Tears and tragedy: Diawara making AFCON history with Guinea

AFCON is far from over but it has already been a historic tournament for Guinea leaving their coach Kaba Diawara in tears.

Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria at Cup of Nations

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on a mission to win this years AFCON.

Ivory Coast stun AFCON holders Senegal, Cape Verde into quarter-finals

Hosts Ivory Coast stunned Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations, knocking out the reigning champions on penalties.

Egypt’s AFCON hopes dashed by DR Congo, Guinea reach quarter-finals

Mohamed Salah will not make a return to AFCON after Egypt were knocked out of the competition.

Guardiola aims jibe at Man Utd over Berrada switch

Pep Guardiola took a cheeky swipe at United as the City boss claimed his bitter rivals should name a stand after Berrada if he revives their fortunes.

Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON

There are few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations than a meeting between Nigeria and Cameroon.

AFCON hosts Ivory Coast fail in bid to appoint Renard as coach

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast have failed in a remarkable bid to appoint Herve Renard as coach.

Holders Senegal remain team to beat after spectacular AFCON group stage

The Africa Cup of Nations moves onto the knockout phase after a remarkable group stage packed with goals, drama and shock results.

Morocco win takes Ivory Coast into AFCON last 16 after hosts sack coach

Morocco’s win over Zambia had the knock-on effect of sending Ivory Coast through to the last 16, after a day in which the hosts sacked their coach.

Tunisia coach steps down after dismal AFCON

Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri is stepping down after his side’s disappointing group exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.