africa cup of nations

Why Africa’s Showpiece Football Tournament Is Gambling on Change

06.21.19

By Aanu Adeoye
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Goalkeeper Trips Himself to Waste Time and Advance in Africa Cup of Nations

01.24.17

By Sean Newell
Sports

Reluctant Leader Aubameyang Tasked with Delivering Peace and Glory to Gabon

01.18.17

By Barney Cullum
Sports

How the Africa Cup of Nations Became a Powerful Propaganda Tool

01.12.17

By Will Magee
Sports

Kenya Fans Riot in Nairobi After Controversial Goal Call, Stop Play for Thirty Minutes

03.27.16

By Liam Daniel Pierce
Sports

South Africa Scores an Insane Goal From Deep Out

03.26.16

By Liam Daniel Pierce
Sports

Ghana Busts Out Perfect Victory Dance

02.05.15

By Aaron Gordon
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The Africa Cup of Nations Will Be Hosted by One of the World’s Worst Dictators

11.17.14

By Brian Blickenstaff
Sports

How Ebola Made a Mess of Africa’s Biggest Soccer Tournament

11.12.14

By Brian Blickenstaff
Sports

South Africa’s Gun Violence Crisis Claims National Soccer Team’s Hero Goalkeeper

10.27.14

By Brian Blickenstaff

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