Afcon 2017
latest news & developments
Clash of Africa’s titans
And, no, we are not just talking football. Much more is at stake
Avram Grant resigns as Ghana head coach
Grant’s resignation comes five days after his side was knocked out in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Cameroon’s Afcon victory masks its deep troubles, says JoJo Bell
The best African goalkeeper of all time says there’s a good reason top players withdrew from the Indomitable Lions.
Afcon finalists prove their worth
Deserving teams bring the memorable moments in Gabon to an end
DRC’s dancing footballers leave mark at Afcon 2017
The team may have been eliminated at the continental football tournament, but they plan to bring their ‘fimbu’ dance to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Afcon keeps the pundits guessing
This weekend’s mouthwatering quarterfinal clashes include Senegal’s ‘dream team’ going up against Cameroon
Zim mood sombre after Afcon exit
One MP has even suggested confining the football team to military barracks to teach them a lesson.
Afcon 2017: Minnows set field on fire
Despite pockets of local discontent, Gabon’s hosting of the event is off to a cracker of a start with the humbling of some footballing titans.
Afcon 2017: Morocco coach Herve Renard eyes treble
The 48-year-old Frenchman is the only coach to win the competition with different countries.