Gabon

Pierre Aubameyang Juary Soares' header denied Gabon a win in the Africa Cup of Nations opener, frustrating star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

A late leveller denied Gabon all three points against Guinea-Bissau, a setback their captain says the hosts will move on from.

Salah Mohamed Liverpool star Mohamed Salah again saw off competition from club team-mate Sadio Mane to be named African Player of the Year.

South Africa Previous champions Nigeria and Egypt both failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations as qualification drew to a close on Wednesday.

Pierre Aubameyang CAF has released a 34-man shortlist for the 2018 African Player of the Year award, with Mohamed Salah, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane present.

Cape Verde Islands Ivory Coast were stunned 4-3 by Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, as Cape Verde and Algeria progressed.

Africa Cup of Nations The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday, here we look at the 16 teams that will be competing for the title in Equatorial Guinea.

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.

Pierre Aubameyang Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations remains wide open after Gabon and Burkina Faso played out the third consecutive 1-1 draw.

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