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      Ivory Coast vs Algeria, Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea LIVE: Stream, TV channel updates from AFCON 2022 clashes

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      ALGERIA look to be on the brink of a disastrous AFCON title defence as Ivory Coast aim to knock the favourites out at the group stages this afternoon. Elsewhere in the group, Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea are both fighting it out to qualify in second place.

      Start time: 4pm GMT
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Football & Premier League
      Ivory Coast XI: 23 Sangare; 17 Aurier, 7 Kossounou, 14 Deli, 3 Konan; 18 Sangare, 4 Seri, 8 Kessie; 15 Gradel, 22 Haller, 19 Pepe
      Algeria XI: 23 M’Bolhi; 20 Atal, 21 Bensebaini, 2 Mendi 17 Bedrane; 6 Zerrouki; 22 Bennacer, 27 Benrahama, 8 Belatili, 7 Mahrez; 9 Bouncedjah
      Sierra Leone XI: 1 Kamara; 2 Kakay, 17 Bangura, 5 Caulker, 3 Wright; 6 Kamara, 27 Diaby; 7 Quee, 10 Ansu-Kamara, 19 Bundu; 28 Noah-Kamara
      Equatorial Guinea XI: 1 Owono; 15 Akapo, 21 Esteban, 16 Coco, 11 Nichama; 6 Salavador, 22 Ganet, 8 Machin, 17 Miranda; 4 Bikor, 18 Hanza

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      The great wall of Ivory
      Ivory Coast frustrating Riyad Mahrez by not enabling the Algerian’s free-kick to get past the wall.

      Ivory Coast 0-0 Algeria
      3. After a long build-up with the referee Victor Gomes letting the players know they must wait until the whistle has blown before anything can happen, Mahrez smashes the ball into the wall.
      What an anticlimactic experience that was.
      Ivory Coast 0-0 Algeria – early free-kick in a dangerous position!
      2. That wasn’t so smart from Jean Michael Seri who has committed a foul on Baghdad Bounedjah right outside the 18-yard-box.
      Riyad Mahrez has picked up the ball and the Algerian has no doubt in his mind what he wants to do.
      Ivory Coast 0-0 Algeria
      1. The Elephants are favourites to go through this afternoon and many people have them jotted down to win the tournament altogether.
      But nobody would have predicted that Algeria’s hopes of defending the AFCON crown would have been riding on their last group game especially as they came into the tournament on a historic unbeaten run.
      Kick-off – Ivory Coast vs Algeria
      Finally! The highly anticipated match between two successful nations in the African continent is under-way.
      The other match in Group E – Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea also has lift off too so we will be keeping a close eye on that match because what happens over at Stade Limbe will have an impact on the result in this game vice versa.
      Tunnel vision all around Cameroon
      With so much riding on both games, it has built up some serious tension in both tunnels because no player wants to let their nation down.
      If only we could play you the noises that are coming out of Stade Jampoma which features Ivory Coast vs Algeria or Stade Limbe who is the hosting Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea because both sets of crowds are certainly fired up.
      AFCON round of 16 scenarios
      In the African Cup Of Nations, the best third-placed teams out of the six groups can still progress to the round of 16 so it raises the stakes for every team even if they are sitting bottom of their group going into match-day three.
      But the most secure spots are of course first and second which is still yet to be decided in Group E and here is who each nation is expected to could face depending on how the table concludes by this evening.
      Winners of Group D (Nigeria) vs third place of Group B/E/F
      Winners of Group A (Cameroon) vs third place of Group C/D/E
      Winners of Group E vs runners-up of Group D
      Winners of Group F vs runners-up of Group E
      The inspector gadgets are out
      It seems as even though I mentioned a bobbly pitch making the football more exciting, not everyone is happy with the conditions of the field.

      Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea head-to-head
      Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea have only crossed paths six times since data has been recorded but the Leone Stars have been the dominant force in this encounter.
      Check out the numbers below:

