Africa Cup of Nations review: Algeria deserved winners but Egypt leave much to be desired
Algeria claimed the crown but what stood out in the Africa Cup of Nations most was the frustrating hosts and the string of memorable matches.
Algeria's AFCON title win wasn't pretty but will remain memorable
Algeria's scrappy AFCON championship win over Senegal will give the players -- and the country -- a fresh surge of optimism on the future.
How Algeria's defence made the difference in AFCON final (1:42)
Algeria clinch AFCON title with bizarre goal
Baghdad Bounedjah's bizarre second-minute goal was all that Algeria needed to secure 1-0 win over Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
AFCON 2019: Will Senegal's unsung hero Idrissa Gueye finally get the credit he deserves?
Sadio Mane has received most of the plaudits but it is Idrissa Gueye who has been indispensable for Senegal in their run to the AFCON final.
AFCON: Algeria favourites vs. Senegal as old friends Belmadi and Cisse reunite on the touchline
Senegal manager Aliou Cisse and Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi grew up playing against each other. On Friday they meet with an AFCON title on the line.
Nigeria's Odion Ighalo, John Obi Mikel retire from international football
Ighalo retired after telling coach Gernot Rohr that constant abuse on social media was taking a toll on his young family.
Infantino: African football will 'significantly improve' with FIFA help
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that the move to step in and jointly administer African football with CAF was 'about democracy'.
Nigeria claim AFCON bronze over Tunisia as Rohr makes Super Eagles history
Nigeria earned their eighth Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal in their 1-0 win over Tunisia, as Gernot Rohr wrote his name in Super Eagles history.
Nigeria beat Tunisia for eighth AFCON bronze
Odion Ighalo's early goal gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place playoff at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
Belmadi ends years of turbulence to lead Algeria to Afcon final
After a turbulent period which saw Algeria employ seven coaches in three years, it has taken Djamel Belmadi less than one year to restore order.
Seedorf sacked by Cameroon as Afcon coaching cull continues
The fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations has continued apace this week, with Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf shown the door on live TV.
The football has been thrilling, so why hasn't Egypt embraced the Africa Cup of Nations?
The AFCON final between Senegal and Algeria could be a classic, but with low attendances and little interest in the host nation, will anyone care?
Nigeria exit Africa Cup of Nations due to a slow start and late inexperience
The Super Eagles fought back well after halftime, but they ultimately paid the price for giving Riyad Mahrez a late chance to beat them.
Nicol backs Algeria against Senegal (1:09)
Mahrez sends Algeria to final in stoppage time
Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez curled in a free kick in stoppage time to give Algeria a 2-1 win over Nigeria in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi.
Own goal hands Senegal place in AFCON final
A bizarre own goal in extra time handed Senegal a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the drama-filled first of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.
Can Algeria continue their magical run vs. Nigeria? (1:52)
'All the pressure' on Mane & Senegal in AFCON semis (1:40)
Africa Cup of Nations down to the final four: Who will reach the final?
Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Nigeria are the final four of the Africa Cup of Nations. We assess the matchups and reveal who will meet in the final.
Dark days ahead for Ghana's Black Stars after early Afcon exit?
Ghana's Round of 16 exit, their earliest elimination from Afcon since 2006, could well bring the curtain down on this promising set of players.
Dare Super Eagles fans start dreaming beyond an Afcon title?
Nigeria have reached the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, which was the lowest bar the NFF set. Should fans still fear impending doom?
Who are favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations final? (1:29)
Tunisia end Madagascar's dream, move to semis
Tunisia ended Madagascar's remarkable Africa Cup of Nations run when they beat the rank outsiders 3-0 in their quarterfinal on Thursday.
Transfer saga awaits Zaha after his Ivory Coast knocked out of AFCON by Algeria
Following a mixed Africa Cup of Nations, Wilfried Zaha returns to London to face a transfer saga after his Ivory Coast were eliminated by Algeria.
ANC Standings
| GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Uganda | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Madagascar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Burundi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Kenya | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Namibia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Benin | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |