Malawi's Gabadinho Mhango just stunned Morocco with the most outrageous 40-yard goal
This year's Africa Cup of Nations has certainly not disappointed one bit.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Achraf Hakimi scores another free-kick stunner as Morocco beat Malawi to reach quarter-finals
A sensational free-kick from Achraf Hakimi lifted Morocco to a 2-1 win over Malawi and into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Malawi’s Gabadinho Mhango gave his nation a shock lead in the first half with arguably the goal of the tournament from 35-yards out, but a thumping header from Youssef El Nesyri and Hakimi’s set-piece booked Morocco’s place in the last eight. Ad/> Vahid Halilhodzic’s side, considered one of the favourites to win the tournament, will play Ivory Coast or Egypt in the next round.
AFCON 2022 top scorers: Vincent Aboubakar leads Golden Boot race as Mohamed Salah scores first goal
Vincent Aboubakar has thrown down a daunting early gauntlet in the race for the Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot, while Mohamed Salah opened his account.
Africa’s four superstars fail to ignite Cup of Nations
Africa’s four top players failed to make a mark at the Africa Cup of Nations finals but the start of the knockout rounds on Sunday offers a chance at least for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah to deliver on their home continent.
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.
Mali take top spot in Africa Cup of Nations Group F after Mauritania win as Gambia and Tunisia advance
Mali booked their passage to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations as Group F winners thanks to a 2-0 win over Mauritania. The Mali side went into the final round of group games in second in the standings, but their 2-0 win combined with Gambia’s 1-0 victory over Tunisia meant they took top spot on goal-difference Ad/> Gambia and Tunisia also advanced to the knockout stages, with the former finishing second in the group.
Equatorial Guinea claim narrow win over Sierra Leone to confirm passage to AFCON last 16 and dump opponents out
Equatorial Guinea claimed a 1-0 win over Sierra Leone to book their passage to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. The two teams went into their final group game with destiny in their own hands, with both knowing a win would guarantee their progress.