AFRICA-CUP-OF-NATIONS

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma eyeing "special" AFCON with Mali

Yves Bissouma is looking forward to a "special tournament" as Mali prepare to get their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign up and running.

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Sol Bamba urges Ivory Coast to redeem themself as AFCON hosts

Former Ivory Coast star Sol Bamba admits the Africa Cup of Nations hosts need to prove their worth.

Tom Saintfiet

Gambia's harrowing flight ordeal ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

In a chilling prelude to the AFCON, Gambia, led by coach Tom Saintfiet, faced a life-threatening situation during their journey to the Ivory Coast.

Patson Daka

Patson Daka takes heart from friendly draw with Cameroon

Zambia striker Patson Daka says his side learnt a lot from their 1-1 friendly draw with Cameroon.

Ananias Gebhardt

Namibia won't be pushovers at AFCON, says Ananias Gebhardt

Namibia vice-captain Ananias Gebhardt expects his side to be competitive at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Jose Peseiro

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro unconcerned with AFCON friendly defeat

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro was pleased with the performance of his players despite losing 2-0 to Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations warm up match.