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Here are the big talking points -- and the lessons learned -- from the opening two rounds of AFCON 2023 group stage qualification.
Nigeria win under Jose Peseiro, at last, but it wasn't pretty
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Algeria continue AFCON qual. in win vs. Tanzania
Algeria won at Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday as they rebound after a tough start to the year.
Sliti leads Tunisia in AFCON qualifying rout of Equatorial Guinea
Winger Naim Sliti scored one goal and set up two others as World Cup-bound Tunisia secured a thumping 4-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in their op
Ghana win opening Cup of Nations qualifier with eye on World Cup
World Cup-bound Ghana turned out a powerful side but had to wait until the second half to break down a stubborn Madagascar and win 3-0.
Kenya, Zimbabwe thrown out of AFCON qualifiers
Kenya and Zimbabwe have been booted out of qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
Champions Senegal get comfortable draw for AFCON qualifiers
Reigning champions Senegal have been handed a straightforward draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group qualifiers that kick off in June.
Draw for AFCON finals delayed due to COVID-19
The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, set for Yaounde on June 25, has been postponed, the Confederation of African Football [CAF] said.
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Rohr still searching for respect despite AFCON qualification
Gernot Rohr masterminded qualification for a major tournament with at least one game to spare yet still he does not get respect from Nigerians.
Finals field incomplete after COVID complicates Benin-Sierra Leone
Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania have become the latest countries to qualify for January's Africa Cup of Nations.
Malawi add name to list of Cup of Nations qualifiers
Richard Mbulu's header handed Malawi a 1-0 victory over Uganda on Monday and a place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals for only the third time.
Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria beat Benin after qualifying
Nigeria defeated Benin 1-0 after already having qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday due a draw between Lesotho and Sierra Leone.
Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco, Ivory Coast seal spots in finals
The field for the Africa Cup of Nations finals for next January continues to take shape as Morocco and the Ivory Coast sealed spots on Friday.
Comoros grab fairytale place at AFCON finals
The tiny Comoros Islands qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time with a 0-0 draw against Togo at home on Thursday.
Cameroon deny Bayern star's 'wrong email' claim
Cameroon have vigorously disputed the claim that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting missed out on a national team call-up because of an administrative error.
Africa Cup of Nations: Burkina Faso, Guinea qualify for finals
Burkina Faso and Guinea booked their places at next year's African Cup of Nations finals from their respective qualifying groups.
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Nigeria using Sierra Leone disappointments as motivation - Iwobi, Rohr
Nigeria want to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in a manner that makes amends for the disappointment when they last played at home.
Why was goal machine Paul Onuachu left out of Nigeria's squad?
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has explained the reasoning behind the two biggest decisions of his latest Nigeria squad, ahead of their Afcon qualifiers.
Congo drop coach Filho just weeks before Afcon qualifiers
Former Brazil international Valdo Filho has not had his contract as coach of Congo renewed, weeks before vital Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Motsepe outlines CAF manifesto to 'unite Africa'
Mamelodi Sundowns owner Dr. Patrice Motsepe has unveiled a 10-point manifesto for the Confederation of African Football presidency.
Nigeria's poor performances have put Rohr's job on the line
After taking just two points out of a possible six against Sierra Leone, Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr could soon be updating his CV.
North Africa dominates ESPN's Afcon qualifiers Dream Team
Hakim Ziyech and Riyad Mahrez were easy picks, but no Nigerians made the cut for the African Dream Team of the international break.
Standings
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 6 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Sierra Leone | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Sao Tome e Principe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -14 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Burkina Faso | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Eswatini | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Togo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Burundi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Namibia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Malawi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Egypt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| Angola | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Central African Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Madagascar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Niger | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tanzania | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Uganda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| Congo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| Gambia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| South Sudan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| Zambia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Comoros Islands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Lesotho | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mauritania | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| Gabon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Sudan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| Congo DR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tunisia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| Libya | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Botswana | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP K | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Liberia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - GROUP L | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Mozambique | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Rwanda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Benin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |