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BIZARRE: African cup of nations - What They Never Told You

Why have Senegal been stripped of their Afcon title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Nigeria boycott Libya match after players ‘locked in airport without food or drink for 12 hours’

Nigeria were due to play an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Tuesday but have pulled out after ‘disgraceful’ treatment

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024

Late Penalty Saved Egypt from Defeat in Africa Cup Opener

Egypt and Nigeria kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns with mixed results. Egypt salvages a draw with a late penalty, while Nigeria is held to a ...

Cameroon vs Guinea live stream: How to watch AFCON 2023 from anywhere

Cameroon and Guinea go head to head in a Group C clash at the African Cup of Nations 2023. Here's how to watch it live, wherever you are.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 14, 2024

Egypt vs Mozambique live stream: How to watch AFCON 2023 from anywhere

The Egypt vs Mozambique live stream sees last tournament's defeated finalists start their African Cup of Nations 2023 campaign. Here's how to watch it live, wherever you are.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 13, 2024

Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro explains why he snubbed Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers

Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro has explained why he opted to snub Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers for his African Cup of Nations squad.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024

Soccer star Achraf Hakimi urges Moroccans to 'help each other' after earthquake

The status of Morocco’s soccer game Saturday night as part of African Cup of Nations qualifying was uncertain after an earthquake struck the country, killing more than 800 people

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

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Fashion Sakala takes Rangers form on Zambia duty as he scores stunning solo goal in comeback win

The Light Blues star has been reborn at Ibrox since Michael Beale's arrival at the club and he has taken that confidence on international duty in a African Cup of Nations qualifying win over Lesotho

Glasgow Live · Mar 24, 2023

England squad all train as Gareth Southgate faces selection headache for Senegal

The Three Lions play the reigning African Cup of Nations winners in the last-16 on Sunday

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Cambridge United hiccup didn’t deter Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard on World Cup journey

Renard is the first manager to win the African Cup of Nations with two different countries but his spell in East Anglia was considerably less successful

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Guinea removed as host of 2025 African Cup in latest switch

The African soccer confederation has removed Guinea as host of the 2025 African Cup of Nations because of inadequate infrastructure

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Matildas eye South Africa circuit-breaker

Desperate for a circuit-breaking win, the Matildas will face African Cup of Nations champions and world No.54 South Africa in a friendly in London in October.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

Kalidou Koulibaly hits out at Napoli owner following African players transfer claim

Chelsea new boy Kalidou Koulibaly has moved to Stamford Bridge from Italian side Napoli, where owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has made headlines with his comments on African players and the African Cup of Nations - leading Koulibaly to hit back

Daily Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

Napoli president announces controversial ban on Serie A club signing African players

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has claimed he will no longer sign African players for the club unless they agree not to play in the African Cup of Nations

Daily Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022

Rangers braced for Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey African Cup of Nations battle with Ibrox stars set for mid-season absence

RANGERS could face another club v. country battle next season after the African Cup of Nations was switched from the summer to another January…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 19, 2022

Study Finds More Than 50% of Footballers Suffer Online Abuse

More than half of footballers playing at the European Championship and African Cup of Nations suffered online abuse, a study published by FIFA revealed on Saturday. Much of abuse came from fans of the players' home nations, AFP reported. "Homophobic (40%) and racist (38%) comments provided the majority of the…

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang releases statement announcing international retirement

Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was forced to miss Gabon's African Cup of Nations through medical issues and has now confirmed his retirement from international football

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1, 2022

History Is on Europe’s Side Following Competitive 2022 World Cup Draw

Now that the groups are set, we break down each quartet in Qatar, where the storylines go beyond the sport and where non-European sides are hoping to break through.

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Liverpool Echo · Feb 12, 2022

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane to have stadium named after him

Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty to help Senegal win their first ever African Cup of Nations

Liverpool Echo · Feb 11, 2022

Jurgen Klopp to make Sadio Mane decision as another Liverpool return confirmed

Sadio Mane has returned from the African Cup of Nations and could feature for Liverpool on Sunday

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2022

Salah Back as Liverpool Looks to Trim City's Lead

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: ENGLAND Liverpool will look to trim the deficit to leader Manchester City back down to nine points with a home win over Leicester in the Premier League. And Mohamed Salah is back to help the Reds after returning from the…

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2022

Kepa Arrizabalaga or Edouard Mendy? Thomas Tuchel facing delicate call ahead of Club World Cup final

Edouard Mendy was given a hero’s welcome by Chelsea’s players after returning from the African Cup of Nations. But it was Kepa Arrizabalaga who was at the centre of their celebrations as they secured their place in the Club World Cup Final.

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

Jurgen Klopp offers insight into Sadio Mane's AFCON celebrations after private texts

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has provided an update on Sadio Mane after revealing he has been texting the Senegal superstar in the wake of his African Cup of Nations success

Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2022

Sadio Mane confirms what he told Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah after AFCON final

Liverpool star Sadio Mane consoled Anfield teammate Mohamed Salah, moments after Senegal defeated Egypt in the African Cup of Nations final

Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2022

Sadio Mane gets last laugh after Gini Wijnaldum's 2019 AFCON warning to Liverpool team-mate

Georginio Wijnaldum advised Sadio Mane not to take a spot kick before the 2019 African Cup of Nations

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