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Momentous Guinea defy the odds to reach AFCON
Guinea’s win over Uganda in the AFCON qualifiers was the fitting finale to a compelling story, writes Matt Carter.
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African Cup of Nations qualification – the final frontier
For those vying for the remaining six slots at the African Cup of Nations, an anxiety doused final date awaits, writes Matt Carter.
Morocco withdrawals leaves AFCON in the balance
Matt Carter reports on a 2015 ACFON in limbo and the complicated issues that have brought us to the tournament to the brink.
Morocco raises 2015 AFCON uncertainty
The Ebola crisis has been a rumbling undercurrent to AFCON qualification, yet recent developments have seen the virus – purely in footballing terms – become a problem of tidal wave proportions.
AFCON qualification – the week previewed
AFCON qualification reconvenes this weekend and with Morocco drawing ever closer the action promises to be at its captivating dramatic best.
AFCON qualificatiers expose Ghana and Nigeria cracks
On what was a breathless weekend of AFCON qualification action, Nigeria and Ghana paid the price for contentious decision making post Brazil 2014.
AFCON qualification – The story so far and final round preview
This weekend marks the commencement of the final qualification round for the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with seven qualifiers being joined by Africa’s elite to form seven groups of four.
Where are Africa’s next generation of stars?
Africa is set to lose some of its biggest icons – can the void be filled to ensure that the continent continues to be represented at the highest level?
Wasps of Rwanda light up AFCON qualification
Nobody has had it tougher in making the final round of AFCON qualification and having already upset Libya and Congo, the Wasps of Rwanda are targeting capping their magical journey with a spot in January’s showpiece.
Renard the man for Ivory Coast regeneration job
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.