Nigeria's AWCON hopes boosted by efforts against Canada
Nigeria played two games against Olympic gold medallists Canada in April, and the test prepared them well for AWCON and World Cup qualification.
Spanish club accused of bullying over AFCON row
Nigeria's Kelechi Nwakali said his contract with Spanish side Huesca was terminated because he refused to bow to pressure not to play at AFCON.
The lessons Africa's leaders must learn from AFCON
With the Africa Cup of Nations in the books, the continent's football leaders cannot rest, as many lessons must be learned from a month in Cameroon.
Mane gets stadium named after him in Senegal
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will have a stadium named in his honour in his home region of Sedhiou, following Senegal's triumph at the AFCON.
Senegal players gifted land after AFCON win
Senegal Head of State Macky Sall has gifted Senegal's victorious Africa Cup of Nations squad with financial rewards and land.
Klopp: Salah still struggling with AFCON final loss
Jurgen Klopp has said Mohamed Salah is still struggling to come to terms with Egypt's penalty shoot-out defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Chelsea's Ziyech quits Morocco after coach fallout
Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech says he has no plans to return to the Morocco national team even if they qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Incredible scenes from Senegal's AFCON victory parade (0:58)
Mane in, Salah misses ESPN's AFCON Dream Team
Who makes ESPN's Africa Cup of Nations Dream Team following a month of thrilling football at the biennial continental showpiece?
Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, results and bracket
Check out all the results and venues for the Africa Cup of Nations, including the knockout bracket.
Senegal finally have AFCON title to match their continental status
Sadio Mane helped Senegal finally lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy, banishing decades of heartache in the process.
Weekend Review: Barcelona deliver Xavi's biggest win
Barcelona's all-round effort beat Atletico, Erling Haaland-less Dortmund struggled and penalties were important in the FA Cup and AFCON.
Mane penalty seals Senegal's first AFCON crown
Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win their first ever Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, with Sadio Mane scoring the deciding spot kick.
Senegal aiming to channel Liverpool in AFCON final
Senegal are planning to channel Liverpool as they look to get the best out of Sadio Mane and win the country's first ever AFCON title.
Cameroon win 3rd at AFCON in dramatic shootout
Vincent Aboubakar scored two late goals as Cameroon staged a comeback to beat Burkina Faso and take third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.
2021 AFCON final: How Senegal, Egypt made it to Sunday's showdown
There's a lot to watch as Senegal and Egypt meet in the final -- including Mane vs. Salah, his Liverpool teammate. Here's what you need to know.
Klopp: Great achievement for Salah and Mane to reach AFCON final (0:39)
Cameroon captain rues individualism in Egypt loss
Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar accused his teammates of trying too much on their own in their loss on PKs to Egypt in the AFCON semifinals.
Where is Nigeria's darling and AFCON winner Sunday Mba?
Heading into the 2013 AFCON in South Africa, few beyond the most ardent of Nigeria league followers knew of Sunday Mba. That changed with one goal.
Egypt beat Cameroon; get Senegal in AFCON final
Egypt edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shootout to reach the final of Africa Cup of Nations following a goalless draw after extra time.
Can Cameroon handle the pressure vs. Egypt? (1:33)
How Sadio Mane led Senegal to the AFCON final (0:51)
AFCON third-place playoff moved to Saturday
The third-place playoff at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon has been brought forward from Sunday to Saturday.
Mane's goal seals Senegal spot in AFCON final
Senegal struck three times in the last 20 minutes to book their place in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as they overcame Burkina Faso.
Nigeria Power Rankings: Rejuvenated Moses Simon takes top prize
Almost all of Nigeria's AFCON starting players earned a place in this month's rankings, beginning with the rejuvenated and effervescent Moses Simon.
AFCON Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ethiopia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Malawi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Gabon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Comoros Islands | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Ghana | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Sierra Leone | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Algeria | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Gambia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |