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AFCON 2021

AFCON 2021: The Review
AFCON 2021

AFCON 2021: The Review

AFCON 2021 is over, with Senegal winning their first title after their victory over Egypt. What were the key data stories from the tournament?

5 months ago Matt Furniss
AFCON 2021 Final Preview: Too Close to Call
AFCON 2021

AFCON 2021 Final Preview: Too Close to Call

Senegal will look to break their AFCON duck after narrowly missing in 2019. But can Sadio Mané lead the Teranga Lions to break the resolve of Mohamed Salah’s Egypt?

5 months ago Owuraku Ampofo
AFCON 2021 Final: Egypt’s Most Potent Threat Is Queiroz’s Siege Mentality
AFCON 2021

AFCON 2021 Final: Egypt’s Most Potent Threat Is Queiroz’s Siege Mentality

This Egyptian team has been more physically taxed than any other this AFCON. But should their muscles fail, their Portuguese coach has wired their minds against the world.

5 months ago Gary Al-Smith
A Coup Back Home Spurs Burkina Faso Against Defiant Senegal
AFCON 2021

A Coup Back Home Spurs Burkina Faso Against Defiant Senegal

"The only real thing we do from here in Cameroon is to play for our country and to send a message to the leaders..."

5 months ago Gary Al-Smith
Another Sting in the Scorpions’ Tail?
AFCON 2021

Another Sting in the Scorpions’ Tail?

The Gambia came into AFCON 2021 as the underdogs. They’ve surpassed expectations so far, but could they provide yet another shock and defeat host nation Cameroon to take the debutants…

5 months ago Owuraku Ampofo
Predicting the AFCON 2021 Quarter-finals
AFCON 2021

Predicting the AFCON 2021 Quarter-finals

The pre-tournament favourites are out. Who now has the best chance of lifting the crown? Our supercomputer reveals all.

5 months ago Kevin Chroust
Saintfiet’s ‘hop hop’ Gambia Don’t Want the Ball, They Just Want to Win
AFCON 2021

Saintfiet’s ‘hop hop’ Gambia Don’t Want the Ball, They Just Want to Win

Gambia play one of the biggest games in their history on Saturday. We spoke to their coach Tom Saintfiet to learn how they've got this far at AFCON.

5 months ago Gary Al-Smith
16 Numbers for AFCON 2021’s Round of 16
AFCON 2021

16 Numbers for AFCON 2021’s Round of 16

The favourites and hosts remain, as do Comoros and Gambia. Regardless of stature, there are interesting numbers for all in AFCON 2021's Round of 16.

5 months ago Kevin Chroust
A Black Star That Never Shone in Cameroon
AFCON 2021

A Black Star That Never Shone in Cameroon

Ghana crashed out of the AFCON in the group stage for the first time in 16 years, but what was behind their terrible performance?

6 months ago Owuraku Ampofo
AFCON 2021: The Stats So Far No.2
AFCON 2021

AFCON 2021: The Stats So Far No.2

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations has finally started producing goals following a dull opening round of games - but what else have we learnt?

6 months ago Matt Furniss
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