AFCON 2017

Cameroon Clinch Coveted Africa Cup of Nations Trophy

Cameroon beat Egypt 2-1 to clinch the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday.

Burkina Faso Beat Ghana in AFCON Clash

Alain Traore scored a late free kick to push the Ghanaian side to fourth place after a good display against Burkina Faso.

As Africa Cup of Nations Enters Elimination Phase, Many Fans Stay Home

Some people are heeding opposition leader Jean Ping's call to boycott the event to protest last year’s disputed presidential election

Zimbabwe Warriors Coach Pasuwa 'Resigns'

According to the newspaper, he is expected to discuss the issue with his manager, Gibson Mahachi, and ZIFA boss, Phillip Chiyangwa.

Pasuwa: Lack of Concentration Led to Warriors' Downfall

Warriors coach Callisto Pasuwa says lack of concentration in most games led to the elimination of Zimbabwe from the Africa Cup of Nations. (Photos: VOA and CAFonline)

African Christian Preachers Converge on Gabon for Africa Cup of Nations

Christian preachers hope to use football excitement to send out a message for peace

AFCON Soccer Fever Sweeps South Africa

Betting, drinking, partying, it's all part of AFCON in Johannesburg

Zimbabweans Predict Victory for Warriors

Almost 89 percent of respondents on a VOA Studio 7 Facebook thread predicted a victory for Zimbabwe, some suggesting that the Warriors will score as many as four goals against Senegal.

Zimbabwe Warriors Player: We Are Ready to Take on Senegal

Zimbabwe Warriors striker Cuthbert Malajila, told reporters in Franceville, Gabon, that he and his teammates recognize Senegal's strength, but are prepared to beat them when they play Thursday. This will be Zimbabwe's second AFCON match. On Sunday, Zimbabwe drew 2-2 with Algeria. (AFPTV)

Zimbabwe Coach Confident of Victory Against Senegal at AFCON in Gabon

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Thursday's AFCON game between Zimbabwe and Senegal, Warriors' coach Callisto Pasuwa said he was looking for a win from his team. Pasuwa said of his team, "Yes, we’re still the favourites, still the favourites.”

AFCON 2017 In Port-Gentil, Gabon

African Cup of Nations 2017

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