Monday, January 16, 2017

2017 Africa Cup of Nations: Latest News

Willard Katsande

The Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Gabon, and there is news aplenty coming out of the tournament.

Ed Dove sings the praises of Willard Katsande after Zimbabwe almost stunned tournament favourites Algeria. 
Algeria may have salvaged a draw against Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Sunday, but it was a bruising outing that exposed the Fennecs’ weaknesses – and also raised doubts about their title credentials
Algeria and Zimbabwe kicked off their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw at Stade de Franceville on Sunday.
Burkina Faso fought back to earn a 1-1 draw from their opening Group A match against Cameroon at the 2017 African Nations Cup in Libreville.

Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Cande insists that his side have big ambitions for the rest of the Nations Cup after salvaging a draw with hosts Gabon in their opener on Saturday. 
The Confederation of African Football has published a statement of apology after an embarrassing incident at the start of Saturday’s Nations Cup match between Cameroon and Burkina Faso. 
Guinea-Bissau defender Juary Martinho Soares equalise in the 90th minute to snatch a point in a 1-1 draw with Gabon. 
As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Gabon, our team on the ground present their predictions for the tournament winners. 
Injured Côte d’Ivoire forward Gervinho has arrived in Gabon to cheer his team-mates on as they open the defence of their African crown. 
Ed Dove explains the lack of Afcon fever in Gabon and looks at the impact a large number of withdrawing players will have on the tournament. 
Africa’s biggest stars are assembling in Gabon ahead of the Nations Cup, but while the tournament will boast no shortage of big-name talent, not all of the continent’s best players have been invited to the two-yearly fiesta. 
How the Democratic Republic of Congo can be expected to play at the Africa Cup of Nations and their likely starting XI. 
Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Saturday, FIFA.com looks over some of the tournament’s most interesting stats. 
The 2017 African Nations Cup is packed with household names and KweséSports takes a look at five of the lesser-known players. 
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha scored his first goal for Cote d’Ivoire. 
Arsenal youngster Ismael Bennacer gets surprise call-up for Algeria. 
Sunderland and Tunisia forward Wahbi Khazri has survived an injury scare and been passed fit to compete at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Everything you need to know about the 16 participating teams at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

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