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ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - JANUARY 18: Mohamed Salah Salah Mahrous Ghaly of Egypt and Jordan Pierre Ayew of Ghana during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Egypt and Ghana at Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny on January 18, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Four-time AFCON winners miss out on 2025 tournament after dismal qualifying campaign

By Ryan Dabbs published

AFCON 2025 will be without a major nation, after a disastrous qualifying campaign spelled elimination for one stalwart

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ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - FEBRUARY 11: Victor Osimhen of Nigeria argues with team mates William Troost-Ekong and Moses Simon ,during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at Olympic Stadium Ebimpe on February 11, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)

Nigeria boycott fixture, with government called in to rescue team after 'disgraceful behaviour'

By Ryan Dabbs published

Nigeria are refusing to play against Libya in an AFCON qualification match after being abandoned in an airport without food or water

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Ivory Coast players celebrate after Franck Kessie's equaliser in the AFCON 2023 final against Nigeria in February 2024.

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast's remarkable road to title after 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea and sacking coach

By Ben Hayward published

Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 and claim the Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil in incredible scenes

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Sebastien Haller scores the winner for Ivory Coast

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast as it happened! How to watch AFCON final, live minute-by-minute updates, teams

By Andrew Murray last updated

Here's how to watch a Nigeria vs Ivory Coast live stream free online from anywhere — follow all the action here on our minute-by-minute from the AFCON final in Abidjan

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Ivory Coast celebrate victory over DR Congo

Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

By Chris Flanagan published

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

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Victor Osimhen (R) celebrates at AFCON

Nigeria vs South Africa as it happened! AFCON semi-final victory for Nigeria on penalties

By Andrew Murray last updated

Here's how to watch a Nigeria vs South Africa live stream free online from anywhere — follow all the action here on our minute-by-minute from the AFCON semi-final at Stade Bouaké.

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South Africa's goalkeeper Ronwen William makes a shootout save at AFCON

Nigeria vs South Africa: AFCON semi-final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

By Andrew Murray published

AFCON's biggest names meet a side full of spirit and plenty of upset-making pedigree. Here's how to watch a Nigeria vs South Africa live stream online and on TV from anywhere.

Victor Osimhen warms up ahead of Nigeria vs South Africa

How to watch Nigeria vs South Africa: TV channel and live stream for AFCON semi-final today

By Dan Sung published

AFCON's firing forwards come up against the tournament's toughest defences. Here's how to watch a Nigeria vs South Africa live stream online and on TV from anywhere.

Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United celebrates with Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hoejlund, Marcus Rashford and Diogo Dalot at full time during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United

Kobbie Mainoo: Ghana move to lure ‘generational talent’ from England’s grasp

By Ben Mountain published

Kobbie Mainoo is a man in demand, with Ghana preparing to tempt his allegiance away from the England national team

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Mali coach Eric Chelle during his side's AFCON 2023 clash against Ivory Coast in February 2024.

WATCH: Mali coach Eric Chelle 'baptised' after last-gasp AFCON 2023 loss to Ivory Coast

By Ben Hayward published

Mali were a man up and a goal ahead but conceded late in normal time and also extra time to crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations

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