What did we learn from Africa's World Cup qualifiers?
We recap the talking points from the latest World Cup qualifiers in Africa, as some of the continent's heavyweights took major steps towards Qatar.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
3-1-0, 1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
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Cameroon overwhelm Mozambique, Algeria run riot again
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Morocco flees coup attempt in Guinea; Egypt wins late
Egypt beat Gabon and Namibia surprised Togo but the matches were overshadowed by a dramatic flight from Morocco's team after un uprising in Guinea.
Africa's World Cup qualifiers hard-hit by Premier League's 'red zone' rule
Africa kicks off the group phase of its World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday with countries having to juggle their line-ups due to COVID restrictions.
FIFA asks Prem, LaLiga to release WCQ players
FIFA president Infantino said the Prem and LaLiga should release players for the World Cup qualifiers to 'preserve and protect sporting integrity.'
Liverpool snub Egypt WCQ request for Salah
Liverpool, citing COVID-19 restrictions, won't release Mohamed Salah for Egypt's upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.
Far-too-early predictions: Will Nigeria win 2022 Africa Cup of Nations?
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Nigeria will be up to the task of facing 'fantastic' Salah at AFCON
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says that while Egypt maestro Mohamed Salah is a 'fantastic player', his defenders will be up to the task come AFCON.
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.
A frustrating end to a promising Olympics for Africa's footballers
With all four of Africa's Olympic competitors eliminated from the football tournaments, ESPN runs the rule over their performances in Japan.
Gold medal wait continues for Africa as Egypt, Ivory Coast fall
Africa's wait for Olympic gold in the football event will extend at least until Paris 2024.
Olympics 2020: Ivory Coast, Egypt advance as winless South Africa fail
Ivory Coast ousted Germany while Egypt edged Argentina to the Olympic quarterfinals. Africa's teams impressed, aside from South Africa.
Gignac hat trick breaks South Africa hearts, Ivory Coast hold Brazil
South Africa succumbed to Andre-Pierre Gignac's brilliance and Ivory Coast held Brazil on an engrossing day of Olympic football for Africa's teams.
Ivory Coast, Egypt headline bounce-back day at the Olympics for African football
It was a good day for African nations in the men's Olympic football tournament, as Ivory Coast won, and Egypt earned a shock draw with mighty Spain.
What will Africa bring to the Olympic football table?
We run the rule over Africa's contenders, and examine whether they have what it takes to end the continent's wait for Olympic gold.
How viable is an African Super League, given Europe's disastrous attempt?
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe is determined to push on with Africa's own version of a Super League, but is it viable?
Sources: Salah unlikely to join Egypt at Olympics
Mohamed Salah is unlikely to travel to the Tokyo Olympics to represent Egypt next month, sources have told ESPN.
Far-too-early prediction of the top six Afcon contenders
With nine months to go until the tournament, here are ESPN's far-too-early predictions of the top six contenders for the continent's grandest prize.
What to expect from Africa's champions at Club World Cup
Ahead of Africa's entrance into the annual pan-continental competition, ESPN outlines all you need to know about Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly.
North Africa dominates ESPN's Afcon qualifiers Dream Team
Hakim Ziyech and Riyad Mahrez were easy picks, but no Nigerians made the cut for the African Dream Team of the international break.
Liverpool's Salah tests positive for COVID-19
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19, the Egypt Football Association confirmed.
Man, 74, becomes world's oldest football pro
Egyptian grandfather Ezzeldin Bahader has been recognised as the world's oldest professional soccer player just short of his 75th birthday.