Ivory Coast score late ET winner to reach semis
Hosts Ivory Coast kept up their incredible escape act at the Africa Cup of Nations as they came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in Saturday's quarter-final, scoring a last-gasp goal in extra time to book a semi-final with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DetailsBafana Bafana out to show they have truly turned new leaf in AFCON quarters
South Africa face Cape Verde in the AFCON quarterfinals, with an opportunity to advance to their first semifinals since 2000. The victors will face Nigeria for a place in the final.
DetailsCongo DR beat Guinea to reach AFCON semifinals
The Democratic Republic of Congo came from a goal behind to beat Guinea 3-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium on Friday and join Nigeria in the last four.
Details5 takeaways from Nigeria's AFCON quarterfinal win vs. Angola: Can the Super Eagles keep on?
Nigeria sashayed their way into the AFCON semifinals with a win over Angola that was far more convincing defensively than in the attack. Reason to worry?
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How Nigeria are preparing for AFCON quarterfinal vs. Angola
Nigeria are the highest-ranked team remaining in AFCON as they prep for a quarterfinal clash against Angola, who will look to deliver an upset.
DetailsWilliam Troost-Ekong nearly retired, but now leads Nigeria's AFCON renaissance
Veteran Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong, who faces Angola in the AFCON quarterfinals on Friday, almost did not make it to this tournament. He actually came very close to not putting on a Nigeria jersey ever again.
DetailsMorocco coach Walid Regragui takes blame for AFCON exit
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he took full responsibility for the team's surprise Africa Cup of Nations exit after a last-16 loss to South Africa, lamenting their lack of cutting edge
DetailsSouth Africa stun WC darlings Morocco at AFCON
Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored second-half goals as South Africa shocked Morocco with a 2-0 victory to dump the World Cup semifinalists out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage in San Pedro on Tuesday.
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Mali seal quarterfinal place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso
Mali profited from quick starts to each half as an own goal from Edmond Tapsoba and a strike by Lassine Sinayoko secured a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations.
DetailsHosts Ivory Coast eliminate Senegal from AFCON
Moussa Niakhate missed his penalty in the shoot-out as holders Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled 5-4 loss to hosts Ivory Coast following a 1-1 draw at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Monday.
DetailsCape Verde edge Mauritania to reach AFCON quarterfinals
Cape Verde Islands captain Ryan Mendes converted a penalty two minutes from time to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash on Monday and see the smallest country at the 24-team competition advance to the quarter-final.
DetailsCongo keeper nets PK to oust Egypt at AFCON
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal missed his penalty in the shootout as the Democratic Republic of Congo claimed an epic 8-7 victory following a tense 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in San Pedro on Sunday.
DetailsGuinea reach AFCON QFs with last-gasp goal
Guinea scored with the last kick of the game to end the giant-killing run of Equatorial Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations and book themselves a slot in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
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Lookman, Osimhen star as Nigeria make light work of Cameroon
Ademola Lookman was the star of the show as Nigeria's Super Eagles put up big performances all over the pitch to claim a 2-0 victory over archrivals Cameroon.
DetailsNigeria oust Cameroon to reach AFCON quarters
Ademola Lookman's brace ensured Nigeria a place in next weekend's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they beat long-standing foes Cameroon 2-0 in the last 16 on Saturday.
DetailsLookman double puts Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarter-finals
Ademola Lookman’s brace ensured Nigeria a place in next weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they beat long-standing foes Cameroon 2-0 in the last 16 on Saturday.
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Angola reach AFCON quarters with Namibia win
Angola's Gelson Dala scored twice as they reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a comprehensive 3-0 last-16 victory over neighbours Namibia.
DetailsAs Nigeria and Cameroon meet in AFCON, it's personal thanks to longstanding history
Nigeria and Cameroon have been thorns in each other's sides stretching back decades, and now they meet in the knockout round of AFCON in a high-profile clash.
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Holy cow: Egypt sacrifices animal for AFCON luck
The Egyptian Football Association has sacrificed a cow in a bid to bring the team more luck at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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