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Africa Cup of Nations There were no guarantees that the Africa Cup of Nations would go ahead two months ago until Equatorial Guinea stepped up to host the event.

Mehdi El Mouttaqi Benatia Underachievers DR Congo and Morocco contest a potentially thrilling encounter for their respective Africa Cup of Nations opener on Monday.

Algeria Uncertainty continues to shroud the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations heading into this weekend's crucial round of qualifying fixtures.

Ivory Coast are without a win in their first two African Cup of Nations qualifying matches after they were held by Sierra Leone.

Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations holders Nigeria head into a crucial qualifier against Sudan in the midst of discord both on and off the pitch.

Florent Ibenge "Insidious racism" is behind black managers not being given chances at top clubs and national teams, according to Democratic Republic of Congo coach Florent Ibenge.

Yannick Bolasie Yannick Bolasie criticised Democratic Republic of Congo's finishing following their 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw with Zambia.

Gabriel Zakuani Ivory Coast could use a win against DR Congo and coach Michel Dussuyer wants the 2015 champions to show some big improvements.

Cape Verde Islands Cape Verde face Democratic Republic of Congo after both teams took a point from their Africa Cup of Nations openers.