Tunisia stuns Nigeria to reach AFCON quarterfinals
By George Ramsay, CNN
Burkina Faso Sport News
Africa Cup of Nations 2021: Comoros won't need to field outfield player in goal after Ali Ahamada negative Covid test
Comoros will not be forced to field an outfield player in goal for their historic Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match after goalkeeper Ali Ahamada tested negative for Covid-19. The debutants are set to face hosts Cameroon after pulling off one of the all-time tournament shocks by beating traditional African heavyweights Ghana 3-2 to advance from the group stage.
Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals
LIMBE: Ismahila Ouedraogo scored the decisive penalty kick as Burkina Faso beat Gabon 7-6 in a dramatic shoot-out to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after Sunday's match in Limbe finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Afcon 2021: Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria in last 16
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Afcon 2021: Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties after 1-1 draw
Burkina Faso beat 10-man Gabon on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following a 1-1 draw.
Africa Cup of Nations: How the last-16 line up after a dramatic group stage - draw, fixtures, schedule
The Africa Cup of Nations last-16 line-up is complete following an eventful first round group stage. Despite something of a slow start, the tournament eventually sparked into life with a flurry of great goals, unforgettable incidents and major shocks – not least the exits of Ghana and holders Algeria.
'My heart is absolutely fine' - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provides fitness update after returning to Arsenal for scan
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has issued a positive fitness bulletin after returning to London for tests on his heart. The Arsenal forward, who is currently not being selected by the Gunners following a disciplinary breach, returned to the UK from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Gabon after a scan revealed possible abnormalities.
Así quedan los octavos de final de la Copa de África
Termina la primera fase de la Copa de África con sorpresas en los octavos de final. Las diminutas Islas Comoras, que juegan por primera vez en su historia la fase final de torneo, se clasificó a la siguiente ronda como una de las mejores terceras mientras que Argelia, vigente campeona, ya está eliminada.