AFCON

If you've watched international football tournaments, the final day of group matches, with its simultaneous kickoffs, can offer unique entertainment. With the likes of Algeria, Ivory…

Sangare attempted to prevent a late corner but shockingly let the ball squirm from his grasp and Steven Caulker was able to capitalise, crossing for Alhaji Kamara to scramble home. It…

Esteban Obiang struck 20 minutes from time at Stade omnisport de Douala to lift the National Thunder to second place in Group E. The result also condemned Algeria to a first defeat in…

While host nation Cameroon have already secured their last-16 spot, any of Burkina Faso, Cape Verde and Ethiopia could yet join them in the next round. Ethiopia's qualification would…

There was late VAR drama at Stade Municipal de Limbe with referee Samir Guezzaz awarding of two spot-kicks in the final 11 minutes of the Group F encounter. First, Ibrahima Kone…

The Saint-Etienne forward struck in each half, while Hamza Mathlouthi and Seifeddine Jaziri were also on target as the Eagles of Carthage secured their first points in Group F. After…

Algeria, champions in 1990 and three years ago, were held to a surprise draw by Sierra Leone on matchday one and sit second in Group E. North African neighbours Tunisia, who won the…

The Liverpool star struck a precise volley midway through the second half to secure his side's first points of the tournament. The Pharaohs breathed a sigh of relief late on, though,…

The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations has progressed into the second round of group stage matches, and one name stands out above the rest on the goalscoring table. Captain Vincent Aboubakar of…

There was more drama at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening when Ghana's Benjamin Tetteh appeared to throw two punches after the final whistle against Gabon. The 24-year-old was…