Tag: Africa Cup of Nations

Mahrez stunner sends Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations final

EYGPT: Riyad Mahrez rifled in a stoppage-time free-kick to earn Algeria a dramatic 2-1 victory over three-time champions Nigeria on Sunday and set up...

Africa Cup of Nations win would top Champions League title, says...

CAIRO: Senegal star Sadio Mané says helping Liverpool win the Champions League was special, but his "absolute dream" is parading the Africa Cup of...

Mane says he will step down as Senegal penalty-taker for now

AFRICA: Senegal forward Sadio Mane has said will step aside as his team’s penalty taker for the time being after missing spot kicks in...

Zaha strikes as Ivory Coast reach Cup of Nations last 16

CAIRO: Wilfried Zaha scored on his first start at this year's Africa Cup of Nations as Ivory Coast clinched a place in the last 16...

Renard expects ‘tough game’ against struggling South Africa

Morocco coach Herve Renard is anticipating a "tough game" against South Africa Monday at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt despite the contrasting...

Egypt grind out win to launch Africa Cup of Nations

Mohamed Salah's Egypt started their bid for a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations trophy on Friday with a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in...