Mane misses pen, still scores two in Senegal win
Senegal's Sadio Mane had a penalty saved but later scored his first two goals at this year's Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Kenya 3-0.
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Kenya fight back twice for thrilling win over Tanzania
Kenya, helped by a Michael Olunga brace, twice came from behind to beat East African neighbours Tanzania 3-2 on Thursday.
Victor Wanyama's Kenya still have a long road ahead to join Afcon elite
Kenya, known as the Harambee Stars, are taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations for the sixth time, and they have won only one match out of 15.
City's Mahrez helps Algeria to Afcon win vs. Kenya
Riyad Mahrez led Algeria to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kenya as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations finals campaign with a solid display.
Five Africa Cup of Nations players you should know but don't... yet
We celebrate five African players who may not enjoy a huge international reputation, but who boast some of the Afcon's most intriguing tales.
Afcon Power Rankings: Who can challenge Mohamed Salah's Egypt?
Who are the strongest teams in the expanded 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, and who faces an uphill struggle to advance past the group stage?
Afcon Rank: Who can match Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane in Egypt?
Who are the best players at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt?
Afcon squads: Who will be on the plane to Egypt?
The 24 qualifiers for the expanded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are naming their 23-man squads for the showpiece tournament.
Desabre's Uganda spearheading East Africa's footballing ascent
The French coach is confident the region is beginning to realise its untapped football potential.
Five Afcon clashes you absolutely should not miss
ESPN selects the pick of the Afcon group-stage clashes, for various diverse reasons, following Friday's draw in Cairo.
2019 Afcon draw: Early predictions for each group
At the 2019 Afcon draw, big guns like Egypt and Nigeria got groups some would consider easy, while Group D are the traditional 'Group of Death'.
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.
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?
Kenyan federation official killed in Addis Ababa air crash
Hussein Swaleh, former general secretary of the Kenyan Football Federation, was among the 157 people killed in the weekend Ethiopian Airlines crash.
Gor Mahia confirm Algerian interest in Francis Kahata
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has confirmed that Algerian club CS Constantine are interested in signing Kenya international Francis Kahata.
AFC Leopards sign Rwanda goalkeeper
Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards has completed the signing of Rwanda keeper Eric Ndayishimiye on a two-year deal.
Dylan Kerr resigns from Gor Mahia
The Kenyan Premier League champions have parted ways with their English coach.
AWOL coach Kerr concerning for Gor Mahia
Gor Mahia CEO Lodvick Aduda is concerned about the absence of head coach Dylan Kerr, who has gone AWOL since this week's game against Everton.
Equatorial Guinea replace Kenya on eve of AWCON
The Central Africans have been reinstated at the expense of the Harambee Starlets.
Lookman scores as Everton thump Gor Mahia
The Toffees' fringe players comfortably dispatched K'Ogalo in the Sportpesa Cup.
Bernard Mwalala: Africa's next managerial star?
Hewn from hardship, Bernard Mwalala has overcome the premature end of his playing career to emerge as one of Africa's most promising coaches.
Batambuze relishing 'dream' England experience
Shafik Batambuze is relishing the prospect of playing in front of an English crowd when Gor Mahia meet Everton on Tuesday.
Gor Mahia complete double transfer swoop
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have acquired the services of two more players as they continue to beef up their squad.
CECAFA braced for 'new chapter' in African comps - Musonye
CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonya is confident that the region is braced for a 'new chapter' of success in continental competitions.
2019-20 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 |