Afcon 2015

Ivory Coast wins Afcon in lengthy shootout

Article Sapa Ap - 9 Feb 2015

A dramatic penalty shoot-out ended with Ivory Coast prevailing over Ghana in a goalless African Cup of Nations 2015 final in Equatorial Guinea.

Violent scenes red-card African football

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 5 Feb 2015

The Confederation of African Football has missed yet another chance to give a clear signal that violence is not tolerated.

Depressing end to Afcon for DRC team

Article David L. Smith Guest Author - 5 Feb 2015

A problem getting homegrown people to soccer matches: the locals just don’t seem to be interested in African football.

Equatorial Guinea snores through the Afcon

Article David L. Smith Guest Author - 1 Feb 2015

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

Article Sapa - 28 Jan 2015

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

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jan 2015

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

Article Sapa - 23 Jan 2015

"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

Article Sapa Ap - 20 Jan 2015

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

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 20 Jan 2015

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

Article Sapa & Staff Reporter - 19 Jan 2015

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.

Three of the best for Bafana Bafana

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 15 Jan 2015

It is a tall order for the South African team because all three opponents bring pedigree to the tournament and a tough physical presence.

No favouritism at the Nations Cup

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 15 Jan 2015

Form rates Cameroon, Tunisia and Senegal as the sides to watch, but African rankings point to Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana as champs.

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