Morocco confirmed their place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday as Malawi were defeated 2-1 by already eliminated Comoros in Moroni.
The Atlas Lions defeated Cameroon 2-0 in Casablanca on Friday to move up to 10 points with one game to play.
Malawi could have only stood a chance of overhauling Herve Renard’s side if they’d beaten Comoros away, but in the event, a 2-1 defeat confirms their elimination.
In-form El-Fardou Ben Mohamed opened the scoring for the host after two minutes…
Defeat against Nigeria on Saturday will by no means be the end of South Africa’s Africa Cup of Nations final dreams, with the team still arguably favourites to qualify ahead of Libya, but the clash at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg has the feel of a pivotal moment for the country’s football.
In fact, Bafana Bafana could still be handed a berth to Cameroon next June-July with a loss if Libya fall to a shock defeat in the Seychelles, but in many ways this game against the Super Eagles is not even…
Zimbabwe’s impressive away record in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers faces a stern test away to a Liberia team who have so far proved formidable foes at home in a tantalising Group G matchup on Sunday.
Although Liberia sit bottom of the pile with four points, they still retain a fighting chance going into the penultimate round thanks to some heroic performances in Monrovia, where they held the Democratic Republic of Congo to a 1-1 draw in September before edging Congo-Brazzaville…
When Victor Moses announced his international retirement from Super Eagles duty in August, the decision shocked the Nigerian football community to its roots, few of whom had seen the decision coming.
Moses had appeared primed to play a key role …
It is a sign of the injury crisis and the rapid evolution of the South African national side that just nine of their 23-man squad have ever faced Nigeria before in an international fixture – and of those only three have played the Super Eagles more than once.
With stalwarts Dean Furman, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Bongani Zungu, Keagan Dolly and Sibusiso Vilakazi all missing through injury, facing Bafana Bafana’s traditional arch-nemesis will be a novel occasion for many of their team.
Injuries aside, the…
Nigeria’s top priority when they meet South Africa in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier will be securing their ticket to Cameroon next year.
However, the Super Eagles will also be keen to avenge their defeat by Bafana Bafana earlier in the campaign.
When they last met, Bafana opened cagily, were lucky not to concede early when Oghenekaro Etebo’s effort whistled just wide, and then went on to counterpunch for two goals against a young and inexperienced Nigeria side.
That loss, following…
Zimbabwe winger Talent Chawapiwa believes the Warriors’ formidable fire power can ‘punish’ Liberia in their own backyard when the two teams clash in Sunday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Zimbabwe head to Monrovia with their confidence high after collecting an improbable four points from last month’s double-header against the Democratic Republic of Congo to put a firm grip on Group G.
They now enjoy a comfortable three-point lead over second-placed DRC, and the unbeaten Warriors can secure…
The build-up to Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia has been less than ideal for coach Kwesi Appiah.
Kwadwo Asamoah, one of the Black Stars’ most impressive players in Europe this season, has withdrawn following a knee injury.
However, the circumstances of his absence prompted assistant coach Maxwell Konadu to deny suggestions that the Internazionale man had pulled out due to a rift with the Ayew brothers, thereby giving oxygen to the rumours.
Appiah will be hoping the focus…
France-based attacker Tinotenda Kadewere’s return to full fitness after four months out with a knee complaint should prove a great lift for Zimbabwe as they close in on a ticket to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year.
The Warriors visit Liberia on Sunday needing victory to seal a second consecutive AFCON qualification.
A draw could even see them through if Congo-Brazzaville lose to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the other Group G encounter.
True enough, Kadewere cannot realistically…
Montpellier defender Ambroise Oyongo has been ruled out of the Cameroon squad to face Morocco in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The full-back, as well as injured midfielder Petrus Boumal, will also miss the international friendly against Brazil on Tuesday.
“Ambroise Oyongo will not play matches against Morocco and Brazil due to a wound on his right knee,” read a statement published by the Cameroon FA.
“Petrus Boumal will not be able to take part in the next Indomitable Lions’ games because…