Ghana slam South Africa 'lies' in World Cup qualifying row: You lost to better team
The Ghana Football Association have responded to the South African Football Association's decision to lodge a formal complaint.
2021 Schedule
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Joy, desperation, and controversy in African World Cup qualification
We pick through the big talking points from the final gameweek of Africa's World Cup qualification group stage.
South Africa to seek replay of World Cup qualifier against Ghana
South Africa will make a formal complaint to CAF and FIFA over the officiating in their 1-0 away defeat by Ghana in the World Cup qualifiers.
South Africa's World Cup hopes dashed by Ghana
South Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign came to end after losing at Ghana 1-0, with the hosts advancing to the March playoffs.
What's still at stake for Nigeria, Ghana, SA in World Cup qualifiers
What's at stake in the final two gameweeks of African World Cup qualifying round two, as the continent's top sides battle to go to Qatar 2022.
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.
Morocco, Senegal one win from WC qualification
Morocco and Senegal moved to within one victory of advancing to the last phase of African World Cup qualifying after wins on Saturday.
What to expect next on Africa's Road to Qatar
We tackle some of the big questions and the key talking points ahead of Game Days 3 and 4 of African World Cup qualifying round two.
100 days to AFCON: How are the favourites shaping up?
With 100 days to go until the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, ESPN's Ed Dove runs the rule over the top nine contenders.
Coups, coaches, and COVID: A review of Africa's World Cup qualifiers
We experienced a fascinating start to round two of Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign. ESPN reviews the big talking points.
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.
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.
Xavi's Al Sadd snap up Ghana captain Andre Ayew
Xavi has bolstered his Al Sadd attack with the signing of Ghana captain Andre Ayew on a free transfer.
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?
ESPN'S (almost) complete guide to (most) Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
With 23 out of 24 Africa Cup of Nations sides decided, due to a COVID-19-related delay in one fixture, ESPN runs the rule over the 2022 competitors.
South Africa fail to qualify for Cup of Nations finals as Sudan progress
South Africa suffered embarrassment as a 2-0 defeat by Sudan in Khartoum saw the hosts clinch a place at the AFCON finals at the visitors' expense
The next Salah? Six African wonderkids to watch out for
The U-20 AFCON has long offered supporters of the continent's game the chance to catch a glimpse of some of Africa's brightest young talents.
Southampton FC sign partnership with Ghana giants Asante Kotoko
English Premier League side Southampton FC have added Ghana's Asakte Kotoko to their list of partner clubs, with a view to developing their academy.
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.
What's still to play for in Afcon qualifying?
ESPN assesses the state of play after four of six rounds of matches in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Behind the design: How PUMA came up with Africa's striking new kits
Puma's head of product line management, David Bremond, spoke to ESPN about the five new African kits released during the international window.
Gervinho, Partey headline African performers during international window
We assess key talking points from the week's friendlies involving African teams as international football returned to the continent after 11 months.
Morocco impress, Ghana crumble, Micho fumes as Africa enters international window
Africa's national teams returned to action for the first time in 11 months, with a series of friendlies involving the continent's biggest nations.
Africa gets ready for the most bizarre international window in history
There has never been an international football window like this one, with Africa's players last competing for their countries 11 months ago.
Meet Africa's exciting new crop of international debutants
While Africa has lost out on Saka and Traore, there are plenty of exciting young players set to make their debuts during this international window.
2022 WCQ Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +21 | 14 |
| Burkina Faso | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 12 |
| Niger | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Djibouti | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -25 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tunisia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +9 | 13 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 11 |
| Zambia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Mauritania | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 2 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Liberia | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| Central African Republic | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cameroon | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 15 |
| Ivory Coast | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Mozambique | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| Malawi | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +11 | 16 |
| Uganda | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Kenya | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -5 | 6 |
| Rwanda | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 14 |
| Gabon | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Libya | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Angola | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| South Africa | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Ethiopia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +11 | 16 |
| Togo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| Namibia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| Congo | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 18 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -6 | 6 |
| Guinea | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 4 |
| Sudan | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 3 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Congo DR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Benin | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Tanzania | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Madagascar | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |