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Ghana's senior national team, the Black Stars, will go head to head with Sudan in their third AFCON qualifier of Group C. C.K Akonnor's men have been impressive in the campaign so far, as they approach the upcoming test with a 100...

The Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers will finally return after the emergence of the coronavirus necessitated a hiatus for almost a year. The last round of matches were played in November 2019 and persistence of the virus brought the need for all the fixtures...

When all was said and done, it was Algeria that successfully cemented its supremacy at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes staged a solid performance at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday to clinch their first continental trophy in...

What is the form of Tunisia compared to Nigeria?

Both sides head into this fixture on the back of defeats -- that's the reason they're playing in the third-spot playoff and not the final. For Tunisia, the 1-0 defeat to Senegal in extra-time was...

What is the form of Senegal compared to Tunisia?

Senegal head into this tie on the back of a three-game winning streak, their most recent victory being a 1-0 triumph over Benin in the quarter-finals. The Lions of Teranga have lost only once all...

What is the form of Ivory Coast compared to Algeria?

Ivory Coast might head into this encounter on the back of a two-game winning streak, but the African giants have suffered one defeat in four games so far in this tournament. That is only their...

What to watch on Friday, July 5, 2019

Uganda vs Senegal at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT

Broadcast listings: Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the USA; EuroSport Player UK and EuroSport 2 UK in the UK; tbeIN Sports Canada and beIN...

What is the form of Benin compared to Cameroon?

Benin's form hasn't been great but the west African side are still unbeaten in their last five games. However, they are yet to win a single game in this competition, settling for a point in each of...

What is the position of South Africa and Morocco?

South Africa is third in Group D with three points. Morocco is first with six points.

What is the form of South Africa as compared to Morocco?

South Africa began its AFCON 2019 campaign...

What is the position of Uganda and Egypt on the table?

Uganda is second in Group A with four points. Egypt has accumulated six points and ranks first.

What is the form of Egypt compared to Uganda's?

Host nation Egypt has kept a 100...

What is the position of Cameroon and Ghana?

Cameroon sits atop the table in Group F with three points and two goals. Ghana has just a point and no goal difference and ranks third.

What is the form of Cameroon as compared to Ghana's?

Cameroon...

What is the form of Senegal compared to Algeria?

Senegal head into this fixture on the back of excellent form. The Lions of Teranga boast a seven-game winning streak and have not suffered a single defeat since their 1-0 loss to Colombia in the...

What to watch on Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Nigeria vs Guinea at 10:30 ET/14:30 GMT

Broadcast listings: Fanatiz USA and beIN Sports in the USA; EuroSport in the UK; beIN Sports in Canada; Kayo Sports and beIN Sports in Australia; Canal+ Sport...

What is the form of Ghana as compared to Benin's?

Ghana enters its group opener against Benin on the back of a two game winless run. The Black Stars lost by a lone goal to Namibia and were involved in draw against South Africa in their warmup games...

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to commence today on Friday. However, the tournament's kick-off is now under heavy doubt due to a pay row between the Zimbabwe players and the federation.

The Warriors' showdown with hosts Egypt now faces...

What to watch on Friday, June 21, 2019

Egypt vs Zimbabwe at 16:00 ET/20:00 GMT

Broadcast listings: beIN Sports and Fanatiz USA in the USA; Eurosport in the UK; DAZN and beIN Sports in Canada; Kayo Sports and beIN Sports in Australia; SuperSport...

Kick-off for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is days away. June 21 will see the CAF tournament commence, with some of the biggest names from the continent set to do battle for the title.

Many stars who ply their trade in Europe have reported for...

What is the record of the teams at the AFCON?

Senegal

Senegal does not boast the best of records at the AFCON. While the Lions of Teranga have long been a formidable side in Africa, they are yet to win their continental cup. They came close...

What is the record of the teams at the AFCON?

Egypt

To state it simply, Egypt is one of the favorites to win the competition. While the Pharaohs are only the eighth highest-ranked African nation by FIFA, the host nation is the most successful...

History is set to be made in the 2019 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations as for the first time ever, the tournament will be held in the summer rather than winter. Also, all is set for 24 countries to compete for the continental trophy for the very first...