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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.
Tag: Equatorial Guinea
Where did it all go wrong for Algeria?
As Algeria exits AFCON winless and with only one goal, Deolu Akingbade analyzes what went wrong.
AFCON 2015 – the winners and losers
With the dust now settling on an eventful AFCON, Matt Carter assesses who will be leaving with their heads held high and who had a tournament to forget.
Heavy weights eye long overdue AFCON success
West African duo Ghana and Ivory Coast are within a single win of righting a decade of AFCON wrongs, writes Matt Carter.
Unsavoury evening leaves Equatorial Guinea terminally tarnished
Equatorial Guinea’s compelling 2015 AFCON adventure looks to have ended on a very sour note, writes Matt Carter.
Are DR Congo’s leopards rising from a prolonged slumber?
DR Congo’s second half demolition of neighbours Republic of Congo offered signals that just maybe the sleeping giants are ready to rise, writes Matt Carter.
Equatorial Guinea and Congo ignite AFCON
The unexpected triumphs of Equatorial Guinea and Congo illustrates the sheer unpredictability of AFCON, writes Matt Carter.
African Cup of Nations – five talking points
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?
Matt Carter looks ahead to the African Cup of Nations which gets underway in Equatorial Guinea on Saturday.
Favourites Algeria dealt AFCON minefield
Reaction to Wednesday’s 2015 African Cup of Nations, which included the unearthing of the most terrifying group of death.