Afcon Qualifiers

Cameroon commenced their journey toward qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on a winning note by defeating Burundi 1-0 on Thursday.

The Eagles’ ambition of securing victory suffered a massive setback after Ibrahima Kone was sent off in the 78th minute after elbowing Rashid. The hosts took a shock lead in the 29th minute after Kiki Kouyate turned the ball inside his own net. Their dominance paid off in the 30th minute when the Olympique Lyon striker curled a fine free-kick after Vincent Aboubakar was fouled at the edge of the box.

Nigeria's Super Eagles came from a goal down to get their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to a winning start on...

Alex Iwobi quickly restored parity five minutes later, rolling the ball past Kamara in goal, before Napoli hitman, Victor Osimhen doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 41st minute. In the other group game, Guinea-Bissau shredded São Tomé and Príncipe 5-1 and top the group heading into the next round of matches. Nigeria now sit second in Group A and will next face São Tomé and Príncipe next Monday.

Malawi captain John Banda has thrown his weight behind head of technical panel Mario Marinica's direct football style of play.

And we have to do that based on the players and the opponents we face. Everyone knows the importance of this game and we are focused on getting a positive result. We follow what he says.”

Nigeria claimed a clutch 2-1 win over Sierra Leone in a Group A 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…

In the other Group A match, Guinea Bissau thrashed Sao Tome and Principe 5-1. There were, however, some nervy moments for Nigeria in the closing stages of the game. Nigeria then took the lead through a brilliant 41st minute strike from Osimhen who cracked home a superb header after combining well with Simon.

Ethiopia coach Wubetu Abate insists Egypt will still be a tough team despite the absence of Mohamed Salah for Thursday's 2023 Afcon qualifier.

We only focus on ourselves, not the opponent." In their initial game away to Malawi, the Eastern Africa side fell 2-1. Egypt are still a good team with or without him," Abate told reporters ahead of the Thursday game.

The Bafana captain will be looking to keep a clean sheet and lead his troops to a win over the Atlas Lions. Khuliso Mudau, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2022 ...

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Ethiopia - Egypt has suffered an unexpected defeat losing 2-0 to Ethiopia in the African Cup of Nations 2023 qualifiers, on Thursday.

Egypt felt the full impact of Mohamed Salah’s absence as they slumped to a shock 2-0 loss to Ethiopia at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi on Thursday. Egypt were handed a favourable draw in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers after being placed with Ethiopia, Malawi, and Guinea in Group D, as the Pharaohs eye a record-extending 26th appearance. Egypt has suffered an unexpected defeat losing 2-0 to Ethiopia in the African Cup of Nations 2023 qualifiers, on Thursday.

Bafana Bafana are away in Rabat to face Morocco in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier of Group K on Thursday night.

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Cameroon commenced their journey toward qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on a winning note by defeating Burundi 1-0 on Thursday.

The Eagles’ ambition of securing victory suffered a massive setback after Ibrahima Kone was sent off in the 78th minute after elbowing Rashid. The hosts took a shock lead in the 29th minute after Kiki Kouyate turned the ball inside his own net. Their dominance paid off in the 30th minute when the Olympique Lyon striker curled a fine free-kick after Vincent Aboubakar was fouled at the edge of the box.

Morocco's Atlas Lions have won 2-1 in tonight's game against South Africa's Bafana Bafana, leading Group K for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 ...

Morocco’s Atlas Lions vied to overturn their recent disappointing results and regain the trust of the Moroccan fans. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana meanwhile sought to return home with an important away victory against Morocco. Only a few minutes after the game kicked off, Morocco’s Atlas Lions had their first clear chance in front of the South African goalkeeper but the Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri failed to translate the attempt into an early lead.

The Bafana captain will be looking to keep a clean sheet and lead his troops to a win over the Atlas Lions. RIGHT-BACK - Khuliso Mudau.

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Bafana Bafana began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign a with a 2-1 loss to Morocco on Thursday evening.

Find out by listening in the podcast player below! The changes had a positive effect for Bafana as they were able to break away on counter-attacks and Maart had a chance to restore the lead for the visitors after a cut-back by Tau but he blazed his effort over the crossbar. Bafana were not allowed to settle in the second stanza as En-Nesyri equalised for Vahid Halilhodzic's charges five minutes from the break with a free header from close range after getting on the end of Romain Saiss's header.

Having taken an early lead in the first half, Bafana Bafana conceded two second half goals as they went down to Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations ...

But just as he did against France, Williams was Bafana’s the knight in shining armour. The momentum of the game may have dipped in the second half, but that allowed Bafana to see more of the ball, although they were not convincing in their pressing as they failed to threaten the Atlas Lions defence. The Atlas Lions were denied a clear penalty early in the second half after the ball struck the arm of Felies. But they’d soon make up for that as En-Nesyri equalised to send the venue into a frenzy.

Morocco came back from a goal down to beat Bafana Bafana in their 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on ...

Amine Harit was problematic for Bafana's defence with his runs, but his real contribution was the cross that led to El-Kaabi's winner that originated from Maart losing the ball in midfield. It wasn't the France-type miss-match, but there was a difference in class, and it showed throughout the game in Rabat Bafana scored first in their Group K encounter through Lyle Foster in the eighth minute, but goals from Youssef En-Neysri in the 51st-minute and Ayoub El-Kaabi in the 87th-minute sealed the comeback from the hosts.

Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo speaks after they defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 in their2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.

It’s like our first game together as a group; we are going to improve one hundred percent.” We can always improve, we are definitely going to get better and stronger in the games to come.” On the win against a stubborn Sierra Leone side, Aribo, who features for Scottish giants Rangers said: “I think it is important that we got a win in the first game.

Coach José Peseiro-tutored Super Eagles on Thursday evening in Abuja started their 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on a winning note by ...

We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages. That was the last thing I remember.” During the game, the coach made some changes and the reason is that he did not get it right, so, he needed a change, to reinforce. The coach just gathered the team. We just employed a new coach and this is his first competitive game.” The Super Eagles responded five minutes later through Everton FC of England winger Alex Iwobi’s low drive.

Hector Cuper has been fired as head coach of the DR Congo senior national team.

DR Congo are expected to announce a replacement coach in the coming days as they prepare to face Mauritania in September’s Afcon qualifier. That was his second stint in charge of an African side after his three years with the Pharaohs – a team he guided to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The 66-year-old – who had handled Valencia, Egypt, and Uzbekistan in the past - was named as head coach of the Leopards in May 2021 as a replacement for Christian Nsengi-Biembe.