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AFCON daily: A round of 16 full of suspense and more shocks

Eight teams are left standing in the Africa Cup of Nations after a round of 16 full of suspense, surprises and upsets but overshadowed by tragedy and more criticism for CAF. Selina Sykes is joined by Sports Editor Simon Harding and Eurosport journalist Ruben Slagter to discuss all the major…

France 24

Mo Salah makes it clear where AFCON win with Egypt would rank compared to Liverpool trophies

Mohamed Salah has won the Premier League and Champions League in a Liverpool shirt, but has a chance to add a first Africa Cup of Nations trophy to his honours list

Daily Mirror

Africa's moment: What makes the AFCON football tournament unique?

Every two years, football comes home... to Africa. This year, the Africa Cup of Nations is hosted by Cameroon and, no doubt, there's plenty to criticise: dodgy calls by the ref, questionable Covid-19 protocols and a deadly stampede that left eight dead. And yet, football fans the world over are…

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AFCON could prompt change Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wanted

Liverpool supporters had been wary of the impact of the Africa Cup of Nations - but could they now be a positive?

Liverpool Echo

Senegal vs Equatorial Guinea: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h - AFCON match preview

Senegal will be strong favourites to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as they take on Equatorial Guinea this evening.

Evening Standard

How Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Premier League stars fared in AFCON Last 16 games

The first round of knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 produced some more memorable moments as 16 teams soon became eight ahead of the Quarter-Finals

Daily Mirror

Gambia and Equatorial Guinea add freshness to Afcon last eight line-up

It’s quite rare for one of the central tenets of Christian evangelism to entwine with the Africa Cup of Nations. But at the end of nearly three hours of toil, sweat and matyrdom, they fuse: Jesus saves.

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Egypt vs Morocco: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news and h2h results - AFCON match preview

Egypt and Morocco clash this afternoon in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie in Cameroon.

Evening Standard

Gambia vs Cameroon: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - AFCON preview today

Hosts Cameroon are out to seal a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals today.

Evening Standard

What to expect in the AFCON quarterfinals as the competition intensifies

As the Africa Cup of Nations goes into the last 8 – starting with hotly tipped hosts Cameroon taking on giant-killers Gambia on Saturday – FRANCE 24 gives a preview of the football action to come.

France 24

Mohamed Elneny could be handed key Arsenal role after four-word verdict and double transfer blow

The Arsenal midfielder caught the eye as Egypt booked their place in the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, and he has been linked with a January transfer exit

Football London

Nigeria still reeling from AFCON exit amid Instagram abuse, manager questions and imminent World Cup decider

The post-mortem continues for Nigeria after the pre-tournament favourites’ early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Evening Standard

'No excuses' - Liverpool legend slams decision over Sadio Mane at AFCON and makes Mohamed Salah claim

Sadio Mane suffered a head injury while in action for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations, and a Liverpool legend has criticised Senegal's handling of the situation

Liverpool Echo

AFCON news: Ghana sack manager Milovan Rajevac after Comoros defeat leads to shock group-stage exit

Milovan Rajevac has been sacked as the manager of Ghana’s national team after their shock exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Salah Scores Decisive Penalty as Egypt Beat Ivory Coast in Shoot-out

Mohamed Salah scored the decisive spot-kick as record seven-time champions Egypt beat the Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Douala on Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. The Liverpool star smashed home his penalty with the Ivory Coast's Eric Bailly the only player…

Radio France Internationale

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 18

It's just been discovered there's the wrong kind of roof around the pitch in Douala while Equatorial Guinea sense a divine right to win a penalty shoot-out.

Evening Standard

AFCON 2022 fixtures: Quarter-final dates, UK kick-off times, match schedules and venues for knockout stage

This weekend saw the final eight teams do battle in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Evening Standard

Mali 0-0 Equatorial Guinea (5-6 pens): Falaye Sacko has decisive penalty saved in dramatic AFCON shootout

Falaye Sacko missed the decisive penalty for Mali in the shootout as Equatorial Guinea won it 6-5 to move into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

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France 24

Tropical storm Ana kills at least 12 in Malawi and Mozambique

In tonight's edition: Mozambique, Madagascar and Malawi take stock of the fatalities and destruction caused by tropical storm Ana. Meanwhile in Cameroon, Mo Salah helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout at the Africa Cup of Nations. And in the Cameroonian city of Garoua, craftspeople hope the tournament…

Football London

Antonio Conte could use Africa Cup of Nations to help Tottenham scout Fiorentina midfielder

Antonio Conte is potentially targeting reinforcements this month, hoping to steer Spurs closer to European qualification next season

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah scores winning penalty as Egypt see off Ivory Coast in Africa Cup of Nations shootout

Ivory Coast 0-0 Egypt (Egypt win 5-4 on penalties): The star forward scored the winning penalty after Eric Bailly’s crucial miss

Daily Mirror

Mohamed Salah scores Egypt's winner as Eric Bailly's dire penalty costs Ivory Coast at AFCON

IVORY COAST 0-0 EGYPT (Pens 4-5): Liverpool will have to wait a while longer for the return of their talismanic forward after Egypt toppled the Ivory Coast in their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash

The Guardian - UK

Mohamed Salah’s nerveless shootout penalty takes Egypt past Ivory Coast

Egypt drew 0-0 with Ivory Coast but progressed to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after Eric Bailly’s penalty was saved and Mohamed Salah struck the winning spot-kick

Manchester Evening News

Eric Bailly misses decisive penalty kick as Ivory Coast crash out of Africa Cup of Nations

Manchester United's Eric Bailly featured in the AFCON round of 16 against Egypt but were eliminated on penalties.

Evening Standard

Ivory Coast 0-0 Egypt (4-5 pens): Mohamed Salah wins shootout after Eric Bailly has weak penalty saved

Mohamed Salah scored the winning penalty as Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 in the shootout to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

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