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African Cup of Nations – five talking points

January 22nd, 2015 by Matt Carter

With the African Cup of Nations already developing into a captivating tournament, Matt Carter brings us the main talking points.

AFCON preview – can African football shine in an unlikely setting?

January 15th, 2015 by Matt Carter

Matt Carter looks ahead to the African Cup of Nations which gets underway in Equatorial Guinea on Saturday.

African Cup of Nations qualification – the final frontier

November 19th, 2014 by Matt Carter

For those vying for the remaining six slots at the African Cup of Nations, an anxiety doused final date awaits, writes Matt Carter.

Judgement day approaches for Renard’s elephants

November 15th, 2014 by Matt Carter

Ivory Coast boss Herve Renard is in danger of failing in his task of guiding one of the continent’s superpowers to the 2015 African Cup of Nations.

AFCON qualification – talking points

September 15th, 2014 by Matt Carter

After a week of breathless week of AFCON qualification – which contained no shortage of dramatic stories – we review the most significant talking points as January’s showpiece grows ever closer.

Indomitable Lions regain roar in Yaoundé

September 12th, 2014 by Matt Carter

After World Cup disaster, Matt Carter reports that Cameroon might have negotiated their way onto the roads of recovery.

Renard the man for Ivory Coast regeneration job

July 29th, 2014 by Matt Carter

With a bumpy ride on the horizon the influencial Herve Renards represents the stellar candidate in Ivory Coast’s bid to remain amongst Africa’s elite – by Matt Carter.

All eyes on Africa as Premier League clubs await the exodus

October 13th, 2012 by Richard Nash

Premier League fans may feel that this weekend’s International break is an unwelcome distraction to a fledgling season, but across the African continent games will be played that may have great ramifications for several clubs’ campaigns. The African Cup of Nations has for years been a source of frustration for Premier League managers as it […]

One 2 Watch – Souleymane Coulibaly

July 14th, 2011 by Kevin Coleman

After a sensational U17 World Cup in which he scored nine goals in four games, Kevin Coleman profiles Ivory Coast and Siena’s teenage striker Souleymane Coulibaly, who has already been linked with some of the world’s biggest clubs.

Talking Points: Ivory Coast 0-0 Portugal

June 15th, 2010 by Kevin Coleman

Ivory Coast and Portugal played out a tense goalless encounter in Group G this afternoon, void of creativity and goalscoring opportunities but as always, plenty of Talking Points… Jubulani v Ronaldo In the opening minutes of the game we witnessed the best and worst of Cristiano Ronaldo. First, a blatant dive from about forty […]