Goals against Sudan not a response to critics, says Mahrez
Dec 24 : Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez said his two goals in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations Group E were not a response to his critics.
Equatorial Guinea Sport News
Stoppage-time comeback gives Burkina Faso victory in opener
CASABLANCA, Dec 24 : Two goals deep in second-half stoppage time saw Burkina Faso snatch a 2-1 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in the opening Group E match at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Wednesday.
African teams strengthening their chances with Europe-born players
RABAT, Dec 21 : Almost 30 per cent of the players competing at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco were born outside the continent, reflecting the growing reliance many African countries have on players from the diaspora in Europe.
Blow for Algeria as key midfielder ruled out of Cup of Nations
RABAT, Dec 19 : Algeria have been dealt a blow to their Africa Cup of Nations hopes with the withdrawal of key midfielder Houssem Aouar on Friday.
Algeria keeper Zidane likely to start at Cup of Nations
Dec 13 : Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, looks likely to start at this month’s Africa Cup of Nations after the injured Alexis Guendouz was left out of the squad announced on Saturday.
Avram Grant leaves Zambia ahead of Cup of Nations finals
LUSAKA :Avram Grant has departed as Zambia soccer coach, less than two months before the Africa Cup of Nations finals, following the country's disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign.
Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal
CAPE TOWN :Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday.
Coach, players fired after Equatorial Guinea fail to pitch for World Cup tie
Equatorial Guinea have fired coach Juan Micha and kicked out several key players after a strike meant the team failed to travel to Malawi for a World Cup qualifier, with the country now facing possible sanctions from world football body FIFA.