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Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

June 9, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade eyes the first round of fixtures from 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification and shares his opinion on the major matches that went down.

Equatorial Guinea and Congo ignite AFCON

Equatorial Guinea and Congo ignite AFCON

January 27, 2015 by Matt Carter

The unexpected triumphs of Equatorial Guinea and Congo illustrates the sheer unpredictability of AFCON, writes Matt Carter.

AFCON qualification - the week previewed

AFCON qualification – the week previewed

October 10, 2014 by Matt Carter

AFCON qualification reconvenes this weekend and with Morocco drawing ever closer the action promises to be at its captivating dramatic best.

AFCON qualification - talking points

AFCON qualification – talking points

September 15, 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.

AFCON qualificatiers expose Ghana and Nigeria cracks

AFCON qualificatiers expose Ghana and Nigeria cracks

September 8, 2014 by Matt Carter

On what was a breathless weekend of AFCON qualification action, Nigeria and Ghana paid the price for contentious decision making post Brazil 2014.

Wasps of Rwanda light up AFCON qualification

Wasps of Rwanda light up AFCON qualification

August 12, 2014 by Matt Carter

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.

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