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Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski issues warning to Senegal ahead of AfCON final rematch in March

February 8, 2022

Egypt and Senegal will face off in a month’s time in the third round playoff of the CAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers in a rematch of the 2021 African Cup of Nations final. Egypt goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal “Gabaski” warned the Teranga Lions that the heartbreak that his Pharaohs suffered at the AfCON final will …

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Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski issues warning to Senegal ahead of AfCON final rematch in March

February 8, 2022

Egypt and Senegal will face off in a month’s time in the third round playoff of the CAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers in a rematch of the 2021 African Cup of Nations final. Egypt goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal “Gabaski” warned the Teranga Lions that the heartbreak that his Pharaohs suffered at the AfCON final will …

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AFCON 2021: Sadio Mane triumphs over Mohamed Salah in epic AFCON final

February 7, 2022

The Teranga Lions of Senegal have finally secured a first ever African Cup of Nations by beating record holders Egypt in a penalty shootout in Sunday’s final. Senegal and Egypt played out a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes to set up a tense penalty shootout. Egypt capitulated despite goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal providing them a …

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AFCON 2021: Salah and Mane to face off in the final as Egypt see of hosts Cameroon in Semi final

February 6, 2022

Sadio Mane and Senegal will face off against Mohamed Salah and Egypt in the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cameroon after Egypt saw of the host nation in a penalty shootout. Egypt beat Cameroon 3-1 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes at the Olembe stadium, Yaounde that saw a lot …

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AFCON 2021: Controversial referee who ended Tunisia vs Mali game early claims it was a message from God

February 3, 2022

Janny Sikazwe, the referee who officiated the Tunisia vs Mali group stage game in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, has claimed that he ended the game after hearing from God. Sikaziwe blew for full-time early in the Group F opening match between Tunisia and Mali in the ongoing AfCON, and has …

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AFCON 2021: Sadio Mane declared fit for Senegal quarter final fixture

January 30, 2022

Sadio Mane has been declared fit by doctors after a head collision that left him dazed and is cleared to play for Senegal ahead of their quarter final game against Equatorial Guinea in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. Sadio Mane was forced off the pitch during Senegal’s 2-0 round of 16 victory over …

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AFCON Update: Stampede kills six, injures 40 in Cameroon knockout game

January 26, 2022

An unfortunate stampede which killed six fans occurred as the hosts of the 33rd African Cup of Nations, Cameroon, battled Comoros for a spot in the quarter finals. Five-time AfCON winners Cameroon are looking to secure their sixth title at home in front of their football loving compatriots and this overzealousness led to a stampede …

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Nantes manager gives verdict on Moses Simon’s AfCON performance

January 23, 2022

Nantes manager, Antoine Kombouaré has spoken about Moses Simon‘s incredible group stage performances at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Nantes forward has been a bright spark in Nigeria’s attack, scoring one goal and providing one assist as the Super Eagles finished the group stages being the only team to win all …

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Defending champions Algeria knocked out of AfCON by Côte d’Ivoire

January 21, 2022

Riyad Mahrez and Algeria have failed in their African Cup of Nations Title defence after their 3-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire which saw them finish last in Group E, in which they scored only one goal. The Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire stamped all over the Desert Foxes in a commanding performance that made Algeria’s form …

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AFCON 2021: Holders Algeria on the brink of group stage exit

January 17, 2022

Algeria, the current defending champions of the African Cup of Nations, could be exiting the 2021 edition of the tournament in the group stage following a loss to minnows Equatorial Guinea. The Desert Foxes, captained by Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, went into the game as favourites despite their 0-0 against Sierra Leone in their …

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AFCON 2021: Tunisia-Mali descends into chaos as referee ends game with minutes to spare

January 13, 2022

Tunisia and Mali played out what can be termed the most chaotic game in recent football memory all thanks to the officials of the game. In an inexplicable move, Zambian referee Janny Sikaziwe blew the final whistle after just 85 minutes of the match. Chaos descended upon the pitch, leading him to restart the game …

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AFCON 2021: Sadio Mane triumphs over Mohamed Salah in epic AFCON final

February 7, 2022

The Teranga Lions of Senegal have finally secured a first ever African Cup of Nations by beating record holders Egypt in a penalty shootout in Sunday’s final. Senegal and Egypt played out a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes to set up a tense penalty shootout. Egypt capitulated despite goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal providing them a […]

AFCON 2021: Salah and Mane to face off in the final as Egypt see of hosts Cameroon in Semi final

February 6, 2022

Sadio Mane and Senegal will face off against Mohamed Salah and Egypt in the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cameroon after Egypt saw of the host nation in a penalty shootout. Egypt beat Cameroon 3-1 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes at the Olembe stadium, Yaounde that saw a lot […]

AFCON 2021: Controversial referee who ended Tunisia vs Mali game early claims it was a message from God

