Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea at Afcon

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Afcon wrap: Holders Algeria stunned by Equatorial Guinea while Ivory Coast, Mali held to draws

Reigning Afcon champions Algeria are in danger of an early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations after a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of outsiders Equatorial Guinea in Douala on Sunday, while Ivory Coast and Mali were held to draws by Sierra Leone and Gambia respectively.

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January 17, 2022

Mohamed Salah of Egypt

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Afcon wrap: Salah fires Egypt past Guinea-Bissau while Nigeria seal progression

Mohamed Salah is up and running at the Africa Cup of Nations as his goal in the second half handed Egypt a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau, while Nigeria cruised to a 3-1 over Sudan to book their spot in the knockouts.

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January 15, 2022

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Aubameyang trains with Gabon at Afcon after negative Covid-19 test

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returned to training with the Gabon squad ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations clash with Ghana after testing negative for Covid-19.

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January 14, 2022

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Afcon highlights: Aboubakar double fires Cameroon into next round

There was finally goals at the Africa Cup of Nations as Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of Afcon with a 4-1 demolition of Ethiopia while Burkina Faso edged Cape Verde. Catch up with the highlights here.

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January 14, 2022

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Afcon wrap: Cameroon progress after thrashing Ethiopia while Burkina Faso edge Cape Verde

Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday as captain Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko-Ekambi both scored twice in a 4-1 demolition of Ethiopia in Yaounde.

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January 13, 2022

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I have never seen anything like it – Tunisia coach on controversy against Mali

Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier said he had "never seen anything like it" after the referee in his side's Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mali on Wednesday blew the final whistle before the game had been completed.

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January 13, 2022

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Afcon highlights: Chaos on Day 4 as Mali, Ivory Coast and Gambia all win

Catch up with all the action from a chaotic day at the Afcon where Mali controversially beat Tunisia in a clash marred by several refereeing mistakes, while Ivory Coast and Gambia also picked up 1-0 wins.

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January 13, 2022

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Afcon wrap: Mali edge Tunisia in chaotic game while Ivory Coast, Gambia pick up wins

There was drama on day 4 at Afcon as Mali edged Tunisia 1-0 in a game which was marred by refereeing controversy while Ivory Coast and Gambia also picked up 1-0 wins against Equatorial Guinea and Mauritania respectively.

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January 12, 2022

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Mahrez warns Algeria to raise game for Cup of Nations title defence

Riyad Mahrez called on Algeria to rise to the challenge in Cameroon as they prepare to start their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

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January 11, 2022

Sadio Mane, Senegal

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Late Mane penalty fires Senegal past Zimbabwe

Liverpool star Sadio Mane converted a penalty deep in added time to snatch a fortunate 1-0 win for Senegal over Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener on Monday in Bafoussam.

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January 10, 2022