Cup of Nations heads into knockout round
The Africa Cup of Nations finals head into the knockout stages from Sunday, lifting the stakes and adding excitement to a tournament that came alive over the last days after a static opening week.
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El día más loco de Thomas Partey: 5.037 km, 15' y expulsión
El 20 de enero de 2022 no fue un día cualquiera para Thomas Partey. El jugador del Arsenal regresó corriendo desde Camerún tras caer Ghana en la Copa de África para el partido de la Carabao Cup ante el Liverpool. Hay que contextualizar: Literalmente, se cruzó medio mundo para jugar quince minutos y acabar siendo expulsado.
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.
Arsenal must learn after Partey red card against Liverpool, says Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left to rue another red card in a big game as midfielder Thomas Partey was sent off in their 2-0 aggregate defeat by Liverpool in the League Cup semi-final on Thursday.
Mikel Arteta defends ill-fated decision to play Thomas Partey in Arsenal loss to Liverpool
Thomas Partey only returned to the UK from the Africa Cup of Nations at midday on Thursday, then came off the bench for Arsenal against Liverpool only to be shown a red card for two bookings, but Mikel Arteta insists: ‘Wed had to play him.’
Algeria out as group phase ends with more shocks
The Ivory Coast dumped defending champions Algeria out of the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali topped Group F and minnows Comoros Islands, Equatorial Guinea and Gambia advanced to the last 16 as the group phase came to a dramatic close on Thursday.
Sierra Leone out after penalty miss in loss to Equatorial Guinea
LIMBE, Cameroon :Sierra Leone’s veteran striker Kei Kamara missed a late penalty to scupper their chances of reaching the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations as they lost 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea on Thursday.
Aubameyang 'completely healthy' after heart scare
Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang insists he is "absolutely fine" after the Gabon star was forced to leave the Africa Cup of Nations following a heart scare.