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What you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday, and here AFP Sport looks at things you need to know as the African showpiece begins.
SuperSport commits to broadcast all Africa Cup of Nations matches
Pay TV broadcaster, SuperSport on Wednesday announced that it will televise all the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) matches live.
Percy Tau, Bafana feeling the pressure as SA fans ‘demanding Afcon success’
While Tunisia and Mali have been consistent performers at the marquee African football event, South African fans refuse to accept that Bafana Bafana may be early casualties at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ronwen Williams, Bafana aim to clear Afcon group stage hurdle
The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams realistically accepts that glory at the Afcon could be a bridge too far for South Africa’s senior national team.
Afcon Group A preview: Sebastien Haller leads Ivory Coast’s title charge
Here is a preview of Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations starting in Ivory Coast starting on Saturday.
Ghana’s Andre Ayew aiming to claim a piece of history at Afcon
The 34-year-old Ghanaian Andrew Ayew, who recently joined French top-flight outfit Le Havre, has his sights set on becoming the first player to score in seven editions of the marquee African football event.
The 10 teams that can win Afcon, but is Bafana one of them?
Morocco coach Walid Regragui says at least 10 teams can win the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations starting in Ivory Coast on January, here AFP Sport looks at the likely contenders.
Five African stars missing from Afcon 2023
A galaxy of African stars will not be shining in the west African country for the Africa Cup of Nations because they have been ruled out by injury.
On this Day of Reconciliation – December 16, in history
What happened today, back in the day
Percy Tau reveals how Springboks, Proteas’ are inspiring Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana have the added duty of representing South Africa at the coming Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast in January.
Whether it’s in the middle or on the left . . . Bradley Cross just ‘buzzing to be in Bafana mix
Bafana Bafana’s new recruit Bradley Cross will be eager to impress in national colours, as coach Hugo Broos continues to breed new talent in South African football.
Why Bafana can’t afford to write off minnows in pursuit of World Cup berth, says Hugo Broos
Bafana will start their bid to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA with matches at home to Benin on Saturday and away to Rwanda on Tuesday.
Hugo Broos praises Bafana Bafana’s tenacity in Abidjan
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has heaped praise on his team’s approach following their epic battle against African giants Ivory Coast.
It’s a matter of focus and mentality for Bafana Bafana when they take on African giant’s Ivory Coast
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has ample belief that his players will rise to the occasion when they face 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast in an international friendly today.
Time for Bafana Bafana to prove their mettle on the AFCON landscape in the Ivory Coast cauldron
Bafana Bafana have to redeem themselves against 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast tomorrow, if they are to have any chance of making a name for themselves at the tournament next year.
Hugo Broos left grinning after ‘kind’ Afcon draw for Bafana
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was left in good spirits following the Africa Cup of Nations draw on Thursday night, which saw Bafana Bafana being handed a place in a group alongside Tunisia, Mali and Namibia.
Bafana Bafana manage to avoid Morocco in African Cup of Nations group draw
Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group E for next year’s African Cup of Nations.
Bafana Bafana, Nigeria could face Morocco in AFCON group
Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco could be placed in the same group when the Africa Cup of Nations draw is made in the Ivory Coast on Thursday.
Morocco and Algeria the front runners to host Africa Cup of Nations
Both Morocco and Algeria are seeking to stage the 2025 edition of the premier African sport event - the Africa Cup of Nations - along with Zambia and a joint Nigeria-Benin bid.
Has Hugo Broos taken a refreshing approach to Bafana Bafana ‘club vs country’ tug of war?
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is adopting a refreshing approach to the age-old 'country versus club' tug of war that surfaces each time there is a FIFA international window.
Time for SAFA to step up to the plate and support Bafana Bafana with basic needs
SAFA are duty-bound to provide Bafana Bafana with basic needs such as playing opportunities and resources to become a force to be reckoned with.
A fit Percy Tau is invaluable to Al Ahly and Bafana Bafana
Percy Tau has proved to be one of Al Ahly’s most valuable players. Now that he has shaken off injuries he is on top of his game.
'Thin voice' tells Ghana legend Gyan to retire aged 37
Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has retired at the age of 37.
Bafana Bafana must play against the best not Botswana - Hugo Broos wants SA to have top opponents for Afcon preparation
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says it will be important to up the ante for their Africa Cup of Nations preparations following their victory over Morocco.
Morocco coach tips Bafana Bafana to impress at Afcon
Morocco’s coach Walid Regragui was impressed with Bafana Bafana’s performance in their clash on Saturday and tipped Hugo Broos’ team to surprise at the Africa Cup of Nations.