      Sierra Leone wins – 4
      Draws – 1
      Equatorial Guinea wins – 1

      Equatorial Guinea striving for success
      Central African country Equatorial Guinea were on decent form entering AFCON 2022 and it is having an impact on their performances in Group E.
      Juan Micha’s side won 60% of their matches before the opening game of the tournament winning six in ten across all competitions so when they lost to Ivory Coast last Wednesday, it would have brought the National Thunder back down to Earth.
      However, beating Algeria four days ago put them back on track so all they need to do is this afternoon is to collect a point and hope that Ivory Coast do them a favour against the Algerian’s.
      Sierra Leone’s poor recent run
      The Leone Stars have had an average campaign up to this point having drawn their first two group games when they were expected to have lost at least once by this stage, but John Keister’s men haven’t had the best run of results coming into the tournament.
      In their last 13 fixtures across all competitions, Sierra Leone have only managed to secure two victories and one of those wins was irrelevant because they still got kicked out of the competition via an aggregate score line.
      All the Leone Stars need to do tonight is beat their opponents; sounds simple enough but when you have only won twice in 13 attempts, then it suddenly becomes a steep hill to climb.
      Equatorial Guinea members on command
      2 Maye, 5 Anvene, 7 Belima, 9 Siafa, 10 Nsue, 12 Mba, 14 Sam, 19 Nlavo, 20 Eneme, 23 Meseguer, 24 Balboa, 28 Enrique
      Equatorial Guinea players to start!
      Juan Micha has felt the need to rotate his striking option despite fighting hard to get that shocking 1-0 victory over the current holders Algeria.
      Oscar Siafa gets dragged and in steps Hanza
      (4-4-2): 1 Owono; 15 Akapo, 21 Esteban, 16 Coco, 11 Nichama; 6 Salavador, 22 Ganet, 8 Machin, 17 Miranda; 4 Bikor, 18 Hanza
      Sierra Leone subs if needed
      4 Mohamed Medo-Kamara (GK) 8 Fofanah, 9 Williams, 11 Kaikai, 12 Kamara, 13 Kargbo, 14 Buya Turay, 15 Dunia, 16 Sessay, 20 Mansaray, 22 Kallon, 23 Isaac Caulker
      Sierra Leone starting lineup paper!
      After that fascinating and gutsy performance last time out against the Ivorian’s, John Keister didn’t feel the urge to tinker with the squad too much.
      However, the Sierra Leone boss has made the one change in midfield which is Abu Dumbaya coming in for Mohamed Buya Turay
      (4-2-3-1): 1 Kamara; 2 Kakay, 17 Bangura, 5 Steven Caulker, 3 Wright; 6 Kamara, 12 Dumbaya; 7 Quee, 10 Kei Kamara, 19 Bundu; 28 Musa Noah-Kamara
      Credit: @SLFA_sl
      Ivory Coast vs Algeria head-to-head
      Overall, the figures between the two huge nations are close in terms of victories. Feast your eyes on them below:

