African Cup of Nations

City winger Riyad Mahrez played the full 90 minutes and provided a crucial assist as he helped Algeria secure a 1-0 win over Niger and so confirm ...

[Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) and his teammates are already assured of a place at the finals even with two qualifying games still to play later this year with Algeria reaching the AFCON finals for a 20th time overall. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) it was who supplied the crucial sixth minute assist for the game's sole goal. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) and Algeria sealed back to back wins over Niger to confirm their place at the AFCON showpiece, to be staged in Ivory Coast later this year.

Monday's action in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers saw Algeria secure their place in next year's finals, while Nigeria claimed revenge over ...

In Luanda, Ghana fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw with Angola. The result – secured by a first-half penalty from Moses Simon – saw the Super Eagles avenge a shock defeat at the hands of the Djurtus in Abuja last Friday, and took them to nine points atop the standings. The late kick-offs on Monday see Ethiopia host Guinea and Gabon visit Sudan.

ALBAWABA - In a 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier, Niger face Algeria at the Stade Olympique de Rades in Tunisia on Monday.

AFCON QUALIFIERS ROUND-UP: Algeria joined Morocco and hosts Ivory Coast in having already qualified for the tournament, which will take place between ...

Nigeria are top of their qualifying group with nine points. Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 courtesy of a penalty from Moses Simon. [Manchester City](/sport/teampages/manchester-city.html) star [Riyad Mahrez](/sport/riyad-mahrez/index.html) was amongst the players to start the game for Algeria. The top two teams will go through. [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html)'s Naby Keita was on the scoresheet as Guinea beat [Ethiopia](/news/ethiopia/index.html) 3-2. Guinea are top of their qualifying group with nine points.

Algeria secured a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 away win over Niger on Monday that ensured a top-two finish in their qualifying ...

They have seven points with Angola down in third place on five. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Ghana top Group E after coming from behind to draw in Angola, who were ahead through a 51st penalty from Reading’s Lucas Joaoin in only the second appearance for the former Portugal international who has switched allegiance.

Nigeria, also full of European-based players, bounced back from a shock home defeat in their last match against Guinea-Bissau to win the return 1-0 and move ...

[South Sudan](https://nnn.ng/tag/south-sudan/), secured by a last-minute Gabriel Charpentier goal, put them back in contention in Group G. Ghana lead Group E with eight points, while the Central African Republic are in second place after beating [Madagascar](https://nnn.ng/tag/madagascar/) 2-0. [](https://nnn.ng/#:~:text=mom blogger outreach) [](https://nnn.ng/hausa/#=english and hausa) [](https://nnn.ng/i/#=new shortner) In response, Algerian coach [Nigeria](https://nnn.ng/tag/nigeria/), [Congo](https://nnn.ng/tag/congo/), [Guinea](https://nnn.ng/tag/guinea/), [Sudan](https://nnn.ng/tag/sudan/) and the [Central African Republic](https://nnn.ng/tag/central-african-republic/) were also winners on Monday.

CAPE TOWN: Striker Baghdad Bounedjah's early goal was enough for Algeria to beat Niger 1-0 in African Cup of Nations qualifying on Monday and book its place ...

Moses Simon converted a penalty in the 30th minute to put Nigeria back on top of Group A. The North African nation is enjoying a golden period after hosting FIFA’s Club World Cup in February and being announced this month as part of a joint bid with Spain and Portugal to stage the 2030 World Cup. Bounedjah struck in the sixth minute, putting a shot in the bottom right corner after he was played in by Riyad Mahrez.

March 28 – Algeria have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win against Niger through a sixth-minute strike by Baghdad Bounedjah.

In a friendly, the Moroccans defeated Brazil 2-1 and on Tuesday they meet another South American opponent Peru. They join North African rivals Morocco, who qualified last week without playing, in the 24-team finals. The Algerians endured a dramatic campaign in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations when they failed to make it out of a group with Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Ahram Online provided a live coverage for Tuesday's match between Malawi and Egypt in the 4th round of Group D games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ...

11:30 The seven-time African Champions, Egypt, are currently leading Group D with six points, tied with Guinea in second place. 4' GOOOAAAL FOR EGYPT ! 16' GOOOAAAL FOR EGYPT ! 20' GOOOAAAL FOR EGYPT ! 49' GOOOAAAL FOR EGYPT ! 80' Another chance for Egypt !

Egypt's National Football Team defeated Malawi by four goals to none in the fourth round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON) in Lilongwe on ...

In the 50th minute, Ahmed ‘Zizo’ El Sayed scored the fourth and final goal for Egypt. The Pharaohs scored three quick goals by Tarek Hamed in the fourth minute, Omar Marmoush in the 16th minute, and Mohamed Salah in the 20th minute. Egypt’s National Football Team defeated Malawi by four goals to none in the fourth round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON) in Lilongwe on Tuesday, 28 March.