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Egypt top group, Mali head home

by el-admin - January 25, 2017 0888

Egypt emerged victorious from their Group D duel with Ghana to leapfrog their opponents – who finished as runners-up in the section – and secure top spot, while Uganda picked up their first point of against Mali.

Tunisia join Senegal in knockout stages

by el-admin - January 23, 2017 0741

Senegal claimed top spot in Group B at the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after coming back twice to draw with Algeria. Tunisia finished runners-up in the group after a convincing victory over Zimbabwe. FIFA.com recaps the final day of action in the group.

Black Stars into last eight, Pharaohs earn late win

by el-admin - January 21, 2017 0745

Ghana secured their place in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after victory over Mali on Saturday. Egypt are also well poised for the last eight after a late win over Uganda. FIFA.com recaps the second set of Group D matches held in Port Gentil, Gabon.

El Hadary: I’m as ambitious as ever

by el-admin - January 18, 2017 0842

After becoming the oldest player ever to feature at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary isn't stopping there, eyeing continental glory and a trip to the FIFA World Cup in Russia next year.

Ghana edge Uganda as Mali and Egypt share spoils

by el-admin - January 17, 2017 0735

FIFA.com runs the rule over the first two Group D encounters at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017, which saw Ghana record a hard-fought win over Uganda and Mali and Egypt play to a scoreless draw.

Africa’s finest go in search of glory

by el-admin - January 13, 2017 0863

Running the rule over the leading contenders and the dark horses, not to mention the players looking to cement their reputations and the lesser-known names intent on announcing themselves to the wider world, FIFA.com looks ahead to the AFCON, which kicks off in Libreville on Saturday.