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Cote d'Ivoire outclass Burkina Faso to set up last eight clash with Egypt

France, Jan. 7 -- Attempting to become the first outfit to win back-to-back titles since Egypt's run of three Cup of Nations crowns between 2006 and 2010, the Ivorians took the lead in the 20th minute... Read More


Boulbina's wonder goal takes Algeria into last eight past DRC at Cup of Nations

France, Jan. 7 -- The 22-year-old had been on the pitch for four minutes when he received the ball along the left wing from fellow substitue Ramiz Zerrouki. Boulbina drove towards the penalty area, c... Read More


Cote d'Ivoire coach Fae tells players to be relentless aginst Burkina Faso

France, Jan. 6 -- The Ivorians moved into the knockout stages as winners of Group F following victories over Gabon and Mozambique as well as a draw with Cameroon. On the eve of the game at the Stade ... Read More


Cote d'Ivoire coach Fae tells players to be relentless against Burkina Faso

France, Jan. 6 -- The Ivorians moved into the knockout stages as winners of Group F following victories over Gabon and Mozambique as well as a draw with Cameroon. On the eve of the game at the Stade ... Read More


Nigeria power past Mozambique into quarter-finals at Africa Cup of Nations

France, Jan. 6 -- Ademola Lookman gave Eric Chelle's side the lead in the 20th minute at the Stade de Fes. Five minutes later, the Atalanta striker turned provider for Osimhen to double the advantage.... Read More


DRC boss Desabre says Algeria clash offers chance to show squad's progress

France, Jan. 6 -- Desabre's squad reached the last four at the 2023 Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire and since then the Frenchman has steered the team to a place at an intercontinental play-off for a b... Read More


Attia stars as Egypt end Benin's fight to reach last eight at Cup of Nations

France, Jan. 6 -- The Al-Ahly midfielder hit the opener in the 70th minute with a sumptuous side-footed swerving strike from just outside the penalty area. But Hossam Hassan's charges were pulled bac... Read More


South Africa boss urges beaten squad to seek solace in 2026 World Cup trip

France, Jan. 5 -- Cameroon beat Broos' side 2-1 on Sunday night at the Stade Al Barid in Rabat, Morocco. Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring for Cameroon after 34 minutes. Christian Kofane doubled th... Read More


Egypt and Nigeria enter last-16 fray as favourites against Benin and Mozambique

France, Jan. 5 -- Egypt have won the trophy a record seven times and have been beaten finalists on three occasions since the inception of the Cup of Nations in 1957. Benin have reached the quarter-fin... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 9: No dancing for Put as Tanzania party on

France, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's party-poopers As the battle loomed, Paul Put threw down the gauntlet: vanquish Nigeria and qualify for the last-16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and I will invite you... Read More