      Ivory Coast wins – 8
      Draws – 7
      Algeria wins – 9

      Algeria’s recent run of form
      If anybody knows how told go on a run of games without losing it is Algeria because coming into AFCON 2021, the Greens were on a 31-game unbeaten run winning 21 of those including a penalty shootout victory over today’s opponents Ivory Coast.
      But eyebrows were raised when Djamel Belmadi’s side weren’t able to capitalise on their 69% possession against Sierra Leone in their opening group game and then things went from bad to worse when they saw their streak go up in smoke courtesy of a 1-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea last Sunday.
      Algeria will be desperate to get the unbeaten run up and going again but it needs to start with a win here and possibly an emphatic one too.
      Ivory Coast’s previous 14 fixtures
      The Ivorian’s have been in good form coming into this competition and have somewhat continued those performances in their two opening group games.
      Despite being denied a second consecutive win in AFCON having beaten Equatorial Guinea on match-day one, they were all over the Leone Stars controlling a large percent of the possession and hitting almost twice as many shots on goal but the one mistake from keeper Badri Ali Sangare proved to be costly.
      However, the Elephants still didn’t lose the game which was the silver lining for them once the dust had settled and it meant that Ivory Coast head into this afternoon’s encounter against Algeria on a 14-match unbeaten run.
      Ivory Coast players in reserve
      1 Tape, 5 Kanon, 9 Zaha, 10 Kouassi, 11 Cornet, 12 Maiga, 13 Boga, 20 Serey-Die, 21 Bailly, 24 Kouame, 26 Cisse, 28 Boli
      Ivory Coast team sheet revealed! – Nicolas Pepe makes his second consecutive appearance!
      After failing to capitalise on their possession and hold their lead in the previous group game against Sierra Leone, the Elephants gaffer Patrice Beaumelle has decided to make a switch up-top which is Max Gradel coming in for Crystal Palaces’ Wilfried Zaha.
      And was forced into brining in Kossounou to replace Eric Bailly whose slight knock permits him to the bench.
      But the one surprising element is that, goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangare starts despite rumour circulating that he wasn’t able to feature this afternoon.
      (4-3-3): 23 Sangare; 17 Aurier, 7 Kossounou, 14 Deli, 3 Konan; 18 Sangare, 4 Seri, 8 Kessie; 15 Gradel, 22 Haller, 19 Pepe
      Credit: CAF_Online
      Algeria members to call upon – Former Leicester City forward Slimani only makes the bench
      1 Zeghba (GK) 2 Tahrat, 10 Feghouli, 11 Braihimi, 12 Belkebla, 13 Slimani, 14 Bendekba, 15 Boulaya, 19 Zorgane, 24 Chetti, 25 Benyada, 26 Amoura
      Algeria first XI is in! – Both of their Premier stars are starting!
      Djamel Belamadi has decided to make some alterations from the side who were unable to hold their unbeaten record against Equatorial Guinea last Sunday.
      The injury to Benlamri means in steps Bensebaini and Sofiane Feghouli loses his spot to West Ham’s Said Benhrama
      (4-2-3-1): 23 M’Bolhi; 20 Atal, 21 Bensebaini, 2 Mendi 17 Bedrane; 6 Zerrouki; 22 Bennacer, 27 Benrahama, 8 Belatili, 7 Mahrez; 9 Bouncedjah
      Credit: @LesVerts
      Equatorial Guinea’s fully fit team
      Similar to his opposite number, Equatorial Guinea manager Juan Micha has a full-fledged team to select from this afternoon as all of his players escaped the 1-0 win over Algeria without set-backs.
      The only negative from that match was Olympiacos Volos forward Oscar Siafa failing to have any influence up-top which led to the 24-year-old being hooked off at the interval so there would be no surprises to see Micha not involve Siafa from the start.
      No Sierra Leone injury concerns
      For all of Sierra Leone’s fight and efforts in their surprise draw with 2x AFCON champions Ivory Coast, the Leone Stars’ gaffer John Keister was fortunate to not see any of his players leave the field with an injury.
      Which could mean that it is expected for him to go with the same starting eleven who performed that heroic display four days ago.
      In addition to that, Barnet defender David Sessay tested negative twice so we should see the 23-year-old in and amongst the squad this afternoon.
      On the flip side, Danish side Randers’ front man Alhaji Kamara was used as a super sub and he fulfilled his duties when the 27-year-old grabbed the equaliser deep into stoppage time so that might have earned him a spot in the first XI this afternoon.
      Algeria is in the building
      In continuation to Djamel Belmadi’s side, the Greens have stepped foot on the green for the first time this afternoon.

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      Egypt vs Sudan LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel PLUS Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria updates – AFCON Group D latest

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      MO SALAH’S Egypt take on Sudan tonight as AFCON’s Group D comes to a finish.The Pharoahs need just a point to progress to the knockout stage, while Sudan themselves can advance with victory.
      Elsewhere Nigeria – who are already guaranteed to progress – face Guinea-Bissau in Cameroon.

      Kick-off times: 7pm GMT
      TV/ live stream: Egypt vs Sudan (Sky Sports Mix)
      Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau (Sky Sports Premier League)

