AFCON 2017: Cameroon, Egypt go head to head in Cup of Nations final
Traditional continental giants who had fallen on hard times, Egypt and Cameroon are looking to cap remarkable revivals when they meet in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday.
Burkina Faso qualify for Africa Cup semi-finals
Burkina Faso scored twice in the closing stages to beat Tunisia 2-0 Saturday and become the first qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
Five stars of the Cup of Nations group phase
In a disappointing campaign for the hosts, the performances of Bouanga stood out. The 22-year-old French-born winger, whose father is from Gabon, set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal in the opening draw with Guinea-Bissau. He was the main source of danger for the Panthers throughout their three draws and agonisingly hit the post in injury time in the 0-0 stalemate with Cameroon that sealed their elimination. He was later seen in tears as he collected his man of the match award. He will now go back to Tours in the French second tier, where he is currently on loan from Lorient in France’s top flight. In the meantime, Gabon will hope he can remain a key player in the side as they look to qualify for next year’s World Cup.
AFCON: Egypt qualify for Africa Cup quarter-finals
Egypt qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over Ghana in Port-Gentil.
Cote d’Ivoire’s AFCON exit mocks FIFA’s monthly ranking, says Okenla
A former Green Eagles player, Folorunsho Okenla, says the exit of Cote d’Ivoire and Algeria from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has made a mockery of the FIFA monthly ranking.
Grant expects tough contest against Pharaohs
Ghana coach Avram Grant is anticipating a thrilling contest against Egypt today in the final group match in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
