Soccer-African coaches to the fore at Cup of Nations

Four African coaches will take charge of the semi-finalists at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, disproving the popular ...

Lions Roar and Eagles Fly: All the 24 Teams' Nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria, also known as the Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles, have been competing at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations ...

Morocco and the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals: What do the numbers say?

Morocco's record in the quarter-finalsMorocco/@FRMFMorocco will go head-to-head with Cameroon on Friday, January 9, in the ...
Skagit Valley Herald

Staging the Africa Cup of Nations part of Morocco's bid to become a soccer superpower

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Staging the Africa Cup of Nations from Sunday is another major step in Morocco’s road to becoming a global soccer power and a dry run as a co-host for the 2030 World Cup. Three ...
Janesville Gazette

Fans bring life to the Africa Cup of Nations, in photos

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Fans play a big part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Many wear wigs, face paints and costumes as they support their nation's team, from the Pharaos of Egypt to the Atlas Lions of ...

Decision to switch Africa Cup to 4-year cycle rankles

The decision to switch the Africa Cup of Nations' cycle to every four years instead of two has not gone down well among ...