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Fear factor: Tokelo Rantie

Clash of Africa’s titans

And, no, we are not just talking football. Much more is at stake

Avram Grant’s contract with the ghana Football Association ends on February 28.

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 beat Egypt 2-1 to win the Afcon 2017 football tournament.

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.

Key players: Burkinabé midfielder Alain Traore

Afcon finalists prove their worth

Deserving teams bring the memorable moments in Gabon to an end

Democratic Republic of Cong players celebrate by dancing the fimbu following their third goal during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group C football match between Togo and DR Congo in Port-Gentil.
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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.

The Mount Agung volcano is seen spewing smoke and ash in Bali. About 25

Afcon keeps the pundits guessing

This weekend’s mouthwatering quarterfinal clashes include Senegal’s ‘dream team’ going up against Cameroon

Zimbabwe’s players walk off the pitch at half-time during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group A football match between Zimbabwe and Tunisia.

Zim mood sombre after Afcon exit

One MP has even suggested confining the football team to military barracks to teach them a lesson.

Afcon colour and commitment: Fans at the Burkina Faso vs Cameroon match.

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.

Morocco coach Herve Renard and midfielder Moonir Obbadi leave a press conference ahead of the team’s opening Afcon match.

Afcon 2017: Morocco coach Herve Renard eyes treble

The 48-year-old Frenchman is the only coach to win the competition with different countries.