.

    Hosts Egypt ended group A of the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations with maximum points after defeating Uganda 2-0 at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night. The Pharaohs, already qualified before the game guaranteed the group top spot in grand style, winning all three matches of their mini league campaign.

    • Aliou Cisse's team will meet minnows Madagascar or Tunisia in the semi-finals on Sunday in Cairo.

    Senegal reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a goal by Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye ended Benin's tournament.

    • This was the eighth time the Super Eagles were playing a third and fourth AFCON play-off and they kept their record of winning the bronze medal match.

    Odion Ighalo’s second minute goal, his fifth of the tournament, handed Nigeria’s Super Eagles the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2019 bronze medal after a 1-0 win over Tunisia in a battle of the eagles at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday night.

  • Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has been named in a 21-man Black Stars squad that will play Kenya in an AFCON 2019 Group F qualifier on September 7, 2018.

    • Bahoken drew Cameroon level in the 40th minute when he tapped in simply from a yard out after Nigerian keeper ...

    There will be a new winner at the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 after defending champions Cameroon were sent packing by Nigeria who beat them 3-2 in a five-goal round of 16 thriller in Alexandria on Saturday evening.

    • The Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah told Parliament on Wednesday that the state spent $4,564,532.00 during the competition.

    The spokesperson of the Normalisation Committee, Dan Kwaku Yeboah has branded as hypocrites some journalists and officials who benefited from the $4.5million expended by the state on the Black Stars AFCON campaign.

    • Strike partner Emmanuel Okwi's glancing header from a free-kick then doubled the lead three minutes after half-time.

    Uganda recorded their first Africa Cup of Nations victory in 41 years as they pulled off a surprise win over DR Congo in Group A in Egypt.

    • The result moves Kenya level on three points with Senegal, who were beaten 1-0 by leaders Algeria, ...

    Michael Olunga scored twice as Kenya came from behind to beat Tanzania 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations thriller.

    • Hlatshwayo missed Bafana Bafana's best chance, heading Sifiso Hlanti's cross wide of the mark at 0-0, while Williams tipped another goal-bound Pepe free-kick over the bar late on.

    Aston Villa's Jonathan Kodjia scored the only goal of the game as Ivory Coast edged past South Africa in their opening Group D encounter.

    • Francois Kamano's 66th-minute penalty earned a point for Guinea, after Romain Metanire had fouled Ibrahima Traore.

    Madagascar marked their Africa Cup of Nations debut with a draw against Group B opponents Guinea in Alexandria.

    • Burundi's chances of reaching the knockout stages are as good as over after ...

    Marco Ilaimaharitra's thunderous free-kick gave Madagascar their first Africa Cup of Nations win by beating Burundi.

    • Nigeria finish second and will meet the second placed team from Group F in Alexandria next weekend. Elsewhere in Cairo, ...

    A catastrophic error from centre back Leon Balogun and a sumptuous freekick from Total Man of the match Carolus Andriamahitsinoro saw debutants Madagascar shock pre-tournament favorites Nigeria 2-0 and finish top of Group B.

    • And it was Mahrez who won the match for Les Fennecs four minutes after the full time mark when his ...

    A last gasp goal from star Riyad Mahrez led Algeria to reach the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations final match after defeating Nigeria 2-1 at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night. They will face their group opponents Senegal in the grand final next Friday (19 July 2019) at the same venue with the Holy Grail of African football at stake.

    • Mauritania, taking part in the tournament for the first time in their history, started brightly in Suez but ...

    Mali produced a dominant display to beat tournament debutants Mauritania at the Africa Cup of Nations.

    • The Malians finish the group unbeaten with seven points off two wins and a draw.

    Amadou Haidara’s thunderbolt from 25 yards out after 37 minutes saw Mali finish top of Group E at the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2019 and book a date against former champions Cote d'Ivoire in the round of 16 next Monday in Suez.

    • Senegal face Uganda in the last 16 on 5 July.

