Ebola? What Ebola? Guinea’s Coach Says No Worries
The specter of Ebola is swirling around the first few days of the Nations Cup tournament. Equatorial Guinea stepped in as last minute host only nine weeks before the tournament kicked off. Morocco, which was scheduled to host the event, wanted the competition postponed because of Ebola fears. Guinea has been one of the countries […]
Africa Cup of Days Past
The tournament has only begun in Equatorial Guinea but football drama is already in the air. With Senegal recording the most memorable win so far, coming back from a goal down to beat Ghana 2-1 with the last kick of the game, VOA decided to look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in […]
Algeria Battles From Behind To Down South Africa; Senegal Beats Ghana
Algeria pulled off a scrappy win-from-behind Monday, recovering from one goal down to beat Group C rival South Africa 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The Desert Foxes were stunned initially, in the 51st minute when Thuso Phala netted home a goal. But an own goal from Thulani Hlatshwayo tied the game in the 67th […]
Who Are The Players to Watch?
That African teams are a consistent source for some of the football world’s best talent is no surprise to anyone who’s paying attention. Think Didier Drogba, George Weah and Samuel Eto’o. Unfortunately for fans of African football, neither Drogba nor Eto’o will be appearing in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations for their respective sides, […]
Group B Sees Draws For Cape Verde, Tunisia, Zambia and DR Congo
A Congolese supporter grimaces before his side’s matchup against Zambia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 in Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea (AP) Africa Cup of Nations Group B rivals Tunisia and Cape Verde battled to a 1-1 draw Sunday as Heldon netted a penalty late in the 2nd half. At the 70th minute, Mohamed Ali Moncer netted home […]
Mascots of Years Past- Take Two
Any idea what the mascot of the 1992 Africa Cup hosted by Senegal was? VOA’s Teffera Teffera knows! Check it out:
Gabon Tops Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea and Congo Draw
Gabon overpowered Burkina Faso 2-0 to jump to the top of Group A standings, as the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations tournament got underway on Saturday. Host Equatorial Guinea and Congo battled to a 1-1 draw, meanwhile, in the other opening match of the tournament. Led by goals from Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, a striker for […]
The Sonny Side of AFCON
VOA’s Sonny Young previews the tournament, which kicks off today with matches between host Equatorial Guinea and Congo and Burkina Faso v. Gabon:
Beware of the Chuku Chuku!
Lions and Tigers and Hippos…. Oh My!
From hippos and eagles, to lions and antelopes, the African Cup of Nations (or AFCON as it is known) has seen some colorful mascots over the years. VOA’s Teffera Teffera searched through the jungle that is the internet to find some of these wild mascots, and was not disappointed. Check them out in part 1 […]
