Afcon 2021: Tunisia hit by Covid outbreak before facing The Gambia

Tunisia could be without 12 players for their pivotal Africa Cup of Nations Group F game against The Gambia because of coronavirus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.