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New Libya coach Hamdi Bataw targets AFCON qualification
Libya's new national football coach Hamdi Bataw said his goal was to ensure his squad qualifies for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2024
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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.
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.
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Soccer
Bafana face Libya with failure a sword over their heads
Ahead of the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, 14 teams have already qualified, and South Africa should really be among them.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
AFCON qualifying winners and losers
KweséESPN takes a look at the biggest winners and losers after the first four match days of Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifying.
Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria player ratings: Which Eagles impressed vs. Libya?
Odion Ighalo stole the headlines as Nigeria boosted their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 victory over Libya.
Africa Cup of Nations
Libya vs. Nigeria: What to expect
What should supporters expect when Nigeria travel to Sfax to face Libya in Tuesday's crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifier?
Africa Cup of Nations
Rohr set to name unchanged Nigeria team vs. Libya
Gernot Rohr is set to keep faith with the Nigeria team that dispatched Libya 4-0 in Uyo, barring one enforced change.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Late Ighalo winner puts Nigeria in driving seat
Football
Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria's Rohr braced for Libya reaction
Nigeria's Gernot Rohr is bracing for a reaction from Libya in the return leg of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Hat-trick hero Ighalo fires Nigeria past Libya
Football
Africa Cup of Nations
Rohr dismisses Libya pressure
The Nigeria coach is hopeful that his side can rise to the occasion against the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo.
Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria vs. Libya: Five unanswered questions
Which questions will Gernot Rohr and his team attempt to answer in Uyo this weekend?
Africa Cup of Nations
Amrouche exit could make Libya even more dangerous, says Rohr
Gernot Rohr and his teammates are wary of a wounded Libya side ahead of Saturday's AFCON qualifier in Uyo.
Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria must not underestimate Libya despite Amrouche exit
Libya may have lost their coach only days before their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but they remain a threat.
Africa Cup of Nations
Libya coach Amrouche quits days before Nigeria clash
Libya coach Adel Amrouche has left his post with just days before their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria.
Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria to move Libya clash to Uyo
Nigeria are expected to move their 2019 Afcon qualifier against Libya from Kaduna after the Ahmadu Bello Stadium failed a pitch inspection.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Bafana's problems laid bare in Libya stalemate
All of South Africa's problems on attack were laid bare in their disappointing draw with Libya.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Libya hold blunt Bafana to goalless draw
South Africa's dismal run in home African Nations Cup qualifiers continued after a 0-0 draw against a lively Libya side in Durban on Saturday.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Baxter faces acid test against gritty Libya in DurbanÂ
Saturday's AFCON qualifier against Libya presents South Africa coach Stuart Baxter with the chance to win back a growing band of doubters.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Five key men for Bafana Bafana against Libya
KweséESPN looks at five players who will be crucial for Bafana Bafana against Libya in Durban on Saturday.
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Bafana Bafana squad for Libya lacks experience
Stuart Baxter will be under pressure to return Bafana Bafana to winning ways when his inexperienced side host Libya in a AFCON qualifier in Durban
Africa Cup of Nations
Amrouche returns to the dugout to plot Bafana downfall
Adel Amrouche returns to the bench for the first time in four years on Saturday when he takes charge of Libya in their AFCON qualifier in Durban.
El Kaabi fires Morocco into CHAN final
Top scorer Ayoub El Kaabi struck twice as Morocco beat Libya 3-1 after extra time to reach the African Nations Championship final.
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