Zambia announced their presence as title contenders after dismantling former champions Equatorial Guinea 5-0 on Sunday in Cape Coast in the second Group B match.The Copper Queens really flamboyant and totally outclassed the Equatoguineans who looked unprepared following their late entry after winning an appeal.They took an early lead when midfielder Grace Chanda curled in a free-kick around the human wall and then out of reach of goalkeeper Lucrecia Boabaila
Algeria defeated hosts Togo 4-1 at the Municipal Stadium in Lome on Sunday to secure qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals.The Fennec Foxes move to 10 points at the head of Group D and are guaranteed to finish in the top two. They have also done a massive favour for second-placed Benin, who remain two points clear of Togo and Gambia in third and fourth respectively.Algeria claimed the lead in the 13th minute, with star man Riyad Mahrez showing great composure when
Inter Allies forward Victorien Adebayor netted a brace as Niger secured a 2-1 away victory against Eswatini in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification Group J match at the Mavuso Sports Centre in Manzini on Sunday.The win sees the Menas climb up to third place on the group standings, while Sihlangu Semnikati slipped down to the fourth spot.The two teams went into the match having already failed to qualify for the 2019 AFCON finals which
Angola secured a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification Group I match at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda on Sunday.The victory took Palancas Negras to the second spot on the group standings, while the Stallions moved down to third place on the table.The two teams were desperate for a victory in order to keep their hopes of reaching the finals alive.The Stallions were able to contain Palancas Negras in the opening stages of the first
South Africa produced a decent performance to stun defending champions Nigeria 1-0 at Cape Coast on Sunday in their Group B opener at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations.Chrestinah Kgatlana climbed off the bench to cause havoc and snatch the clincher with five minutes from time.Perhaps Bayana Bayana were destined to win this opening contest as they came out of their blocks quickly.Jermaine Seoposenwe had a chance to open the scoring on 20 minutes but dragged her shot wide.She was
Ghana improved their chances of qualifying to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 2-0 win over Ethiopia on Sunday. The Black Stars bagged the points thanks to a a double from Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew who was making a return to the team since September 2017.Jordan's first was in the third minute when he placed the ball to the far side of the post beating the Ethiopian goalkeeper.He converted a spot kick in the 23rd minute by sending the goalkeeper the wrong
Jordan Ayew enjoyed a dream return to the Ghana national team on Sunday afternoon as he struck twice in the first half of the Black Stars 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Crystal Palace striker was handed a start in Addis Ababa, joining Emmanuel Boateng in attack and he rediscovered his fine form as he found the breakthrough with just three minutes on the clock.The 27-year-old controlled a long pass from defender Harrison Afful before finding
Nigeria, Uganda, Mali and Morocco qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday while Libya scored eight goals to keep alive their hopes of also featuring at the finals.Nigeria drew 1-1 with South Africa in Soweto, Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 in Kampala, Mali beat Gabon in Libreville and Morocco went through after rivals Malawi lost in Comoros.Libya triumphed 8-1 in Seychelles and host South Africa next March on the final matchday needing a win to accompany Nigeria in
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named a strong starting line up that includes Andre and his younger brother Jordan Ayew for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia on Sunday afternoon. The Ayews, who returned to the squad after over a year absence, are starting the must-win clash in Addis Ababa.Meanwhile, Kwesi Appiah has opted to leave captain Asamoah Gyan on the bench, giving his place to talented young striker Emmanuel Boateng, who plays for Levante in Spain.What
Nigeria qualified for their first Africa Cup of Nations since winning the tournament in 2013 after drawing 1-1 with South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.The draw guarantees the three-time African champions a place in Cameroon next year with a round of matches still to play.Despite conquering Africa in 2013, the Super Eagles surprisingly failed to qualify for the 2015 and 2017 finals.Nigeria led through an own goal before South Africa's Percy Tau produced a moment of magic
Host nation Ghana won the opening match of this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations when beating Algeria 1-0 in Accra.The Black Queens took the lead in the twelfth minute as Gladys Amfobea pounced upon a defensive error to fire home a fierce shot.Algeria settled after the goal and began to push forward but were restricted to long-range efforts and set-pieces that never really threatened an equaliser.Ghana, who are seeking a first title after being runners-up three times,
A 12th minute goal by Gladys Amfobea was enough for hosts Ghana to pick all three points against Algeria in the opening game on Saturday in Accra.Buoyed by their teeming fans, the Black Queens started the game on a front foot dictating the pace with Captain Elizabeth Addo leading the onslaught.The Algerians responded with a couple of attacks on their own but the Black Queens marshalled around Faustina Ampah was equal to the task.After some pressure, Amfobea took advantage of a miscued
The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon came from a goal down to beat Mali 2-1 in their Group A opener on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium. The fierce encounter saw both teams creating chances in the opening minutes, with Fatoumata Doumbia and Fatoumata Diarra close to scoring for the Malians.Cameroon had chances of their own, but poor finishing was their bane as the first half ended goalless.The second half produced much excitement for the fans as the game wore on. Cameroon
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