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The standout game, really, the defending champions senegal getting their defence of the title under way against the gambia. Ian williams reporting. Two major tournaments the Africa Cup of nations and the afc Asian Cup started this weekend. There were no major upsets on day two of the Asian Cup with two of the continents powerhouses, japan and iran, beginning their campaigns. Japan came into the tournament on a ten game Winning Streak and underlined their credentials as one of the teams to watch ...

Well, the african underdogs really found their bite on day two of the tournament here in ivory coast. The biggest shortcoming in the late game here at abidjan� s Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium, where Cape Verde beat ghana 2 1, thanks to garry rodrigues� s goal in injury time. Before that, we had egypt with a late goal as well Mohamed Salah to the rescue. A 97th Minute Penalty saving egypt against the minnows, mozambique, a side who have never won a game at afcon in what is now 13 attempts an...

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe has now stated that he believes the next generational footballing talent will originate from Africa.

Ghana lose to Cape Verde at Cup of Nations

Suspicions around a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations giant being spied on have now reportedly been raised, with police said to be involved.

South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has named the side that he thinks will the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Pressure at major tournaments like the AFCON is usually a make or break for coaches, as Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos mulls over his future.

Former champions fare underwhelmingly as underdogs cause early surprises at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

No arrest was made over an incident that occurred after a shock 2-1 loss to Cape Verde.

Egypt's shock result against Mozambique in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener has now been attributed to "unusual" circumstances.