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      Nigeria and Egypt progress to the knockout stages after some very strong performances in the group.
      They have both shown that they are more than capable of going far in the competition.
      For Guinea-Bissau and Sudan, the AFCON journey has come to an end.
      Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
      Final standings in Group D
      Nigeria top the group with nine points after winning all three of their group games.
      Egypt secure second place with six points, the Pharoahs lost their first game against Nigeria but bounced back to win the last two.
      Sudan finish third with one point.
      Guinea-Bissau finish last, also with one point.
      Full Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Salah was allowed to grow into the game and had a few good goalscoring opportunities.
      But, he did not add to his competition tally on this occasion.
      Egypt continue to show their quality on the pitch and will only improve as the competition progresses.
      Full Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Sudan had good spells throughout the game, but the Egypt defence barely let them see a chance on goal.
      It was clear to see their tactics throughout the first half – which mainly involved man-marking Salah to keep him quiet, but this meant that the likes of Mostafa Mohamed and Amr Al-Sulaya were left free to cause havoc for the defence.
      Credit: AFP
      Full Time – Guinea-Bissau 0-2 Nigeria
      Goals from Umar Sadiq and William Troost-Ekong see Nigeria take maximum points from their three group stage games.
      They progress to the next round with Egypt.
      Full Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Egypt claim second place in the group and book their ticket to the knockout stages.
      Sudan put up a good fight, but ultimately could not match the quality of the Pharoahs.
      90. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      There will be three minutes added on…
      Both sides are still playing with high intensity.
      We could see another goal before the final whistle.
      85. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Egypt make two more substitutions.
      Hamdi and Fathi come on to replace Al-Sulaya and M.Mohamed.
      84. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Sudan have another free kick from a similar distance.
      This time Mohamedein goes for goal but his attempt flies well over the bar.
      80. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Sudan have a free kick from 25 yards out.
      Abdelrhman strikes and forces the save from El Shenawy, who can only just keep it out.
      Credit: AFP
      79. Guinnea-Bissau 0-2 Nigeria
      Nigeria double the lead!
      William Troost-Ekong with the goal!
      71. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Sudan make another substitution.
      Omer Yagoub is replaced by Makki.
      70. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Egypt have another chance as Sayed sends a simple pass to an unmarked Salah in the box.
      The winger strikes first time but his effort is deflected behind by Mustafa Mohamed Karshoum.
      67. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Egypt make another change.
      Marmoush is replaced by Trezeguet.
      65. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Egypt continue to knock on the door.
      The ball is crossed into the box and finds Salah who peels away from his marker before setting the it to Al-Sulaya.
      The midfielder strikes with his first touch but his effort is off target.
      60. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Salah does well to weave his way through the Sudan defence before getting a shot away.
      His effort is saved by Eshrein.
      A brilliant piece of skill from the attacker.
      57. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Egypt make their first change.
      Sayed comes on to replace Said.
      56. Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
      Umar Sadiq opens the scoring for Nigeria!
      The Super Eagles are on course to claim maximum points from the group.
      52. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Al-Sulaya comes close to doubling the lead after his strike from the edge of the box is deflected off Mohamed and runs narrowly wide of the post.
      A fairly even start to the half, with both sides having a positive spell.
      50. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Sudan are starting to maintain more possession in the early stages of the second half.
      They are still yet to challenge El Shenawy in goal.
      Kick Off – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      We’re back underway for the second half!
      Sudan have made two substitutions.
      Yasin comes on for Hussein.
      The first half injury to Mustafa means that he has been replaced by Eshrein.
      Half Time – Guinea-Bissau 0-0 Nigeria
      The scoreline remains level between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria.
      As things currently stand Nigeria and Egypt will be progressing in the tournament.
      Half Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Egypt deservedly go into half time with the advantage after a super first-half display.
      Sudan have done a brilliant job defensively to keep the Pharoahs at bay and keep the margin to only one goal.
      Credit: Reuters
      45. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      Two minutes will be added on.
      Egypt continue to press.
      42. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
      The lead is almost doubled as M.Mohamed breaks into the box before unleashing a powerful strike.
      Mustafa does well to make a fingertip save and push the ball away.
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      Gabon vs Morocco, Ghana vs Comoros LIVE REACTION: Thomas Partey’s Ghana OUT of AFCON after thrilling Group C finale

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      AFCON’s Group C ended in thrilling fashion with Gabon drawing 2-2 with Morocco and Comoros beating Ghana 3-2.The results mean Morocco win the group, Gabon go through as runners up and Comoros possibly in the next round as one of the best third-placed finishers.
      But Ghana are OUT of AFCON after picking up just one point from the group, meaning Arsenal will retain the services of star midfielder Thomas Partey earlier than they would have thought.

