Angola and Zimbabwe in 1-1 draw at Cup of Nations
MARRAKECH, Morocco, Dec 26 : Angola and Zimbabwe each earned their first point at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw on Friday but the result leaves both facing early elimination.
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DR Congo want Wissa in top form for World Cup playoff
TANGIER, Dec 26 : The Democratic Republic of Congo have no regrets about leaving out Yoane Wissa from the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, saying they want him in top form for World Cup playoffs in March.
South Africa do not fear Salah or Marmoush, coach Broos says
Dec 25 : Coach Hugo Broos said South Africa do not fear Egypt's Premier League contingent, Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, ahead of their Group B clash in the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.
Morocco Coach Dismisses Aguerd injury talk, backs Ait Boudlal ahead of Mali test
Dec 25 - Morocco coach Walid Regragui has dismissed reports that defender Nayef Aguerd is injured, saying the centre back was fit and ready for Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash against Mali.
Nigeria's Chukwueze calls for AFCON to get same respect as World Cup
Dec 24 : Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze believes the Africa Cup of Nations should be given the same level of respect as the World Cup and the European Championship following controversy over the timing of the tournament in Morocco.
Cameroon strike early early to secure win over Gabon
AGADIR, Morocco, Dec 24 : Cameroon put aside recent woes to open their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory over neighbours Gabon on Wednesday as Karl Etta Eyong’s early goal secured a much-needed win.
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.
Ivory Coast begin Cup of Nations title defence with narrow win over Mozambique
MARRAKECH, Morocco, Dec 24 : Holders Ivory Coast squandered a number of chances but Amad Diallo’s goal early in the second half was enough to beat Mozambique 1-0 on Wednesday and give them a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations title defence.