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Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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.
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Equatorial Guinea and Congo ignite AFCON
The unexpected triumphs of Equatorial Guinea and Congo illustrates the sheer unpredictability of AFCON, writes Matt Carter.
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 qualification – talking points
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
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
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.