The Latest Breaking News from Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon edge past 10-man Comoros, who had left-back in goal

Comoros had to play without a recognised goalkeeper in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 clash due to injury and coronavirus

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Cameroon 2-1 Comoros: Hosts into AFCON quarter-finals but luckless minnows put up incredible fight

Cameroon were given a real scare by an incredibly gutsy performance from Comoros but the hosts moved into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 2-1 win.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022

Comoros forced to use outfield player in goal with makeshift number in AFCON last-16 tie

This year's Africa Cup of Nations has hardly been short of dramatic storylines and sub-plots and Cameroon's contest with Comoros was no different after an outfield player was forced to go in goal

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Naby Keita Liverpool return clear after AFCON defeat for Guinea

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita could only watch on as Guinea were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations by Gambia

Liverpool Echo · Jan 24, 2022

‘Like Formula 1’: A look inside the Guinea team’s fitness regime

The Africa Cup of Nations football tournament exerts a lot of physical stress on the players – making the work of teams’ physios essential. That of Guinea opened its doors to FRANCE 24 a few hours before one of their matches to shine a light on this little-noted but pivotal…

France 24 · Jan 24, 2022

Comoros and Gambia tackle big guns Cameroon and Guinea for berth in last eight

Cameroon is expected to come to a standstill on Monday night as the Indomitable Lions take on Comoros for a place in the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 24, 2022

Darboe and Colley leading streetwise Africa Cup of Nations debutants Gambia

Few expected much from the continent’s smallest mainland country but Tom Saintfiet has instilled belief in Gambia’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022

Cameroon vs Comoros live stream: How can I watch AFCON game on TV in UK today?

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon face minnows Comoros in a fascinating last-16 tie tonight.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022

Guinea vs Gambia live stream: How can I watch AFCON game on TV in UK today?

Gambia and Guinea will face off for a historic spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals this evening.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022

Tunisia Shock Nigeria at African Cup of Nations

Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon. Veteran Youssef Msakni scored two minutes into the second half to give previously…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2022