Congolese football fan’s tribute to Patrice Lumumba captures public imagination at Afcon
Michel Kuka Mboladinga evoked the pan-African struggle by mimicking statue of Congo’s first prime minister after winning independence
African Cup of Nations
How Sadio Mané’s calm saved the Afcon final from absolute chaos
The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility And it was apparent as his Senegal team-mates threatened to quit African’s football’s showpiece
Favourites Morocco and Senegal meet in final of Afcon that has been devoid of shocks
The sense so far has been of a Cup of Nations that has been almost too slick, too polished
Senegal down defensive Egypt in Afcon semi-final to spare us the misery of extra-time
Sadio Mané the man of the hour in happy reunion with former team-mate Mo Salah
Sadio Mané strikes against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt to send Senegal to Afcon final against Morocco
Billed as another chapter in Salah and Mané’s ongoing rivalry, the opening semi-final proved to be a flat affair
Mané v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi
Former Liverpool team-mates meet for the sixth time in international football, with Salah still waiting for meaningful victory
Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt with energy recalling golden generation
Liverpool forward will face his former teammate Sadio Mané in Afcon semi against Senegal after arguably the Pharaohs’ best performance since 2008
Mohamed Salah on target as Egypt edge out Afcon holders Ivory Coast in quarter-final
Impressive Nigeria outplay Algeria to book semi-final spot
Gabon government sacks Aubameyang and suspends national team
Coach Thierry Mouyouma also sacked by government
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028
Surprise decision made for tournament which brings in 80% of CAF's revenue
Anger spreads over Afcon schedule as Morocco seek to end half-century wait
Fifa’s lack of concern for African football’s key money-spinner has led to inadequate preparation time
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
After being stranded for 16 hours at airport 250km from venue, Nigerian team have elected to return home
Ivory Coast’s Afcon win shows there’s no blueprint for tournament success
After suffering the biggest tournament defeat for a host since Brazil at 2014 World Cup and sacking their coach, the hosts triumphed
Lookman sends Nigeria into semi-final as Afcon finally sticks to the script
Solidity plus Osimhen and Lookman is proving a highly effective option for Super Eagles
Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa stun Morocco to book quarter-final place
Mali seal quarter-final place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso
Cape Verde into quarter-finals of Africa Cup of Nations after beating Mauritania
Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as the Blue Sharks march on to the last eight
Ivory Coast’s Afcon hopes hanging by thread after being thrashed by Equatorial Guinea
Hosts suffer humiliating defeat and face exiting their own tournament
‘There is a sense of adventure’ in visiting the Africa Cup of Nations
Colour, character and on occasion superstition mark out improving football tournament as something special
Sadio Mané on target as Senegal ease past Cameroon to reach Afcon last 16
The Indomitable Lions did not muster a single attempt on goal in the opening 45 minutes
Liverpool and Egypt face anxious wait over Salah injury after Ghana draw
Egypt draw 2-2 with Ghana at AFCON but will be sweating after Salah grabbed the back of his leg and limped off before half-time
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