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The Latest Breaking News from AFCON

Wissa club v country row looming as Howe avoids questions on Afcon availability

Eddie Howe declined to confirm whether he would be happy for Yoane Wissa to play for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations

The Guardian - UK

Could AFCON be CANCELLED over security fears?

Protests in Morocco have led to worries that this year's Africa Cup of Nations could be affected

FourFourTwo

Every player expected to miss Premier League fixtures due to AFCON this season

The African Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco between December 21 and January

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Celtic face attacking crisis during key period despite double signing

Celtic face a potential attacking crisis during the crucial festive period because of this year's rescheduled AFCON.

The National (Scotland)

Ahmed Faras will be remembered as a football hero and symbol of Morocco

Nicknamed Moul Lkoura, meaning the owner of the ball, Ahmed Faras achieved iconic status in Morocco. The footballer was a hero to the people, a source of pride and national unity.

The Conversation

How Nigeria completed ‘Mission X’ and won their 10th Wafcon crown

Super Falcons were two goals down to Morocco in the final but comeback repaid Justine Madugu’s faith in his team

The Guardian - UK

Wafcon offers spectacular songs and goals – but where is the next generation?

Today’s newsletter comes from Morocco, where the tournament has produced some fine football but has yet to win over the general public

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Big guns line up for shot at glory as women's Afcon enters knockout stages

The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.

Radio France Internationale

Jorge Vilda, pay disputes and incredible talent on show – Wafcon 2024 about to start a year late

Africa’s major women’s tournament starts in Morocco with Spain’s World Cup-winning coach under pressure to deliver

The Guardian - UK

Nicolas Jackson: Senegal striker set to miss raft of key Chelsea fixtures due to AFCON involvement

Jackson could be absent for an FA Cup tie, but will be available for all Champions League bouts

Evening Standard

Why Mohamed Salah May Miss One of Liverpool's Biggest Premier League Games

Mohamed Salah faces missing up to eight Liverpool fixtures if Egypt do well at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sports Illustrated

50 Greatest African Players of All Time

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations came to a close on Friday, as Algeria prevailed over Senegal with a 1-0 victory, so now seems like a perfect opportunity to

Sports Illustrated

AFCON 2025 draw LIVE: Africa Cup of Nations groups confirmed as Nigeria learn fate

Top two in each group progress along with four best third-placed teams

Evening Standard

The Long Wave: From the Met Gala to Afcon, 2025 promises to be a bumper year

New Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a Michael Jackson biopic and more brilliant Black art and culture coming your way in the next 12 months

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The Guardian - UK

Africa’s female players are excelling: no Wafcon in 2024 would be a travesty

African women’s football has the world’s attention but this year’s continental competition is in danger of being cancelled

The Guardian - UK

Brentford 1-4 Liverpool: Premier League – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Mo Salah made a goalscoring return off the bench but the visitors lost Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota to injury

Top News

Hugo Broos aims to lead South Africa to AFCON victory

Discover the shared ambition between Hugo Broos and South Africa as they aim for a second Africa Cup of Nations title, facing Nigeria in the semifinals.

FourFourTwo

How to watch Nigeria vs South Africa: TV channel and live stream for AFCON semi-final today

AFCON's firing forwards come up against the tournament's toughest defences. Here's how to watch a Nigeria vs South Africa live stream online and on TV from anywhere.

Evening Standard

Mali 1-2 Ivory Coast (aet): Africa Cup of Nations hosts pull off another stunning comeback

DR Congo await in the final four

FourFourTwo

In the mag: Messi in Miami! PLUS Alonso at Leverkusen, Vicario, Deco, Champions League preview, FFT goes to AFCON and MORE!

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday 8 February

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria 1-0 Angola, Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final – as it happened

Ademola Lookman’s first-half strike steered the Super Eagles into the semi-finals at the expense of Angola

Al Jazeera

Preview: CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinals

Al Jazeera previews the four Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals that see a mix of favourites and minnows face off.

Evening Standard

Cape Verde 1-0 Mauritania: Late Ryan Mendes penalty sends Blue Sharks into AFCON quarter-finals

They will face Morocco or South Africa for a place in the semi-finals

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