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Ranieri says Watford respect Africa Cup of Nations despite Dennis absence

Claudio Ranieri has insisted Watford have not disrespected the Africa Cup of Nations after Emmanuel Dennis was confirmed as missing the tournament. Nigeria accused Watford of “baring fangs” in confirming striker Dennis had not made the Super Eagles’ ...

31 Dec 2021 at 14:25

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘completely healthy’ after medical issue

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has allayed fears over his health by insisting his heart is “absolutely fine” after he had to return prematurely from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Arsenal forward has endured a tumultuous couple of months and not played ...

20 Jan 2022 at 18:55

Football

Defending champions Algeria knocked out of AFCON by Ivory Coast

Holders Algeria have been knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 3-1 to Ivory Coast in their final group game. The 2019 champions were completely outplayed in Douala on Thursday, compounding a miserable tournament in which they ...

20 Jan 2022 at 19:25

Football

Who is playing in the Africa Cup of Nations’ last 16?

The Africa Cup of Nations is heading into the knock-out stage after completion of the final round of group fixtures on Thursday. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the last-16 ties. Burkina Faso v Gabon January 23, Limbe, 1600 GMT The ...

21 Jan 2022 at 10:25

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang misses Gabon fixture due to heart condition

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left out of Gabon’s team to play Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday due to a minor heart condition. The Arsenal striker tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Cameroon last week but subsequently ...

14 Jan 2022 at 21:55

Football

Pep Lijnders defends Egypt’s Mohamed Salah amid criticism over Liverpool return

Liverpool’s assistant manager Pep Lijnders has insisted Mohamed Salah’s commitment should never be doubted after his imminent return from the Africa Cup of Nations to have treatment on a hamstring injury provoked criticism. The Egypt ...

23 Jan 2024 at 12:06

Football

Three-time champions Nigeria held by Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opening encounter in Abidjan. Three-time AFCON champions Nigeria threatened early, but it was Equatorial Guinea who took a surprise lead ...

14 Jan 2024 at 16:45

Football

Mali begin AFCON campaign with victory over South Africa

Hamari Traore and Lassine Sinayoko struck second-half goals as Mali launched their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa. Captain Traore tapped his side into a 60th-minute lead in the Group E ...

16 Jan 2024 at 22:07

Football

Rui Vitoria warns Egypt players mistakes will be punished by Ghana

Egypt coach Rui Vitoria has warned his team that Ghana will punish any mistakes ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash on Thursday. Egypt were held to a 2-2 draw by Mozambique in their opening game of the ...

17 Jan 2024 at 14:17

Football

Alex Iwobi targeting Africa Cup of Nations glory with Nigeria despite slow start

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi admits beating the Ivory Coast on Thursday night is the only way his Nigeria side will quieten the critics after a lacklustre Africa Cup of Nations opener. The Super Eagles could only ...

17 Jan 2024 at 13:54

Football

Mabululu earns Angola opening draw with Algeria at Africa Cup of Nations

Algeria endured more Africa Cup of Nations frustration as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Angola in their opening match in Bouake. Baghdad Bounedjah gave the Algerians the lead, but a second-half equaliser from ...

15 Jan 2024 at 22:37

Football

Hugo Broos braced for ‘tricky situation’ as South Africa fight for qualification

South Africa coach Hugo Broos knows his side will be in a “tricky situation” if they lose their final Africa Cup of Nations group game to Tunisia. Broos is slightly underplaying matters as Bafana Bafana will ...

23 Jan 2024 at 16:23

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