The Latest Breaking News from Africa Cup of Nations

Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal: Africa Cup of Nations semi-final – as it happened

Sadio Mané capped a Senegalese win to send his team into their second Afcon final in two tournaments

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2022

First AFCON female referee Salima Mukansanga on making football history

Salima Mukansanga, 33, became the first female referee to officiate a game at the Africa Cup of Nations when she oversaw the Zimbabwe-Guinea tie in this year's group stage. She sat down with FRANCE 24's James Vasina to tell us more about her journey and what her experience means for…

France 24 · Feb 2, 2022

Cissé salutes players at Cup of Nations for enhancing Senegal's reputation

Senegal coach Aliou Cissé hailed his team’s progress from continental laughing stock to feared heavyweights ahead of their semi-final clash against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 2, 2022

Burkina Faso vs Senegal live stream: How can I watch AFCON semi-final live on TV in UK today?

Burkina Faso can make it into the final three at the very least for the third time in nine years at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2022

Guinea-Bissau coup attempt: President says situation 'under control'

In tonight's edition: Guinea-Bissau's president says the situation is back under control after an attempted coup in the country. Earlier in the day, gunfire was heard at the presidential palace. Also, South Africa is coming out of its fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with schools set to reopen. And…

France 24 · Feb 1, 2022

Egypt XI vs Cameroon: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury and Covid latest for AFCON semi-final tie

Former West Brom centre-back Ahmed Hegazi will be absent when Egypt battle hosts Cameroon in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final tie tonight.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2022

Cameroon XI vs Egypt: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury and Covid latest for AFCON semi-final tie

Hosts Cameroon will look to field a familiar starting lineup in tonight’s heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Egypt.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2022

Burkina Faso boss Malo vows to keep style in Cup of Nations clash with Senegal

Burkina Faso boss Kamou Malo vowed on Tuesday that his team would stick to their playing style despite facing Africa’s strongest team Senegal in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 1, 2022

Logistical mix-up leaves Gambia’s Scorpions stranded in Douala after exiting Cup of Nations

Three days after Gambia’s Scorpions football team exited the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, a number of the players have still to return to the Gambia because of a problem with flights.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 1, 2022

Cameroon vs Egypt: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - AFCON preview

Mohamed Salah and Egypt take on hosts Cameroon in a huge Africa Cup of Nations semi-final tie this evening.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2022