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Malawi 0-0 Senegal: Favourites edge into AFCON last 16 after surviving late penalty scare

Senegal moved into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations but it was another disappointing performance as they drew 0-0 with Malawi.

Evening Standard

Rwandan woman referee creates Africa Cup of Nations history

Yaoundé (AFP) - Rwandan Salima Mukansanga became the first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match when she oversaw the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaounde on Tuesday.

AFP

Queiroz brushes off criticism as Egypt eye last 16

Yaoundé (AFP) - Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz said Tuesday he will not be swayed by critics of his underperforming team as the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions target a spot in the knockout rounds.

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Malawi 0-0 Senegal: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Senegal struggled to convince in a goalless draw with impressive Malawi, but still go through as group B winners after surviving a penalty scare

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Partey's Arsenal return date to be revealed as Ghana given Africa Cup of Nations lifeline

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is back in Africa Cup of Nations action on Tuesday as Ghana's hopes of reaching the round of 16 stage rest on beating Comoros

Football London

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita Liverpool return becomes clearer as AFCON group stage nears conclusion

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita are currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations but could return for Liverpool this weekend

Liverpool Echo

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang slams ‘false’ rumours with Arsenal looking to learn more about health problems

Arsenal are in contact with Gabon as they look to learn more about the health issues that forced Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to be sent home from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Is Gabon vs Morocco on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Africa Cup of Nations fixture

All you need to know ahead the day’s games

The Independent UK

Eguavoen a steady pair of hands for Nigeria as new coach waits in wings

Douala (AFP) - In Augustine Eguavoen, Nigeria are relying on an interim appointment to lead them at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, albeit a familiar face who knows what it takes to be a continental champion.

AFP

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 9

If, as some head coaches keep asserting, there are no little teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, why are they asked if they are worried about upsets?

Radio France Internationale

Several protesters killed in rallies in Sudan

In tonight's edition: Sudanese pro-democracy protesters suffer one of the deadliest days since thousands started taking to the streets in October to denounce the military takeover. Also, sanctions on Mali's military junta continue to bite. The UN's mission in the country has also suspended all but medical evacuation flights. And…

France 24

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon top group despite being held by Cape Verde

Cameroon finished top of Group A while Burkina Faso clinched a place in the last 16 with a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia

The Independent UK

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang clarifies AFCON exit and slams disciplinary rumours

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was sent home from the Africa Cup of Nations after Gabonese medics had discovered "cardiac lesions," but rumours soon emerged that his exit was down to disciplinary reasons

Daily Mirror

Malawi vs Senegal: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - AFCON preview

Group B in the Africa Cup of Nations wraps up on Tuesday afternoon.

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Aboubakar scores again as Cameroon joined by Burkina Faso in last 16

Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar scored his fifth goal of the Africa Cup of Nations and his already-qualified side were joined by Burkina Faso on Monday in the second round.

Evening Standard

Cape Verde 1-1 Cameroon: Lax defensive showing should give AFCON rivals hope as Vincent Aboubakar scores again

Admittedly, this was a reasonably rotated Cameroon side, although the Africa Cup of Nations hosts’ defensive lapses could well be a source of optimism for other nations who harbour realistic ambitions of winning the tournament.

The Hindu

Algeria stunned by Equatorial Guinea

Defending champion in danger of early exit from Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard

Ghana vs Comoros: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - AFCON preview

Africa Cup of Nations pre-tournament contenders Ghana are out to save their place in the competition with a victory over Comoros on Tuesday.

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Daily Mirror

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent home from Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hadn't featured in either of Gabon's first two Africa Cup of Nations games after health concerns following a positive Covid test

France 24

As it happened: Cape Verde fight back to hold Cameroon to surprise 1-1 draw

After lighting up a previously goal-shy Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-1 thrashing of Ethiopia on Thursday, tournament hosts Cameroon were hoping to entrench themselves as one of the favourites to win the trophy with a formidable performance against Cape Verde on Monday. But their opponents were tougher than…

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest defender isolating after positive Covid-19 test

Reds right-back Mohamed Drager is on international duty with Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations

AFP

Zimbabwe hope to salvage pride despite early AFCON exit

Douala (AFP) - Zimbabwe are already eliminated from this year's Africa Cup of Nations even before their final group game against Guinea on Tuesday but the Warriors are hoping to sign off with an overdue victory at the tournament.

Football London

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returning to Arsenal from AFCON for further medical checks

The former Arsenal captain did not feature for Gabon at the Africa Cup of Nations

The Independent UK

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to return to Arsenal early from Africa Cup of Nations over heart issue

The Gabon striker caught Covid ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations

AFP

Gabon's Aubameyang leaves Cup of Nations, returns to Arsenal

Yaoundé (AFP) - Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been allowed to leave the Gabon squad at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and return to his club to continue his recovery from Covid-19, his national team coach said on Monday.

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