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The conclusion of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations is on the horizon, with the first quarter-finals to be played on Saturday. Hosts Cameroon will be eager to win their sixth title, and first on home soil. However, the competition is stiff and the road to glory, if they get there, won’t be easy. Let’s […] READ MORE
The 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) begins on Sunday, January 9. Hosts Cameroon kick off the tournament by facing Burkina Faso in Yaoundé. The tournament was initially to be held in January and February last year. However, due to the effects of Covid-19, it was pushed back 12 months. Some of […] READ MORE
The European Club Association (ECA) has threatened not to release their players for the African Cup of Nations due to be held next month. In a letter to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the ECA has raised their concerns about letting their players leave for international duty during this time. This has put the […] READ MORE
Crystal Palace forward Wilfred Zaha is not considering retirement from international football, according to the Daily Mail. Ivory Coast manager Patrice Beaumelle claimed the 28-year-old rejected the latest call-up due to homesickness and to spend time reflecting on his international career. However, this assertion might be a misinterpretation of the situation. It is alleged Zaha […] READ MORE
From January 9th to February 6th, many Premier League players will be absent in order to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Some clubs will be hit harder by their absentees than others. Watford are in line to be one of the most impacted clubs considering the number of important players they have […] READ MORE
After months of uncertainty, a decision to postpone the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to January 2022 has been made. The tournament was originally planned to go ahead in January of 2021 but due to COVID-19, was forced to be postponed by a year. African Cup of Nations Postponed By a year A Major Boost […] READ MORE
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that the AFCON will henceforth be held in the months of June and July. READ MORE
Wahbi Khazri impressed initially after signing for Sunderland; however since David Moyes took charge he has struggled to get into the side READ MORE
Sadio Mané has been a terrific signing so far this season. He has made an immediate impact and has strengthened this Liverpool attack after signing from for the Reds from Southampton in the summer for £34 million. So far this season, the 24 year old Senegalese forward has nine goals and four assists. However, Mané […] READ MORE