Africa Cup of Nations

Uganda Cranes congratulated by first lady Janet Museveni for Lesotho victory

The first lady of Uganda, also the Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni has officially congratulated the Uganda Cranes upon the recent back to back victories over Lesotho national football team in group L of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Uganda Cranes overcame the Southern Africa country 3-0 and 2-0 […]

Afcon 2017: Cameroon beats Egypt 2-1 to win title

Afcon 2017: Cameroon beats Egypt 2-1 to win title

Cameroon came from a goal behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and win a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in an entertaining final on 5th February, 2017 at Libreville. Substitute Vincent Aboubakar got the better of defender Ali Gabr and put the ball in the back of the net. The Indomitable Lions had earlier equalised  in […]

Afcon 2017: Cameroon beats Ghana 2-0 to set up Egypt final

Afcon 2017: Cameroon beats Ghana 2-0 to set up Egypt final

Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0 to set up a final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui scored in the 72nd minute and Christian Bassogog netted in an injury-time counter-attack to seal the victory for the Indomitable Lions. Ghana were close to scoring through Wakaso Mubarak and Christian Atsu but they failed to […]

Afcon 2017:Egypt beats Burkina Faso on penaltis to reach final

Afcon 2017:Egypt beats Burkina Faso on penaltis to reach final

Egypt managed a record-equaling ninth Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary was the hero for Egypt after saving Bertrand Traore’s spot-kick to secure victory. Mohamed Salah put Egypt in the lead in the 66th minute when he curled a superb […]

Arsenal youngster Bennacer gets shock Algeria call up for Africa Cup of Nations

Arsenal youngster Bennacer gets shock Algeria call up for Africa Cup of Nations

Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer has been called up to Algeria‘s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations according to reports. The mirror states that the 19-year-old is a replacement for the injured Saphir Taider who had to withdraw from the Algerian squad. Bennacer only made his senior debut for Algeria in September, 2017 after switching international allegiance in July. […]

Uganda gets financial boost for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

Uganda gets financial boost for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

Uganda Cranes have received a financial boost ahead of their 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Gabon according to various reports. The Ugandan government has given US $540716 to help the Cranes at the tournament which kicks off in Gabon on 14 January though it is considerably less than the Federation of Uganda […]

Uganda Cranes,Denis Onyango crowned best in Africa in 2016

Uganda Cranes,Denis Onyango crowned best in Africa in 2016

Uganda Cranes scooped the best team of 2016 at the Glo-CAF Awards with goalkeeper Dennis Onyango taking home the best African based player of the year award on 5th January, 2017 in Abuja, Nigeria. Cranes beat stiff competition from DR Congo and Senegal to the team of the year award after making history by ending […]

Micho keen to manage Ghana in future

Micho keen to manage Ghana in future

Uganda coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says he is tempted by a move to manage Ghana in the future, with Avram Grant’s contract set to expire. The 47-year-old Serb helped the Uganda Cranes end their 38-year wait to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and has been praised for transforming Ugandan football. He […]