North Africa dominates ESPN's Afcon qualifiers Dream Team
Hakim Ziyech and Riyad Mahrez were easy picks, but no Nigerians made the cut for the African Dream Team of the international break.
2019 Season
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2019 Schedule
3-1-0, 1st in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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Holders Algeria become second side to book Africa Cup of Nations berth
Holders Algeria booked their place in the finals of Africa Cup of Nations, while the the youngest country, South Sudan, pulled off a rare win.
Mexico levels late in friendly with 10-man Algeria
Real Betis winger Diego Lainez netted an 86th minute equalizer as Mexico drew 2-2 against 10-man Algeria in The Hague on Tuesday.
Morocco impress, Ghana crumble, Micho fumes as Africa enters international window
Africa's national teams returned to action for the first time in 11 months, with a series of friendlies involving the continent's biggest nations.
Africa gets ready for the most bizarre international window in history
There has never been an international football window like this one, with Africa's players last competing for their countries 11 months ago.
Where does Africa stand in terms of leagues restarting post-coronavirus?
CAF, Africa's football governing body, gave member nations till 5 May to decide a way forward for their leagues. So where does the continent stand?
Some 'easy' groups await Africa's giants, but they must beware overconfidence
The likes of Nigeria and Senegal are in World Cup qualification groups they should easily win... But hubris could see a giant come crashing down.
Five big observations from Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Ed Dove runs through the key talking points from opening rounds of Afcon qualifiers across Africa.
Afcon qualifiers: Ghana beat Bafana; Algeria win
Thomas Partey's long-range shot gave Ghana the lead and 19-year-old debutant Mohammed Kudus added the second in a 2-0 home win over South Africa.
Toe Poke Daily: Algeria fans know how to party after winning AFCON
Algeria won the African Cup of Nations setting off some incredible celebrations from the travelling fans both at home and abroad.
Algeria's AFCON title win wasn't pretty but will remain memorable
Algeria's scrappy AFCON championship win over Senegal will give the players -- and the country -- a fresh surge of optimism on the future.
Algeria clinch AFCON title with bizarre goal
Baghdad Bounedjah's bizarre second-minute goal was all that Algeria needed to secure 1-0 win over Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
AFCON: Algeria favourites vs. Senegal as old friends Belmadi and Cisse reunite on the touchline
Senegal manager Aliou Cisse and Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi grew up playing against each other. On Friday they meet with an AFCON title on the line.
Belmadi ends years of turbulence to lead Algeria to Afcon final
After a turbulent period which saw Algeria employ seven coaches in three years, it has taken Djamel Belmadi less than one year to restore order.
The football has been thrilling, so why hasn't Egypt embraced the Africa Cup of Nations?
The AFCON final between Senegal and Algeria could be a classic, but with low attendances and little interest in the host nation, will anyone care?
Nigeria exit Africa Cup of Nations due to a slow start and late inexperience
The Super Eagles fought back well after halftime, but they ultimately paid the price for giving Riyad Mahrez a late chance to beat them.
Mahrez sends Algeria to final in stoppage time
Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez curled in a free kick in stoppage time to give Algeria a 2-1 win over Nigeria in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi.
Africa Cup of Nations down to the final four: Who will reach the final?
Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Nigeria are the final four of the Africa Cup of Nations. We assess the matchups and reveal who will meet in the final.
Transfer saga awaits Zaha after his Ivory Coast knocked out of AFCON by Algeria
Following a mixed Africa Cup of Nations, Wilfried Zaha returns to London to face a transfer saga after his Ivory Coast were eliminated by Algeria.
Algeria beat Ivory Coast on pens, into semis
Wilfried Bony and midfielder Serey Die missed penalties in the shootout as Algeria sealed a 4-3 victory over the Ivory Coast after 1-1 draw.
Mahrez scores as Algeria reach AFCON quarters
Two superbly-taken goals from Youcef Belaili and Riyad Mahrez set Algeria on the way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Guinea.
Algeria ease past Tanzania to make it three wins in a row
Algeria's Adam Ounas scored twice and Islam Slimani also netted in a 3-0 win over Tanzania as they finished top of Group C.
Well-prepared Algeria reaping rewards at Afcon
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi says extensive preparations played a major role in their win over Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.
Senegal can't afford another no-show like their loss to Algeria
It wasn't Sadio Mane's night, nor was it Senegal's, as they struggled to establish a rhythm in an Africa Cup of Nations defeat to Algeria.
Belaili fires physical Algeria to win over Senegal
Forward Youcef Belaili struck early in the second half as Algeria edged Senegal 1-0 in a physical game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.
2019-21 Table
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