Africa Cup of Nations news

International break: Fixtures & kick-off times

The top European leagues take a breather for a week as the first international break of the 2018-19 domestic season takes place

Football's 10 greatest comebacks

Stunning victories have been snatched from the jaws of defeat countless times in football. Here, Goal takes a look at some of the best comebacks

FIFA national team eligibility explained

Goal breaks down the sometimes confusing world of FIFA eligibility rules, including some of those players who have changed national teams

Zaha reveals his favourite happy song

The 24-year-old says there is one track in particular which helps lift his spirits when he is feeling down after games

Jordaan: Why Cosafa ousted Hayatou

In an exclusive interview with Goal, recently elected Caf executive member, Dr Jordaan, explained why the federation needed a new president

Ex-Liverpool coach was trapped in Ghana

Gerard Nus had been forced to stay in Accra since February, and was unable to leave his hotel after a dispute with the Ghana Football Association

Felda United's Zah Rahan Krangar (right) vies with Johor Darul Ta'zim's Safiq Rahim for the ball 2016

WATCH: Midfielder scores 40-yard strike

With the goalkeeper running out to clear the ball, it hits a puddle and slows, leaving the midfielder to chip the stranded shot-stopped from distance

Cameroon fly up FIFA ranking

Following their tournament success, the African champions have climbed 29 spots higher in the list but the top 10 remains largely unchanged

Nkoulou, Aboubaker bring Afcon home

The duo were the most senior players in the Cameroon squad and both struck to bring home the fifth Afcon title for the Indomitable Lions

'Matip missed AFCON to lose to Hull'

The Reds centre-back turned down the opportunity to play for his national team, who lifted the AFCON trophy on Sunday, a day after his club lost

Pharaohs overpowered by Lions

The Indomitable Lions are the Afcon champions after beating Egypt 2-1 at the Stade d'Angondje in Libreville, Gabon on Sunday night

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WATCH: Aboubakar's AFCON winner

The Cameroon striker flipped the ball over his defender before burying the 88th-minute winner.

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WATCH: Elneny scores in AFCON final

The midfielder gave Egypt a 22nd-minute lead with a rocket from close range.

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Betting: Egypt vs Cameroon

With old grudges to be settled between these two teams, Al Hain-Cole is expecting a typically cagey AFCON final to produce little goalmouth action

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The 44-year-old African hero

Pharaohs stopper Essam El Hadary woke up on Thursday morning, reading plaudits from around the world and knowing that it all wasn’t a dream

Betting: Ghana vs Cameroon

Having exceeded expectations thanks to a resolute team spirit, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Indomitable Lions to frustrate Grant's team in Franceville

Betting: Egypt vs Burkina Faso

Having displayed a watertight back line throughout the competition, Al Hain-Cole expects the Pharaohs to frustrate Duarte's team in Libreville

Boye wants to score at Afcon

The centre-back is anticipating a strong challenge from Cameroon on Thursday, but will not spurn an opportunity to put his name on the score sheet

ICYMI AFCON Match Day 13

A well organised Tunisia lost out to Burkina Faso, while a resolute Cameroon defeated tournament favourites Senegal on penalties on Saturday night.

Liverpool fans delight in defeat

Reds supporters were pleased to see Senegal knocked out as it means they will get the attacker back from international duty

Grant: Gyan not looking good

The Ghana coach is doubtful over the fitness of his skipper for the next phase of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon

Betting: Mali vs Uganda

The Eagles need a win to keep their slim hopes of qualification arrive and our tipster does not expect the shot-shy Cranes causing many problems here

Betting: Ghana vs Egypt

The Black Stars are already assured of a place in the next phase and our tipster expects a low-key clash against the Pharaohs for Avram Grant's men

Betting: DR Congo vs Togo

Boasting one of the most dangerous front lines in the competition, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Leopards to prove too strong for Le Roy's team

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Betting: Ivory Coast vs Morocco

Needing only a draw to progress at the expense of his former team, Al Hain-Cole backs Herve Renard to come back to haunt the Elephants in a tight game

Aymen Abdennour and Anis Ben Hatira of Tunisia

Betting: Zimbabwe vs Tunisia

Having looked the more consistent side so far, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Eagles of Carthage to progress to the AFCON knockouts with victory

Betting: Algeria vs Senegal

Needing to attack in search of victory, Al Hain-Cole expects the Fennecs' fragile backline to be punished in an entertaining encounter

Ayew: I believe in myself

The Black Stars striker believes he can continue with his performance at the Africa Cup of Nations despite concerns over his output

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