The tie that bonds Australia and South Sudan
South Sudan's long road to AFCON 2021 begins next week. Remarkably, 12 players will travel 7,000 miles from Australia to play for the Bright Stars.
Desabre's Uganda spearheading East Africa's footballing ascent
The French coach is confident the region is beginning to realise its untapped football potential.
Amuneke aims to exceed achievements of 'Father' Keshi
The Nigerian legend says African coaches "can do much more if there is support from everyone instead of running to Europeans at every opportunity".
Afcon qualifying: Lesser lights take centre stage on final wee
Some of the continent's less-heralded sides have made the most of the Africa Cup of Nations' expanded format.
Child refugee Berahino realises Burundi dream
A 1-1 draw at home to Gabon in Bujumbura on Saturday ensured qualification for Burundi, sparking wild celebrations.
Burundi, Cameroon seal AFCON qualification
Burundi qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time on Saturday, and they were joined by Cameroon, Guinea Bissau and Namibia.
Super Eagles' Afcon qualifier scoreline flatters to deceive
Given the lack of pressure in facing Seychelles on Friday, having already qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria's display was... meh.
Angola seal Cup of Nations spot with Wilson goal
Angola striker Wilson Eduardo scored on his debut as they beat Botswana 1-0 to qualify for the expanded 24-team Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Bafana face Libya with failure a sword over their heads
Ahead of the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, 14 teams have already qualified, and South Africa should really be among them.
What will Nigeria coach Rohr be looking for ahead of Afcon?
Nigeria have never been short of inspiration for international games, and coach Gernot Rohr wants them to be mentally tough against tiny Seychelles.
Africa Cup of Nations qualification: What's still at stake?
Here's the state of play heading into the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with 10 of the 24 berths in the finals up for grabs.
2019 Afcon qualifiers key squads
The final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers runs from 22 to 24 March. Which teams have opted to rest some of their biggest stars?
Mikel's absence is the elephant in the Super Eagles' room
Nigeria's captain has not been involved with the Super Eagles since the World Cup in Russia. But the team does not appear to have missed its leader.
Bafana Bafana recall Bongani Zungu, Keagan Dolly to face Libya
South Africa are second in Group E, two points ahead of Libya, and need only to draw the fixture in Sfax, Tunisia, to secure AFCON qualification.
Uganda targeting World Cup after AFCON qualification
Uganda are targeting a spot at the 2026 World Cup after qualifying for back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, according to FUFA.
Zimbabwe vs. Liberia: Where did it all go wrong?
Where did it all go wrong for the Warriors in Liberia, and what must they get right in order to get over the line and reach the AFCON?
How did he miss from there? And again?!
To miss one open goal is unfortunate, but to miss two just moments apart is... well, just ask Lesotho forward Tumelo Khutlang.
Mahrez double books Algeria's spot at Afcon finals
Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria qualified for next year's Africa Cup of Nations, while Guinea, Mauritania and Ivory Coast joined them.
Zimbabwe miss chance to book AFCON ticket
The Warriors fell to a 1-0 defeat away in Liberia, but remain atop Group G heading into the final round of qualifiers.
Kondogbia nets first CAR goal to nab late point in Rwanda
The Valencia midfielder scored his first goal since his nationality switch to keep the Central African Republic's AFCON hopes alive.
Zambia out of AFCON running after Mozambique defeat
The 2012 champions fell to a 1-0 loss away from home and will miss next year's tournament.
Jordan Ayew returns to fire Ghana past Ethiopia
Jordan Ayew returned to score twice as Ghana took a step towards the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win away in Ethiopia.
Uganda determined to take clean-sheet record to AFCON
Uganda skipper Denis Onyango is determined that the Cranes will extend their clean-sheet record to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Uganda's Miya, Onyango set to miss Nigeria clash
Uganda will be without Farouk Miya and captain Denis Onyango for Tuesday's international friendly against Nigeria in Asaba.
Rohr won't dwell on offside goals after qualification
Coach Gernot Rohr would not dwell on two disallowed goals against South Africa as he celebrated Nigeria's qualification for the 2019 AFCON finals.
Table
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 16 |
| Madagascar | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Cameroon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Comoros Islands | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Malawi | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +8 | 14 |
| Burundi | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| Gabon | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| South Sudan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -16 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Benin | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Gambia | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Togo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 13 |
| South Africa | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 12 |
| Libya | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 7 |
| Seychelles | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -22 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| Kenya | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Ethiopia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -10 | 1 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Congo DR | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Liberia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Congo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Guinea | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 12 |
| Ivory Coast | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| Central African Republic | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 6 |
| Rwanda | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 2 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Angola | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Mauritania | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
| Burkina Faso | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Botswana | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tunisia | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| Egypt | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 13 |
| Niger | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 5 |
| Eswatini | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -12 | 1 |
| Group K | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Guinea-Bissau | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Namibia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Mozambique | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Zambia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Group L | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Uganda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Tanzania | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Lesotho | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 6 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 |