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Burkina Faso 1-1 Gabon (7-6 pens): Ouedraogo hits winning penalty after marathon AFCON shootout

Burkina Faso came through a marathon penalty shootout to defeat Gabon in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 on Sunday.

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Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals

Limbe (Cameroon) (AFP) - Ismahila Ouedraogo scored the decisive penalty kick as Burkina Faso beat Gabon 7-6 in a dramatic shoot-out to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after Sunday's match in Limbe finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

AFP

Nigeria 0-1 Tunisia: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Youssef Msakni’s opportunist second-half strike dumped Nigeria out of the tournament in a classic smash-and-grab raid by Tunisia

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Comoros set to have outfield player in goal for AFCON knockout tie

Yaoundé (AFP) - The Comoros look set to name an outfield player in goal for their first ever knockout match at the Africa Cup of Nations against hosts Cameroon on Monday after Covid-19 cases and injuries left them with no other choice.

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Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast: The top prospects to win the tournament

As the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the knockout rounds, FRANCE 24 looks at the teams who have imposed themselves as favourites with impressive performances in the group stage – from rampant winners Nigeria, to hosts Cameroon, to the Ivory Coast team who sent title-holders Algeria crashing out.

France 24

Nicolas Pepe provides Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer update to plucky Arsenal fan

The Ivorian international is currently away with his national side in Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations but ran into a member of the Arsenal faithful while there

Irish Mirror

Cameroon govt says 16 killed in nightclub fire

Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroon's government said Sunday that 16 people were killed in a fire caused by fireworks in a nightclub in the capital Yaounde, the tragedy occurring as the nation hosts the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament.

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Is Nigeria vs Tunisia on TV? Time, channel and how to watch all today’s Africa Cup of Nations fixtures

All you need to know ahead of today’s last 16 games

The Independent UK

Nigeria boss Eguavoen urges players to be on alert against powerhouse Tunisia

Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen warned his squad to be on thei guard for an underestimated Tunisia side keen to make a statement during their last 16 clash at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal vs Cape Verde: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h - AFCON preview today

After finishing with a silver medal in 2019, Senegal will continue their bid to claim the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2022 with a last-16 tie against Cape Verde tonight.

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Burkina Faso vs Gabon live stream: How can I watch AFCON game live on TV in UK today?

Burkina Faso and Gabon will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations round 16 on Sunday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Tunisia live stream: How I watch AFCON game on TV in UK today?

Nigeria will play Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 on Sunday evening in what looks like a difficult game for the Super Eagles.

Evening Standard

Liverpool outline Denis Zakaria transfer stance as Naby Keita's AFCON could be over

Your Liverpool morning digest as the club's transfer on Denis Zakaria becomes clear and why Naby Keita's Africa Cup of Nations campaign hangs in the balance

Liverpool Echo

AFCON 2022: Comoros will have outfield player in goal against Cameroon in last 16 after Covid outbreak

Comoros will face Cameroon in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with an outfield player in goal after a Covid 19 outbreak in the squad.

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AFP

Five players to watch in AFCON knockout stages

Douala (AFP) - As the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the knockout phase, AFP Sport looks at five stars of the group stage who will be hoping to make an impact in last-16 ties over the coming days:

France 24

AFCON daily: Tops and flops after group stages

France 24 takes a look back at all the drama, shocks, history made on the pitch and major talking points off it so far at the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the round of 16.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Africa's Four Superstars Fail to Ignite Cup of Nations

Africa's four top players failed to make a mark at the Africa Cup of Nations finals but the start of the knockout rounds on Sunday offers a chance at least for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah to deliver on their home continent. The Liverpool duo are part of a quartet…

The Hindu

Cup of Nations knockouts from today

Underperforming Egypt and Senegal will hope that Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane can recapture their Premier League form when the Africa Cup of Nations enters the last-16 stage from Sunda

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Daily Mirror

Mo Salah and Sadio Mane will be forced to square off after AFCON return

Liverpool forwards Mo Salah and Sadio Mane could yet face off at the Africa Cup of Nations, but the pair have another important meeting on the horizon later this year

AFP

Comoros lose both goalkeepers as Covid sweeps through squad

Moroni (Comoros) (AFP) - The Comoros, the surprise package of the Africa Cup of Nations, are struggling to put a team together for their last-16 tie against host nation Cameroon after 12 players and management tested postive for Covid-19, their federation announced Saturday.

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Nigeria to meet Ghana in African World Cup play-offs

Douala (AFP) - Nigeria, the top performers so far in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, were paired with arch rivals Ghana in the African World Cup play-offs draw in Douala on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Guinea XI vs Gambia: Confirmed team news, starting lineup, injuries and Covid latest for AFCON today

Guinea take on Gambia tonight in a bid to continue their run as Africa Cup of Nations dark horses.

Evening Standard

Cameroon XI vs Comoros: Confirmed lineup, team news, injury and Covid latest for AFCON last-16 tie

Cameroon will be expected to brush aside Covid-stricken minnows Comoros in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations tonight.

Liverpool Echo

Naby Keita might have played last match at AFCON ahead of potential Liverpool return

Liverpool captain Naby Keita will miss Guinea's Africa Cup of Nations R16 clash with Gambia

Radio France Internationale

As Africa Cup of Nations plays on in Cameroon, taxi drivers fear violence

At the regional hospital mortuary in Buea, Cameroon, people gather and cry after getting word that their loved one, a taxi driver, had been killed – caught in a gun battle between Cameroon security forces and anglophone separatists.

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