African Nations Cup: Burkina Faso Knocks Off Ghana, Grab Third Place

At Port-Gentil, Gabon:

Alain Traore scored the only goal of the match in the 89th minute on Saturday as Burkina Faso defeated Ghana 1-0 in the third-place game at the African Nations Cup.

African Nations Cup: It's The Indomitable Lions vs. The Pharaohs For The Marbles (And Africa's Confederation Cup Berth)

At Franceville, Gabon:

Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (72') and Christian Bassogog (90'+3) each scored a goal on Thursday as Cameroon blanked Ghana 2-0 in an African Nations Cup semifinal match.

The Indomitable Lions will take on Egypt for the tournament title and a berth in this year's FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday at Libreville.

The defeated Black Stars will face Burkina Faso in Saturday's third-place playoff at Port-Gentil.

African Nations Cup: Pharaohs Outlast Burkins Faso In PK Shootout, Advance To Final

At Libreville, Gabon:

After a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes on Wednesday, Ramadan Sobhi, Ahmed Hegazy, Mohamed Salah (who had scored in the 67th minute of regulation), and Amr Warda all converted their spot kicks as Egypt defeated Burkina Faso 4-3 in the penalty kick shootout to advance to Sunday's African Nations Cup final against the winner of Thursday's semifinal between Cameroon and Ghana.

This will be the Pharaohs' ninth appearance in the tournament's championship match, having won in seven of their previous eight efforts, with their most recent success coming in 2010.

The winner of Sunday's game will take part in this year's FIFA Confederations' Cup, set to take place in Russia.

African Nations Cup: Black Stars, Pharaohs Advance To Semifinals

Two games were contested in Gabon on Sunday as the quarterfinal round of the African Nations Cup concluded.

At Oyem:

Andre Ayew's penalty kick in the 78th minute provided the game winner as Ghana defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1.

At Port-Gentil:

Kahraba delivered the only goal of the match in the 88th minute as Egypt defeated Morocco 1-0.

The semifinal round will commence on Wednesday at Libreville with Burkina Faso taking on Egypt and will conclude on Thursday in Franceville as Cameroon will battle Ghana.

The winners will play in next Sunday's final in Libreville.

African Nations Cup: Burkina Faso Advance To Semifinals

The quarterfinal round of the African Nations Cup commenced on Saturday with two games played in Gabon.

At Libreville:

Aristide Bance (81') and Prejuce Makoulma (85') each scored a late goal as Burkina Faso blanked Tunisia 2-0.

At Franceville:

After 120 scoreless minutes, Benjamin Moukandjo, Ambroise Oyongo, Adolphe Teikeu, Jacques Zoua, and Vincent Aboubakar all converted their spot kicks as Cameroon outlasted Senegal 5-4 in the penalty kick shootout to advance to the semifinal round.

African Nations Cup: Pharoahs Join Black Stars In Quarterfinals As Group Stage Ends

Group stage came to a conclusion in the African Nations Cup on Wednesday with two Group D games contested in Gabon.

At Port-Gentil:

Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute as Egypt defeated Ghana 1-0 as both teams will be playing in the quarterfinal round.

At Oyem:

Yves Bissouma's equalizer in the 73rd minute to carry Mali to a 1-1 draw with Uganda in what was the tournament finale for both squads.  Farouk Miya scored for the Cranes in the 70th minute.

Final Group D Standings:

1. Egypt (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Ghana (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Mali (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Uganda (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

Egypt and Ghana advanced to the quarterfinal round.

The quarterfinal round will open on Saturday with two games.  Burkina Faso will take on Tunisia in Libreville, then Senegal will face Cameroon in Franceville.

On Sunday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo will battle Ghana in Oyem.  Then, in Port-Gentil, Egypt will go up against Morocco.

African Nations Cup: Leopards, Morocco Advance To Quarterfinals

Two games were played on Tuesday in Gabon as action from Group  C of the African Nations Cup concluded.

At Oyem:

Rachid Alioui scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute as Morocco advanced to the quarterfinal round after their 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast.

At Port-Gentil:

Firmin Ndombe Mubele scored the winning goal in the 54th minute as the Democratic Republic of the Congo advanced to the quarterfinals---and locked up the Group C crown---following their 3-1 victory over Togo.

Final Group C Standings:

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Morocco (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Ivory Coast (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Togo (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

Congo DR and Morocco advanced to the quarterfinal round.

African Nations Cup: Tunisia To Join Senegal In Quarterfinals

Two games were played on Monday in the African Nations Cup as action from Group B came to a close in Gabon.

At Franceville:

Islam Slimani scored twice (10', 52') as Algeria gained a 2-2 draw with Senegal (whose goals came courtesy of Papkouli Diop and Moussa Sow in the 43rd and 53rd minutes, respectively).

At Libreville:

Taha Yassine Khenissi scored the game-winning goal in the 36th minute as Tunisia doubled up Zimbabwe 4-2 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.

Final Group B Standings:

1. Senegal (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Tunisia (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
3. Algeria (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Zimbabwe (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

Senegal and Tunisia advanced to the quarterfinal round.

African Nations Cup: Cameroon, Burkina Faso Advance To Quarterfinals; Hosts Eliminated

The final cycle of group-stage games in the African Nations Cup commenced on Sunday with two contests in Group A in Gabon.

At Libreville:

A 0-0 stalemate between Cameroon and host nation Gabon sent the Indomitable Lions into the quarterfinal round and knocked the home-standing Panthers out of the tournament.

