The Latest Breaking News from Africa Cup of Nations

'King of Knowle' - Bristol City fans react to Famara Diedhiou's Africa Cup of Nations triumph

The former Robins striker showed off his first career major piece of silverware from his bed

Bristol Post · Feb 7, 2022

Egypt keeper Gabaski’s penalty shootout cheat sheet revealed - but homework not enough to deny Sadio Mane

Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski may have come out second best in the penalty shootout that decided the Africa Cup of Nations final - but it was not for a lack of preparation.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2022

Sadio Mane sent messages from Liverpool players past and present after AFCON win

Sadio mane helped Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations - and some Liverpool players past and present have sent him messages of congratulations

Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2022

Chelsea star Edouard Mendy hailed as ‘the best goalkeeper in the world’ after AFCON heroics for Senegal

Chelsea No1 Edouard Mendy has been hailed as “the best goalkeeper in the world” by Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly after his penalty heroics in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2022

Afcon final: Senegal coach Aliou Cisse savours long road to Africa Cup of Nations glory

The Lions of Teranga beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Yaounde

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

FIFA president Gianni Infantino left with egg on his face after AFCON trophy farce

Senegal had to wait a number of minutes before they were allowed to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy due to a confusing incident involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

Jamie Carragher makes Cristiano Ronaldo comparison after Mohamed Salah's AFCON defeat

Mohamed Salah was left in tears as Egypt lost the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal on penalties, and Jamie Carragher has pointed out a similar episode involving Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

The sporting weekend in pictures

Senegal beat Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations, Boreham Wood headlined a weekend of FA Cup shocks and Kamila Valieva lit up the Winter Olympics.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Mohamed Salah receives offer from referee as Liverpool star loses out to Sadio Mane

Salah saw his Egypt side defeated by Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, with the game going all the way to a penalty shoot-out and Mane converting the crucial spot-kick

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 29

There were lights, music, action and poetic justice on the field of play. And even though we weren't in Munich, we had a Biyafest.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2022