February 3, 2022

Janny Sikazwe, the referee who officiated the Tunisia vs Mali group stage game in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, has claimed that he ended the game after hearing from God. Sikaziwe blew for full-time early in the Group F opening match between Tunisia and Mali in the ongoing AfCON, and has […]

AFCON 2021: Sadio Mane declared fit for Senegal quarter final fixture

January 30, 2022

Sadio Mane has been declared fit by doctors after a head collision that left him dazed and is cleared to play for Senegal ahead of their quarter final game against Equatorial Guinea in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. Sadio Mane was forced off the pitch during Senegal’s 2-0 round of 16 victory over […]

AFCON Update: Stampede kills six, injures 40 in Cameroon knockout game

January 26, 2022

An unfortunate stampede which killed six fans occurred as the hosts of the 33rd African Cup of Nations, Cameroon, battled Comoros for a spot in the quarter finals. Five-time AfCON winners Cameroon are looking to secure their sixth title at home in front of their football loving compatriots and this overzealousness led to a stampede […]

Nantes manager gives verdict on Moses Simon’s AfCON performance

January 23, 2022

Nantes manager, Antoine Kombouaré has spoken about Moses Simon‘s incredible group stage performances at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Nantes forward has been a bright spark in Nigeria’s attack, scoring one goal and providing one assist as the Super Eagles finished the group stages being the only team to win all […]

Defending champions Algeria knocked out of AfCON by Côte d’Ivoire

January 21, 2022

Riyad Mahrez and Algeria have failed in their African Cup of Nations Title defence after their 3-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire which saw them finish last in Group E, in which they scored only one goal. The Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire stamped all over the Desert Foxes in a commanding performance that made Algeria’s form […]

AFCON 2021: Holders Algeria on the brink of group stage exit

January 17, 2022

Algeria, the current defending champions of the African Cup of Nations, could be exiting the 2021 edition of the tournament in the group stage following a loss to minnows Equatorial Guinea. The Desert Foxes, captained by Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, went into the game as favourites despite their 0-0 against Sierra Leone in their […]

AFCON 2021: Tunisia-Mali descends into chaos as referee ends game with minutes to spare

January 13, 2022

Tunisia and Mali played out what can be termed the most chaotic game in recent football memory all thanks to the officials of the game. In an inexplicable move, Zambian referee Janny Sikaziwe blew the final whistle after just 85 minutes of the match. Chaos descended upon the pitch, leading him to restart the game […]

Current Standings

Group A

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 CameroonCMR 3 2 1 0 DWWDD
2 Burkina FasoBFA 3 1 1 1 DDWLD
3 Cape VerdeCPV 3 1 1 1 WLDL?
4 EthiopiaETH 3 0 1 2 LLD??

Group B

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 SenegalSEN 3 1 2 0 DWWWD
2 GuineaGIN 3 1 1 1 WDLL?
3 MalawiMWI 3 1 1 1 LWDL?
4 ZimbabweZWE 3 1 0 2 LLW??

Group C

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 MoroccoMAR 3 2 1 0 WWDWL
2 GabonGAB 3 1 2 0 WDDD?
3 ComorosCOM 3 1 0 2 LLWL?
4 GhanaGHA 3 0 1 2 LDL??

Group D

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 NigeriaNGA 3 3 0 0 WWWL?
2 EgyptEGY 3 2 0 1 WDWDD
3 SudanSDN 3 0 1 2 DLL??
4 Guinea-BissauGNB 3 0 1 2 DLL??

Group E

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 Ivory CoastCIV 3 2 1 0 WDWD?
2 Equatorial GuineaGNQ 3 2 0 1 LWWDL
3 Sierra LeoneSLE 3 0 2 1 DDL??
4 AlgeriaDZA 3 0 1 2 DLL??

Group F

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 GambiaGMB 3 2 1 0 WDWWL
2 MaliMLI 3 2 1 0 WDWD?
3 TunisiaTUN 3 1 0 2 LWLWL
4 MauritaniaMRT 3 0 0 3 LLL??
 
Knockout
 
Possible knockout

Results
Player Stats

League Table

Group A

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 CMR 2 1 0 7
2 BFA 1 1 1 4
3 CPV 1 1 1 4
4 ETH 0 1 2 1

Group B

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 SEN 1 2 0 5
2 GIN 1 1 1 4
3 MWI 1 1 1 4
4 ZWE 1 0 2 3

Group C

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 MAR 2 1 0 7
2 GAB 1 2 0 5
3 COM 1 0 2 3
4 GHA 0 1 2 1

Group D

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 NGA 3 0 0 9
2 EGY 2 0 1 6
3 SDN 0 1 2 1
4 GNB 0 1 2 1

Group E

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 CIV 2 1 0 7
2 GNQ 2 0 1 6
3 SLE 0 2 1 2
4 DZA 0 1 2 1

Group F

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 GMB 2 1 0 7
2 MLI 2 1 0 7
3 TUN 1 0 2 3
4 MRT 0 0 3 0
 
Knockout
 
Possible knockout

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