At Franceville:

Rudinilson Silva (OG-12') and Bertrand Traore (58') produced the goals as Burkina Faso advanced to the quarterfinals after they blanked (and eliminated) Guinea-Bissau 2-0.

Final Group A Standings:

1. Burkina Faso (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Cameroon (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Gabon (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Guinea-Bissau (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

Burkina Faso and Cameroon advanced to the quarterfinal round.

African Nations Cup: Black Stars (Who Advance) And Pharaohs Win; Cranes Eliminated

Two more games were played on Saturday in Group D of the African Nations Cup with both contests taking place at Port-Gentil stadium in Port-Gentil, Gabon.

In the opener, Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal of the match in the 21st minute as Ghana locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round following their 1-0 victory over Mali.

In the nightcap, Abdallah Said scored the game's lone tally in the 89th minute as Egypt knocked Uganda out of the tournament by beating the Cranes 1-0.

Group D Standings:

1.x-Ghana (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2.   Egypt (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3.   Mali (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4.z-Uganda (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS; 0)

x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round

z-Eliminated from tournament

African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast and DRC Draw; Morocco Too Much For Togo

Two games in Group C of the African Nations Cup were contested on Friday at Oyem Stadium in Oyem, Gabon.

In the opener, Wilfried Bony (26') and Sereso Geoffroy Gonzaroua Die (67') each scored once as Ivory Coast gained a 2-2 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Neeskens Kebano (9') and Junior Kabananga (28') each scored once for the Leopards.

In the nightcap, Romain Saiss scored the winning goal in the 21st minute as Morocco defeated Togo 3-1.

Group C Standings:

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Morocco (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Ivory Coast (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Togo (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

African Nations Cup: Senegal Blanks Zimbabwe, Advance To Quarterfinals; Tunisia Top Desert Foxes

Two Group B contests (both at Franceville Stadium in Franceville, Gabon) were played on Thursday in the African Nations Cup.

In the opener, Naim Sliti provided the game winner with his successfully-executed penalty kick in the 60th minute as Tunisia defeated Algeria 2-1.

In the nightcap, Sadio Mane (9') and Henri Saivet (13') each scored once as Senegal became the first team to advance to the quarterfinal round after blanking Zimbabwe 2-0.

Group B Standings:

1.x-Senegal (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2.   Tunisia (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3.   Algeria (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4.   Zimbabwe (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round

African Nations Cup: Gabon Settles For Another Draw

The second cycle of African Nations Cup group-stage contests commenced on Wednesday with two games in Group A, both played at Angondje Stadium in Libreville, Gabon.

In the opener, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's successfully-converted penalty kick in the 38th minute lifted hosts Gabon to a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso, whose tally came in the 23rd minute by Prejuce Nakoulma.

In the nightcap, Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui scored the winning goal in the 78th minute to propel Cameroon to a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

Group A Standings:

1. Cameroon (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Gabon (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
    Burkina Faso (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Guinea-Bissau (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)

African Nations Cup: Victory For Ghana; Scoreless Draw For Egypt and Mali

Two games were played on Tuesday in Group D at Stade de Port-Gentil in Port-Gentil, Gabon as the first cycle of African Nations Cup group-stage contests concluded.

In the opener, Andre Ayew scored the only goal of the match in the 32nd minute by successfully converting a penalty kick as Ghana defeated Uganda 1-0.

In the nightcap, Mali battled Egypt to a 0-0 stalemate.

Group D Standings:

1. Ghana (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Egypt (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Mali (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Uganda (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

African Nations Cup: Defending Champs Held To Scoreless Draw; DR Congo Top Morocco

Two games were contested on Monday in Group C of the African Nations Cup.  Both matches took place at Stade d'Oyem in Oyem, Gabon.

In the opener, Togo held defending champions Ivory Coast to a 0-0 stalemate.

In the nightcap, Junior Kabananga scored the only goal of the match in the 55th minute as the Democratic Republic of the Congo defeated Morocco 1-0.

Group C Standings:

1. DR Congo (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Ivory Coast (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Togo (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Morocco (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

African Nations Cup: Senegal Blanks Tunisia; Algeria and Zimbabwe Draw

African Nations Cup play continued on Sunday with two Group B contests, both taking place at Franceville Stadium in Franceville, Gabon.

In the opener, Riyad Mahrez scored twice (12', 82') to carry Algeria to a 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe.  Kudakwashe Mahachi (17') and Nyasha Mushekwi (PK-29') provided the scoring for the Warriors.

In the nightcap, Sadio Mane (PK-10') and Kara Mbodji (30') each scored once in the opening half-hour as Senegal blanked Tunisia 2-0.

Group B Standings:

1. Senegal (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Algeria (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Zimbabwe (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Tunisia (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)

African Nations Cup: Opening Day

The 2017 edition of the African Nations Cup opened on Saturday with two games played at Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville,  Gabon, both in Group A.

In the opener, Juary Soares' equalizer in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time lifted Guinea-Bissau to a 1-1 draw with host nation Gabon.  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for Les Pantheres in the 52nd minute.

In the nightcap, Issoufou Dayo's equalizer in the 75th minute lifted Burkina Faso to a 1-1 draw with Cameroon. Benjamin Moukandjou scored for The Indomitable Lions in the 35th minute.

Group A Standings:

1. Gabon  (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Burkina Faso (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Cameroon (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Guinea-Bissau (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)