    Sadio Mane scored twice as Senegal eased to a Group C victory over Kenya and booked their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

  • Senegal became the second side to reach the quarter finals of the ongoing Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019, beating Uganda 1-0 at Cairo International Stadium on Friday (5 July 2019).

    • It earned Morocco a third successive 1-0 win and sealed top spot in Group D.

    South Africa will have to wait to discover whether they have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 after Morocco scored a late winner.

    • It's a big win for Morocco manager Herve Renard against his former team - he certainly won the tactical battle here.

    Morocco reached the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast in Group D.

    • Two-time winning coach Herve Renard's side were limited to largely long-range attempts against a Namibia side making their first appearance since 2008.

    Namibia forward Iitamunua Keimuine's 89th-minute own goal gifted Morocco victory in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group D match.

    • Benin only qualified to the round of 16 after a final day 0-0 draw with defending champions Cameroon squeezed them through as one of the best four third placed teams.

    Benin qualified for the quarter finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in their history after shocking favourites Morocco 4-1 on post-match penalties after a 1-1 stalemate in regulation time at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Friday evening.

    • His finish was into an empty net after goalkeeper Ronwen Williams totally missed Moses Simon's corner.

    William Troost-Ekong scored a dramatic late winner to send Nigeria into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at the expense of South Africa.

    • Burundi - the lowest-ranked side at the tournament - had struck the crossbar in the first half through defender Frederic Nsabiyumva's looping header.

    Three-time winners and 2013 champions Nigeria edged past tournament debutants Burundi at the Africa Cup of Nations.

    • Trezeguet gave the hosts a much deserved lead four minutes to the break with a peach of a goal.

    Mahmoud Hassan 'Trezeguet's beauty of a goal in the 41st minute proved to be the difference as Egypt kicked off their Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 campaign on a winning note with a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe at a fully packed Cairo International Stadium on Friday night.

    • Senegal are Africa's highest placed nation in Fifa's world rankings at 22nd but have never won the tournament.

    Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a routine victory over Group C rivals Tanzania in Cairo.

    • The best opportunity came in the 72nd minute when Sassi’s shot was blocked by Koulibaly’s arms, ...

    A Dylan Bronn own goal inside 10 minutes of added time saw Senegal book their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final slot in 17 years after beating Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles 1-0 in a drama-filled match at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo on Sunday night.

    • Stuart Baxter's side improved after the break as the impressive Zwane moved over to the left, and the break-through came ...

    South Africa kept alive their hopes of reaching the last 16 by beating neighbours Namibia 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Group D.

    • There is no single event which brings us together like when the Black Stars are playing, especially when they are in their elements and rubbing shoulders with the best in the world.

    Written By Doreen Hammond - All too soon the African Nations Cup is here with us again.

    • Mauritania dictated the first half with at least three chances that should have shot them into the lead.

    Tunisia joined Mali into the last 16 from Group E after playing out a barren draw with Mauritania in their ultimate group match on Tuesday in Suez. It was the third successive draw at the campaign as they finished second on three points, four shy of Mali who topped the group after beating Angola 1-0 in Ismailia.

    • The Black Stars dominated the opening stages of the game, and Nuhu Kasim's header hit the outside of the post.

    Tunisia beat Ghana on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Madagascar.

    • The Eagles of Carthage started brightly in the sweltering heat, and former Sunderland striker Khazri saw ...

    Wahbi Khazri rescued a point for Tunisia against Mali in Suez as they boosted their chances of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

    • Most of Ghana’s squad have played together in four different tournaments and now know the strengths and weaknesses of one another.

    Written By Ebenezer Nene Korley Azu-Mate - The Black Stars of Ghana once again are in another Afican Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament as the four-time champions look forward to their first title since 1982. At least, a 37-year wait for this prestigious trophy looks achievable this year.

    • Ivory Coast finish second behind Morocco in Group D.

    Arsenal transfer target Wilfried Zaha scored as Ivory Coast moved into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a thumping win over Namibia.

    • Guinea must now wait to discover if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

    Mohamed Yattara scored twice as Guinea beat 10-man Burundi 2-0 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

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