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Mahrez’s last gasp stunner sends Algeria to Afcon final
Riyad Mahrez scored a sensational stoppage-time winner to send Algeria to the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 2-1 win over Nigeria.
Algeria who started the game as second favourite to win it, dominated the contest from the beginning and…
VAR madness and missed penalties as Senegal edge Tunisia to reach Afcon final
Senegal progressed to the final of the Africa Cup Of Nations for the second time after sinking Tunisia 1-0 thanks to an extra time own goal by Dylan Bronnon.
In an incident packed game, both sides had penalties saved in normal time before…
Tunisia end Madagascar dream to reach Afcon Semifinal
Tunisia ended Madagascar's fairytale run in the Afcon 2019 to reach their first ever semifinal since 2004 with a 3-0 victory at Al-Salam Stadium Cairo on Thursday.
The Eagles of Carthage, who overcame Ghana in penalty shootout led through…
VAR to be used from Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be introduced from the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, which is starting today. The mein intention is to increasing the possibility of drama in a tournament traditionally…
Tunisia beat Ghana on penalties to reach Afcon quarter finals
Tunisia edged past Ghana 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Monday.
Goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha was the hero, coming on for the shootout and saving Caleb Ekuban's penalty.
The Eagles of Carthage…
Egypt coach sacked following AFCON failure as FA president resigns
The president of Egypt’s Football Association did not take the shock defeat to Bafana Bafana too well and sacked Pharaohs coach Javier Aguirre before resigning himself with immediate effect on Sunday night.
Efa’s official twitter account…
South Africa knock out hosts Egypt in AFCON
South Africa knocked hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a late winner and set up a quarter final tie against Nigeria.
With Egypt throwing players forward, Thembinkosi Lorch struck on the counter-attack after 85 minutes.…
Nigeria eliminate holders Cameroon in Afcon thriller
Nigeria knocked out defending champions Cameroon in a five-goal last-16 thriller in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.
Odion Ighalo put Nigeria ahead in Alexandria, Egypt in the 19th minute but two quick fire goals from Stephane…
Benin shock Morocco, storm into AFCON quarterfinals
Ten-man Benin rode their luck to eliminate heavily fancied Morocco on penalties in an extraordinary upset in the opening match of the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.
Benin advanced to quarter-finals, after four…
Mane sends Senegal to AFCON Quarter finals
Sadio Mane scored his third of the campaign as Senegal defeated Denis Onyango's Uganda to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
The Liverpool star struck on 15 minutes with a close-range shot after a passing move carved…