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Zimbabwe FA, players threaten Nations Cup pullout over wage row – reports
Both parties then threatened to quit the tournament ahead of Sunday’s clash with struggling Democratic Republic of Congo, where victory would give Zimbabwe a strong chance of progressing to the second round.
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Salah sends Egypt into Cup of Nations last 16
Record seven-time champions Egypt rode their luck at times as DR Congo twice struck the crossbar in the first half but the Group A leaders held firm to join Nigeria as the first teams through to the knockout phase.
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EXPLAINER: What to expect from biggest ever Afcon tournament
Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.
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Banyana players excited over bonus incentive news - Ellis
Safa president Danny Jordaan made the announcement on Thursday, saying they would receive the same bonuses as Bafana Bafana if they reach the knockout stage of the Fifa Women’s World Cup and Afcon.
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Baxter names Bafana Bafana Afcon squad
South Africa have been drawn in Group D where they will face Morocco, Ivory Coast and Namibia.
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John Obi Mikel heads Nigeria's Africa Cup squad
Midfielder Mikel, now with Middlesborough, last played for the country at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and missed the qualifying series for the 2019 Africa Cup.
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Champions Cameroon among 21 teams seeking Cup of Nations places
The Indomitable Lions will be among the 24 finalists in Egypt this June provided they avoid defeat at home against the Comoros in Yaounde.
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CAF confident Egypt will be 'ready' for Cup of Nations
Egypt was awarded the hosting rights in January, following the decision to strip Cameroon of the finals due to delays in preparation.
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Safa says 'no hard feelings’ after SA’s failed bid to host 2019 Afcon
The Confederation of African Football has on Tuesday announced Egypt as Afcon hosts following an executive committee meeting in Dakar, Senegal.
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Hosting Afcon 2019 aligns with Ramaphosa's call for investment, says Safa's Paul
CAF will announce the winner of the right to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after its executive committee meeting on Tuesday morning.
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Morocco qualify for Cup of Nations after Malawi lose
They are the sixth country after hosts Cameroon, Senegal, Madagascar, Egypt and Tunisia to secure a place at the finals, which will feature 24 teams for the first time.
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No relaxing for Bafana against Seychelles, says Baxter
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says his team won’t relax after their thrashing of Seychelles at home and wants to see the team play with the same passion away from home.
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Bafana smash Seychelles in Afcon qualifier
Bafana Bafana beat Seychelles 6-0 in their 2019 African Nations Cup qualifier at a nearly empty FNB Stadium on Saturday.
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Baxter: Bafana won't disrespect Seychelles
SA are hosting the island nation at the FNB Stadium on Saturday and then the two will meet again on Tuesday, out in the Seychelles.
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Libya hold Bafana Bafana to goalless draw
With two of the six qualifying rounds completed, Libya lead with four points, South Africa and Nigeria have three each and Seychelles are pointless.
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Former African champions play Cup of Nations catch-up
It will be easier for some former champions with home advantage to score maximum points when the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying resumes this weekend.
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Baxter explains son’s appointment as Bafana goalkeeping coach
Lee Baxter joined the squad after Arendse Arendse withdrew due to family commitments but the move has been met with some criticism and scepticism.
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Injured Bafana trio miss out on Afcon qualifier against Libya
Bafana Bafana have been dealt an injury blow to Themba Zwane, Bongani Zungu and Hlompho Kekana ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Durban on Saturday.
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Baxter names Bafana squad for Afcon qualifier against Libya
It will be the first time that the sides meet in any competition.
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Eric Tinkler praises Baxter approach to Bafana team selection
Cape Town City FC has two players in the national team squad in the shape of star men Aubrey Ngoma and Lebo Manyama, who lead the league in assists and goals respectively.
