Gabon Suspend National Team and Axe Aubameyang After AFCON Exit
Gabonese football has been thrown into turmoil after the government suspended the national team, dismissed the coaching staff and excluded Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
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Group D Statement Wins as DR Congo and Senegal Flex AFCON Muscle
DR Congo and Senegal delivered commanding performances on a decisive Group D night at the Africa Cup of Nations, brushing aside Botswana and Benin respectively to underline their knockout credentials.
Nigeria cruise past Uganda as Tanzania hold Tunisia in decisive Group C finale
Nigeria wrapped up their Group C campaign in style with a convincing 3-1 victory over Uganda, while Tanzania produced a spirited performance to draw 1-1 with Tunisia, results that brought the curtain down on a dramatic final round in the group.
Morocco power past Zambia to seal Group A top spot as Mali scrape through
Morocco underlined their title credentials with a commanding 3-0 win over Zambia to finish top of Group A, while Mali progressed to the knockouts despite being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Comoros.
Egypt Hold Angola to Seal Group B Top Spot After Tense Stalemate
Egypt finished top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Angola, while the Palancas Negras were left to wait on other results to learn their knockout-stage fate.
Bafana Bafana Dig Deep to Book AFCON Last-16 Place
South Africa survived a dramatic Group B finale in Marrakech, edging Zimbabwe 3-2 in a tense encounter to seal qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, with Oswin Appollis keeping his nerve from the penalty spot late on.
Mahrez Penalty Sends Algeria Through in Group E
Riyad Mahrez calm first-half penalty proved decisive as Algeria edged Burkina Faso 1-0 in a tense AFCON Group E contest, sealing a vital win built on discipline and defensive control.
Sudan Edge Equatorial Guinea in Tight Group E Battle
Sudan claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Group E after a second-half own goal settled a tense and hard-fought encounter in Casablanca.
Mozambique Shock Gabon in AFCON Group F Thriller
Mozambique produced a stunning comeback to beat Gabon 3-2 in a pulsating Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash, denting the Panthers hopes and throwing the group wide open.
Super Eagles Edge Tunisia in Five Goal AFCON Thriller
Nigeria survived a late Tunisia fightback to claim a dramatic 3-2 victory in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash, with goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman proving decisive in Fes.
Ikpeazu Heads Uganda Level as Missed Penalty Denies Cranes Late Win
Uganda were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter after Allan Okello missed a late penalty at Al Medina Stadium.