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Lackluster Nigeria held by Zimbabwe in WCQ
Nigeria continued their stumbling start to the African 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe, but there were wins for Egypt and Algeria as the continent's top sides flexed their muscles.
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Kenya, Zimbabwe thrown out of AFCON qualifiers
Kenya and Zimbabwe have been booted out of qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
Soccer
FIFA suspend Kenya and Zimbabwe with immediate effect
Kenya and Zimbabwe are the latest African football associations to be suspended by FIFA.
Soccer
All-female line-up to officiate AFCON match
Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga will lead an all-female line-up of match officials at the AFCON encounter between Guinea and Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
Sadio Mané
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Mane's last-gasp pen hands Senegal AFCON win
Senegal's Sadio Mane scored from a penalty in stoppage time to win 1-0 over Zimbabwe to kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Zimbabwe
Soccer
Zimbabwe's football board suspended by govt. body
Zimbabwe's participation in next January's Africa Cup of Nations finals was put in jeopardy on Tuesday, as the government suspended the ZIFA board.
Soccer
What's still at stake for Nigeria, Ghana, SA in World Cup qualifiers
What's at stake in the final two gameweeks of African World Cup qualifying round two, as the continent's top sides battle to go to Qatar 2022.
Soccer
Far-too-early predictions: Will Nigeria win 2022 Africa Cup of Nations?
ESPN looks forward to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, making far-too-early predictions and a group-by-group rundown after the draw.
Soccer
AFCON 2021: Holders Algeria to face Ivory Coast
Holders Algeria have been drawn in a group alongside Ivory Coast in the group stage for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Africans Abroad: En-Nesyri eclipses Messi, Kadewere a bright light for Lyon
Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri served up another masterclass in Spain, while Zimbabwe's Tino Kadewere showed why he is southern Africa's top player.
Zimbabwe
Soccer
20 hours' training with only 14 players: Inside Zimbabwe's chaotic CHAN campaign
Coronavirus, and its related intricacies, all but decimated Zimbabwe's preparations for the African Nations Championship, but play they did.
African Nations Championship
Morocco, DRC set for deep CHAN runs
The African Nations Championship kicks off in Cameroon this weekend, with Africa's best home-based players contesting the biennial tournament.
French Ligue 1
Reims' Marshall Munetsi hopes his legacy will be about more than football
By paying for the schooling of 60 children in his hometown in Zimbabwe, Stade de Reims' Marshall Munetsi hopes to leave a lasting legacy.
FIFA World Cup
Legendary coach 'Restless Rudi' dies aged 93
Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93.
FIFA World Cup
Zimbabwe sweat on Billiat as Africa starts World Cup journey
Khama Billiat is a serious doubt for Zimbabwe's 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying opener against Somalia this week, as the long road to Qatar begins.
Africa Cup of Nations
Zimbabwe can remain optimistic despite Afcon disaster
Former Zimbabwe Under-20 coach Jairos Tapera is impressed with how the Warriors are shaping up, but he wants to see a focus on talent development.
Africa Cup of Nations
Bakambu brace lifts Congo over Zimbabwe
Cedric Bakambu scored twice for the Democratic Republic of Congo in a comprehensive 4-0 win over Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe threaten Afcon pullout over wage row - reports
Zimbabwe's players were locked in talks with their FA over unpaid salaries on Thursday, with both parties threatening to withdraw from Afcon.
Africa Cup of Nations
Zimbabwe squander chances in draw with Uganda
Two glaring misses by Knowledge Musona cost Zimbabwe as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Uganda in an entertaining game at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa Cup of Nations
Alec Mudimu: From Welsh Premier League to stopping Mohamed Salah at Afcon
Alec Mudimu "learned a lifetime's work" in Zimbabwe's Africa Cup of Nations opener, when the Cefn Druids defender faced off against Mohamed Salah.
Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires
As you'd expect, Egypt's winner in their Africa Cup of Nations opener over Zimbabwe came from a winger -- it just wasn't Mohamed Salah.
Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt get winning start at Africa Cup of Nations
Mahmoud Trezeguet handed hosts Egypt a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations with the only goal of Friday's opening game against Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe
Soccer
Source: Zimbabwe may boycott opener over pay
The Zimbabwe national side are at loggerheads with their own football association on the eve of their Africa Cup of Nations opener, a source said.
Africa Cup of Nations
Afcon Power Rankings: Who can challenge Mohamed Salah's Egypt?
Who are the strongest teams in the expanded 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, and who faces an uphill struggle to advance past the group stage?
Zimbabwe
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England-born Darikwa eager to represent fatherland at Afcon
Nottingham Forest right back Tendayi Darikwa's long-held dream to represent Zimbabwe at the Africa Cup of Nations will come true this month.