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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.

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

Guinea Guinea and Mali must rely on the drawing of lots to see who will reach the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages after playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw to finish in a tie for second.

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

Ghana Mali face Ghana on Tuesday with their players keen to impress before new coach Alain Giresse officially takes over on Wednesday.

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.

Injury to Ahmed El-Shenawy meant Egypt's 44-year-old goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary became the oldest player in AFCON history versus Mali.

Ivory Coast Group D boasts 2015 Africa Cup of Nations favourites the Ivory Coast, but has plenty of other fantastic storylines to offer.

André Ayew Pelé The loss of Baba Rahman has given Ghana coach Avram Grant some thinking to do ahead of the match with Mali.

Mali Mali and Guinea's Africa Cup of Nations fate will be decided by drawing of lots, much to the ire of both team's managers.