Cape Verde Islands

Cape Verde are one of the stories of AFCON so far: FFT caught up with one of their stars, who had an unconventional route into international football

Fernando Santos Portugal coach Fernando Santos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to star for Real Madrid in El Clasico, despite the striker's perceived form slump.

South Africa Nigeria face South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday with the row surrounding their leadership seemingly over.

Emmanuel Adebayor Nigeria cannot qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon after defeat to Egypt, while Morocco became the first team to book their spot.

Cape Verde Islands Portugal slumped to an embarrassing defeat on Tuesday as they were reduced to 10 men in a 2-0 loss to Cape Verde.

Egypt Seven-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Egypt are facing a make-or-break match to qualify for next year's staging as they face Botswana.

Cape Verde Islands Cape Verde have lost their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over FIFA's decision to expel them from World Cup qualifying.

A wonderstrike from Hlompho Kekana was not enough to see South Africa get the better of Cameroon, while Cape Verde were beaten by Morocco.

Tunisia Tunisia begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde having had their preparations disrupted by accommodation problems.