Afcon 2017

Nigeria have moved up to the 41st position in the latest Fifa global rankings released on Thursday. The Super Eagles were ranked 51st in January rankings but this month, they moved…

Ghana have not secured a final berth since 35 years ago but are hoping to do so at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations AFCON on Thursday in Gabon. The…

Jordan and Andre Ayew grabbed a goal each to ensure Ghana beat DR Congo 2-1 and sent the Black Stars to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Aston Villa’s Jordan…

Senegal and Liverpool striker, Sadio Mane gifted Cameroon the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals ticket after missing the decisive spot kick as the Lions beat Senegal 5-4 on penalties to…

Herve Renard already enjoys lofty status in African football after winning two of the last three African Nations Cups, but if he takes a third title next week he will…

Ghana can become the only team to make the knockout stage of the African Nations Cup with a 100 percent record on Wednesday but to do so they must overcome…

Defending champion Ivory Coast were knocked out of the 2017 AFCON after a tiny 1-0  to Morocco. Rachid Alioui scored with a terrific shot from 25 yards to earn the…

Algeria’s George Leekens became the first coaching casualty of the African Nations Cup, resigning on Tuesday after his team were eliminated less than three months after taking the job. “Given…

Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez admitted his side didn’t do too well as they were held 2-2 by Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. The Leicester playmaker scored both his side’s…

Nigeria Football Federation NFF president, Amaju Pinnick has displayed support for the Black Stars of Ghana in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign after the Super Eagles of Nigeria…