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The pre-tournament favorites fell short after suffering the ignominy of elimination in the Round of 16 at the hands of Benin

August 18th, 2019 - 05:09 GMT

Morocco Struggled for Motivation Against 'Smaller' Nations at Afcon 2019 – Saiss

The pre-tournament favourites fell short after suffering the ignominy of elimination in the Round of 16 at the hands of Benin

Mohamed Salah got off the mark in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, as Egypt beat DR Congo to book a place in the knockout phase.

June 26th, 2019 - 10:07 GMT

Egypt 2 DR Congo 0: AFCON Hosts Through as Salah Gets Off the Mark

Amr Warda

June 26th, 2019 - 02:07 GMT

Egypt Football Team Boots Amr Warda Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Liverpool forward helped his club to European glory in 2018-19, but he would happily trade that triumph for success with Senegal this summer

June 26th, 2019 - 02:25 GMT

Mane Would Swap Champions League Win for AFCON Crown

Egypt has put in place a vast security plan for the month-long tournament.

June 25th, 2019 - 03:28 GMT

Egypt Arrests Algeria, Morocco Football Fans Over Political Banners

Harambee Stars will face Tanzania on Thursday hoping to improve on their showing against Algeria

June 24th, 2019 - 03:20 GMT

Kenya Lacked Experience to Trouble Algeria – Sebastien Migne

Algeria made a bright start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 triumph against Kenya on Sunday.

June 23rd, 2019 - 10:24 GMT

Algeria 2 Kenya 0: Mahrez Scores in Comfortable Win

Itamunua Keimuine was sent on to try to craft an unlikely win for Namibia against Morocco but headed the only goal into his own net.

June 23rd, 2019 - 07:10 GMT

Morocco 1 Namibia 0: Keimuine Blunder Gives Renard's Men Slender Win

Salah and Kouka

June 23rd, 2019 - 02:57 GMT

Kouka: Salah a Role Model for All Egyptians

Hakim Ziyech

June 23rd, 2019 - 01:42 GMT

10 Players to Watch at Africa Cup of Nations

The continental tournament started yesterday and the North African football governing body boss has heralded his side’s preparedness

June 22nd, 2019 - 05:15 GMT

Zetchi: ِAlgeria Ready for Africa Cup of Nations

The Carthage Eagles captain has warned his teammates against complacency as they get set for their Group E opener

June 22nd, 2019 - 03:03 GMT

Msakni Hoping to Lead Tunisia to Their Second AFCON Title

With Zimbabwe goalkeeper Edmore Sibanda in fine form, Egypt had to settle for a 1-0 win in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations.

June 21st, 2019 - 10:25 GMT

Egypt 1 Zimbabwe 0: Trezeguet Gives AFCON Hosts Perfect Start