Junior Kalounji of DR Congo celebrates his goal with his teammates during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between DR Congo and Morocco at the Oyem Stadium in Gabon on 16 January 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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DRC edge out Morocco in Afcon opener

The Democratic Republic of the Congo claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Morocco in their Afcon opener to move to the top of Group C on Monday. (more…)

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January 17, 2017

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Mane inspires Senegal to opening win

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane got on the score sheet to help Senegal claim a 2-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match on Sunday evening. (more…)

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January 16, 2017

Algeria's midfielder Riyad Mahrez and Ethipian's Dawit Fikadu fight for the ball during the 2017 African Cup of Nations football match between Algeria and Ethiopia at the Mustapha Tchaker stadium in Blida on March 25, 2016. / AFP / Farouk Batiche (Photo credit should read FAROUK BATICHE/AFP/Getty Images)

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Mahrez denies Zim in Afcon opener

A brace by Riyad Mahrez helped Algeria to a 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe in their opening Group B clash in the Africa Cup of Nations. (more…)

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January 15, 2017

Jacques Zoua of Cameroon (r) clears ball from Issoufou Dayo of Burkina Faso during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between Burkina Faso and Cameroon at the Libreville Stadium in Gabon on 14 January 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

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Cameroon, Burkina Faso share spoils in Afcon

Cameroon and Burkina Faso were forced to share the spoils in their Afcon opener after playing out a 1-1 draw at the Stade d’Angondje on Saturday evening. (more…)

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January 15, 2017

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Gabon held by debutants Guinea-Bissau

Debutants Guinea-Bissau stunned hosts nation Gabon after playing out to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations at Stade d’Angondje on Saturday. (more…)

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January 14, 2017

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Katsande: The nation are behind us

Willard Katsande will lead Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations to be played in Gabon from 14 January to 5 February. (more…)

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January 13, 2017

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Afcon 2017: Four matches not to miss

SoccerClub examines the Afcon 2107 group stages and picks four matches not to miss as the continental showpiece takes centre stage. (more…)

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January 13, 2017

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Nigeria stand in Bafana’s path for Afcon 2019

South Africa will begin the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifiers with an away match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in June. (more…)

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January 13, 2017

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Afcon 2017: Three stars to watch

SoccerClub highlights three African stars set to steal the show when the Afcon 2017 kicks off in Gabon on Saturday. (more…)

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January 13, 2017

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Afcon 2017: Who will claim the crown?

Eight of Africa’s top 10-ranked countries will be in Gabon for the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, and they all have a realistic chance of lifting the title. (more…)

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January 13, 2017