AFCON review after one round - Shaping up for a shock winner?
With every team having played once at the Africa Cup of Nations, ESPN's Ed Dove reviews the big talking points -- and the stuff you might have missed -- from the tournament so far.
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Nigeria coach 'confused' by Sadiq's rapid recovery in Spain
Nigeria coach José Peseiro says he is 'confused' about why Umar Sadiq could play for Spanish team Real Sociedad, despite an injury ruling the forward out the Africa Cup of Nations.
DetailsNigeria already under pressure as Ivory Coast challenge looms
With just one game played, Nigeria's Super Eagles are already up against it. A loss against Ivory Coast on Thursday would seriously jeopardise their chances of progression to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.
DetailsCongo DR miss chances in draw with Zambia
The Democratic Republic of Congo squandered a number of chances in a 1-1 draw with Zambia, who took the lead thanks to quick-thinking before being swiftly pegged back in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Wednesday.
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Favourites Morocco make winning start at AFCON
Morocco underlined their status as pre-tournament favourites by beating 10-man Tanzania 3-0 to make a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign as Group F got underway at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Wednesday.
DetailsOnana replies to critics: 'My country comes first'
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has responded to criticism of his decision to miss Cameroon's opening Africa Cup of Nations match.
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Namibia stun Tunisia for first ever Afcon win
Namibia produced a huge upset as Deon Hotto's 88th-minute header secured victory over Tunisia in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener.
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Afcon 2023: Ghana boss Chris Hughton backed '100%' by Black Stars after fan hotel altercation
Ghana insist they are "100%" behind boss Chris Hughton after a row with a fan followed their shock Africa Cup of Nations defeat by Cape Verde.
DetailsNamibia upset Tunisia at Cup of Nations
Namibia winger Deon Hotto scored in the 88th minute to hand them a shock 1-0 victory over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and keep up the sequence of surprise results that have dominated the opening days of the tournament in the Ivory...
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Late penalty seals Burkina Faso win over Mauritania
Bertrand Traore scored a stoppage time penalty as Burkina Faso claimed a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Tuesday, writing a piece of history in the process.
DetailsWould today's Bafana make the 1996 team? Booth says yes, Fish says no
ESPN spoke to former South Africa stars Mark Fish, Roger de Sa, and Matthew Booth about the current Bafana Bafana side, and whether any of today's players would have made the 1996 side that won the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Cameroon held to 1-1 draw by 10-man Guinea
Cameroon came from behind to share the points with 10-man Guinea in a 1-1 stalemate in the first game for both teams at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
DetailsCameroon, Guinea share spoils in Cup of Nations draw
Cameroon came from behind to share the points with 10-man Guinea in a 1-1 stalemate in the first game for both teams at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast on Monday.
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Ghana coach Chris Hughton confronted by angry fan after AFCON loss
An angry supporter confronted Ghana coach Chris Hughton after their upset loss at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday, team officials confirmed on Monday.
DetailsAFCON kit rankings - 24 teams, 18 manufacturers go from boring to bold
Will any of this year's kit collections - contributed by 18 different manufacturers -- take their place in the pantheon of all-time great AFCON kits?
DetailsNigeria coach Jose Peseiro unconcerned about AFCON draw
Nigeria's underwhelming start at AFCON, after being held to a 1-1 draw by tiny Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A match, was no cause for concern, coach Jose Peseiro said.
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How Senegal came to dominate African football
Morocco may have made history in 2022 by becoming the first African team to reach the Fifa World Cup semi-finals, but the continent's dominant footballing force lies further down the coast in Senegal.
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Cape Verde upset Ghana with a stoppage-time winner to go top of Group B at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Cape Verde upset Ghana with a stoppage-time winner to go top of Group B at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Salah scores late penalty as Egypt draw with Mozambique
Mohamed Salah scored a 97th-minute penalty to spare the blushes of Egypt as they rescued a 2-2 draw against Mozambique and denied their opponents a first ever Africa Cup of Nations win in a Group B clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Sunday.
DetailsOsimhen on target but Nigeria held 1-1 by Equatorial Guinea
Dove: A lot needs to improve for Nigeria at AFCONEd Dove reacts to Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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