Laurent Pokou: Remembering the ‘Man of Asmara’
Ivorian Laurent Pokou, the legendary marksman, who scored five goals in a single 1970 Cup of Nations match – a 46-year unbroken record – recently …
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Fortune will favour the brave at AFCON
There are no clear favourites in Gabon, which will be one of the most open tournaments in recent times, writes Mark Gleeson. The 20th Africa Cup of …
Group D preview
Perhaps the most exciting narrative about this group lies with the return of Uganda to the pinnacle of African football after nearly 40 years in …
Group C preview
Front-loaded with some of the most exciting young African talent at the competition, with the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Franck Kessie, will have scouts, …
Group B preview
Group B lends itself to being one of the more exciting groups at this year’s tournament. Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia and Zimbabwe will looking to advance …
Group A preview
As Gabon, Burkina Fasso, Cameroon and Guinea Bissau lock horns in the opening round of fixtures at this year’s Afcon, New African provides you with the …