Far-too-early predictions: Will Nigeria win 2022 Africa Cup of Nations?
ESPN looks forward to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, making far-too-early predictions and a group-by-group rundown after the draw.
2019 Schedule
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AFCON 2021: Holders Algeria to face Ivory Coast
Holders Algeria have been drawn in a group alongside Ivory Coast in the group stage for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
COSAFA U20: Hosts Zambia get tough draw
Hosts Zambia have been drawn in a tough Group A at the 2018 COSAFA Under-20 Championships to be staged in Kitwe from December 2-14.
Youth investment will drive Malawi's rise - Nyamilandu
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Orphans in Malawi receive 100 Mane shirts
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Seedorf reveals latest Cameroon captain as rotation continues
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Seedorf gets first Cameroon win, Malawi defeated
The Dutch great picked up his first win as an international coach as the Flames were dispatched 1-0.
Mugisha backs Nyamilandu for Fifa Council
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Nyamilandu beats Jordaan to FIFA Council position
The President of Malawi's FA, Walter Nyamilandu, has been elected as a FIFA Council member for Africa's Anglophone region.
Madonna to open football academy in Malawi
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Van Geneugden outlines plans for Malawi's future
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Fan dies during game in Malawi - police
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Tanzania reach Cosafa Cup quarters
Angola crashed out of the Cosafa Cup after failing to score for a second successive match and being pipped to top place in Group A by Tanzania.
Tanzania, Angola with opening wins
Tanzania claimed a first-ever victory at the COSAFA Castle Cup at the eighth attempt after breezing past Malawi on Sunday.
Malawi withdraw from ANC qualifying
The Football Association of Malawi says it still needs to officially inform the Confederation of African Football of its intention to withdraw.
ANC: Nigeria can't qualify after Egypt loss
Nigeria will not be competing at the 2017 African Nations Cup after losing 1-0 to Egypt on Tuesday.
ANC: Salah saves Egypt draw at Nigeria
Mohamed Salah scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt at Nigeria in a 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier on Friday.
CAF: South Sudan draw in first WC qualifier
South Sudan earned a draw in their World Cup qualifying debut, holding Mauritania 1-1 on Thursday, a day after the game was abandoned because of rain.
ANC: Nigeria see off Chad, Zambia held
Nigeria beat Chad in their Group G opener in qualification for the 2017 African Nations Cup.
Zimbabwe miss flight amid payment dispute
Zimbabwe missed their flight on Thursday for a 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier in Malawi because of a dispute with the national federation.
Friendlies: Odegaard shines in Norway draw
Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard impressed but could not help Norway find a breakthrough in a goalless draw with Sweden on Monday.
Moonda: Road to the ANC is seldom easy
As African teams prepare to begin their journeys to next year's African Nations Cup, some travelling parties have contained notable absentees and others have struggled to get off the ground.
2022 WCQ Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 10 |
| Cameroon | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| Malawi | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| Mozambique | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |