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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.
Pay TV broadcaster, SuperSport on Wednesday announced that it will televise all the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) matches live.
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.
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.
Here is a preview of Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations starting in Ivory Coast starting on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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Bafana Bafana have the added duty of representing South Africa at the coming Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast in January.
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.
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.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has heaped praise on his team’s approach following their epic battle against African giants 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.
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.
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 have been drawn in Group E for next year’s African Cup of Nations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has retired at the age of 37.
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’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.