Afon 2021: Cape Verde’s Roberto Lopes sweats on qualification for last 16

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Defender Roberto Lopes says he will find it hard to sleep while Cape Verde face an anxious wait to find out if they will remain in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Caf discuss state of pitch in Douala

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The Confederation of African Football meet to discuss the poor state of the pitch in Douala and whether Afcon matches may need to be moved from the arena.

How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter’s wings

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Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.

Afcon 2021: Malawi feeding off support back home, says Gabadinho Mhango

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Malawi forward Gabadinho Mhango says the strength of their support back home is driving the Flames on at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Cameroon top group with Cape Verde draw

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Hosts Cameroon confirm top spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde.

Afcon 2021: Burkina Faso progress to last 16 after draw with Ethiopia

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Burkina Faso secure second spot in Group A and reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia.

Afcon 2021: ‘Be like guinea pigs’ – how Equatorial Guinea beat Algeria

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Equatorial Guinea had to 'sacrifice some players to be like guinea pigs' in order to beat Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will return to Arsenal for further medical checks after leaving tournament

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is released from Gabon's Africa Cup of Nations squad and will return to Arsenal to undergo further medical checks.

Afcon 2021: Algeria are in a ‘difficult situation’ says coach Djamel Belmadi

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Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi admits his side are in a "really tough" situation after taking just one point from their first two matches at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Guinea-Bissau players ‘in tears’ after Egypt defeat following disallowed goal

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Guinea-Bissau players were 'lying on the floor in tears' after their agonising 1-0 defeat by Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.