Afcon 2015
latest news & developments
Ivory Coast wins Afcon in lengthy shootout
A dramatic penalty shoot-out ended with Ivory Coast prevailing over Ghana in a goalless African Cup of Nations 2015 final in Equatorial Guinea.
Depressing end to Afcon for DRC team
A problem getting homegrown people to soccer matches: the locals just don’t seem to be interested in African football.
Violent scenes red-card African football
The Confederation of African Football has missed yet another chance to give a clear signal that violence is not tolerated.
Equatorial Guinea snores through the Afcon
Despite the sensational action on the pitch, Equatorial Guinea hasn’t quite been able to get excited about the international tournament.
Bafana crash out of Afcon as Ghana and Algeria advance
South Africa’s campaign ended with a single point from three outings, which was more than enough to send Ghana and Algeria to the second round.
Afcon: Equatorial Guinea truimphs against the odds
Equatorial Guinea coach Esteban Becker says their achievement in reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations is a "Cinderella story".
Bafana face Senegal in ‘must-win’ Afcon encounter
"There is no way we cannot feel the pressure. But everyone is under pressure, even the opposition," coach Shakes Mashaba said.
Afcon 2015: Bright start for Algeria, Senegal
Tournament favourite Algeria avoided an unpleasant surprise at the African Cup of Nations on Monday, while four-time champion Ghana did not.
Afcon festivities belie Equatorial Guinea’s tyrannical history
With the world’s eyes on the tiny African nation, its president is hoping the Africa Cup of Nations will bring the approval he so desperately seeks.
Bafana seek elusive Afcon opener win
Despite a history of losing their Afcon opening matches, Bafana Bafana are determined to topple Algeria, Africa’s top-ranked team, in Monday’s match.
No favouritism at the Nations Cup
Form rates Cameroon, Tunisia and Senegal as the sides to watch, but African rankings point to Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana as champs.
Three of the best for Bafana Bafana
It is a tall order for the South African team because all three opponents bring pedigree to the tournament and a tough physical presence.
SA, Ghana undecided on final squad for Afcon
Algeria has named a final squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea while Group C rivals Ghana and South Africa are undecided.
Alex Song left out of Cameroon Afcon squad
The midfielder was left out of the national Afcon squad, even though he asked his English side West Ham United to be released for the 2015 tournament.
Shakes doesn’t fear Afcon group of death
Bafana coach Sahes Mashaba has confidence that Bafana Bafana will get through to the next round, despite a difficult draw.