      Results: Gabon 2-2 Morocco, Ghana 2-3 Comoros

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      Morocco and Gabon both progress to the AFCON knockout stages.
      Both sides put on a great performance tonight and have proven that they have what it takes to go far in the competition.
      Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
      Credit: Reuters
      Final standings in Group C
      Morocco top the group with seven points.
      Gabon are runners-up with five points.
      Comoros finish third with three points.
      Ghana finish at the bottom of the group with one point.
      Ghana crash out of the competition
      Ghana’s AFCON journey has come to an end after they were beaten by tournament debutants Comoros.
      The result sees them finish bottom of the group with one point.
      Credit: AFP
      Gabon progress to the knockout stages
      The Panthers put on a superb display throughout the game and thoroughly deserve their place in the knockout stages.
      Boupendza and Allevinah have both been excellent so far in the competition and are certainly ones to watch as Gabon progress.
      Credit: Reuters
      Morocco top Group C
      The 2-2 draw against Gabon means that Morocco keep their place at the top of Group C.
      Their second half performance proves that they are a force to be reckoned with in the competition with outstanding performances from individual players such as Boufal and Hakimi.
      Full Time – Ghana 2-3 Comoros
      An 85th minute goal for Comoros sees them take all three points in their first ever AFCON victory.
      What a result!
      Full Time – Gabon 2-2 Morocco
      After a slow start to the game both sides increased the intensity to make for a great fixture.
      Both Gabon and Morocco progress to the knock-out stages, with Morocco topping the group.
      90. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
      Another change for Gabon.
      Boupendza makes way for Meye.
      Five minutes to go…
      89. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
      Morocco make some more changes.
      Chakla comes off for Saiss.
      Ounahi comes off for Tissoudali.
      88. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
      Gabon make another substitution.
      Allevinah makes way for Mayi.
      86. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
      What a goal from Hakimi!
      The defender lines up a free kick from 25 yards out before rifling the ball into the top left corner.
      Morocco are back at the top of the group!
      Credit: Reuters
      85. GOOOAAAAALLLLL MOROCCO EQUALISE AGAIN!!!!!!!
      What a goal from Hakimi!
      83. Gabon 2-1 Morocco
      Obiang drives forward through the midfield before sending the ball through to Allevinah who squares it to Boupendza.
      The striker hooks it with the outside of his boot, sending it past Munir.
      Credit: AFP
      82. GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL GABON!
      Boupendza restores the lead!
      77. Ghana 2-2 Comoros
      Ghana have equalised!
      However, it may not be enough to send them through to the knockout stages.
      75. Gabon 1-1 Morocco
      Boufal levels the score with a superb penalty.
      The striker rifles the ball into the bottom left corner.
      Amonome dives the right way, but there was too much power on the shot.
      Credit: AFP
      74. GOOAAAAALLLLLLL MOROCCO!!!!!
      Boufal equalises with the penalty!
      72. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
      Penalty for Morocco!
      Poko lunges for the ball but goes takes down Boufal.
      VAR is checking.
      70. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
      Gabon have made a change.
      Autchanga has come on for Moussounda.
      69. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
      Poko and Amallah both go down injured after a 50/50 challenge.
      Both players look to continue after treatment.
      Morocco have the free kick.
      64. Ghana 1-2 Comoros
      Comoros extend their advantage to two goals.
      But, Ghana get one back just one minute later.
      60. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
      Morocco have the ball in the back of the net but the linesman’s flag is up.
      Aguerd sends the ball long, it heads straight into the direction of Amonome but the keeper completely misses it.
      The goal is disallowed as En Nesyri was in an offside position whilst blocking Amonome’s view.
      59. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
      Gabon have another opportunity as the ball is crossed into Allevinah in the box.
      The striker attempts to volley but his effort deflects off the crossbar.
      57. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
      Morocco make a double substitution.
      El Kaabi and Fajr come off for Amallah and Boufal.
      56. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
      Gabon have their first opportunity of the half.
      The ball is switched over to Kanga who brings it down before tapping it through to Boupendza who strikes wide.
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      Senegal vs Malawi LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, team news as match UNDERWAY – AFCON latest updates

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      SENEGAL take on Malawi today looking to book their place in the knockout stages of AFCON.After a draw last time out against Guinea, Senegal know that victory will be enough to secure top spot in Group B.
      We’ll also have updates from Guinea vs Zimbabwe, with qualification possible for all four teams in the group.

      Kick-off time: 4pm GMT
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: Sky Go/NOW TV
      Senegal XI: Mendy, Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss, Kouyate, Mendy, Gueye, Dia, Diallo, Mane.
      Malawi XI: Thomu, Sanudi, Chayiza, Chembezi, Chirwa, Mhone, Idana, Banda, Madinga, Muyaba, Mhango.

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      Why has Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left Gabon at AFCON?

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      GABON are playing in AFCON as the final group stage clashes continue.However, Gabon star man and Arsenal ex-captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be playing no part for the rest of the competition, and will be returning to the Gunners.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left AFCON
      Why is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang not playing for Gabon?
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will fly home early from the Africa Cup of Nations due to his current health issues, Gabon confirmed.
      The Arsenal hitman missed Gabon’s 1-1 draw with Ghana on Friday after it was discovered he had ‘lesions’ on his heart following a bout of Covid.
      Aubameyang is said to have felt fine, although talks between Arsenal and the Gabonese football federation over what’s best for the player took place.
      Gabon have now confirmed Aubameyang will return England this week after a review of his condition.
      Arsenal’s doctors were NOT believed to have been concerned with Aubameyang’s health, but the player has been sent home regardless.
      Aubameyang is reportedly one of three Gabon players to be diagnosed with heart lesions last week.
      Former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina and Axel Meye were also said to have lesions on their hearts after catching Covid.
      Aubameyang and Lemina were snapped enjoying a night out in Dubai ahead of the rescheduled tournament.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has tested positive for Covid on his arrival to the Africa Cup of NationsCredit: Snapchat / @walter_sk
      The pair missed Gabon’s opening group matches against Comoros, having to sit out in isolation.
      Gabon coach Patrice Neveu has refuted his own federation’s claims that the pair are dealing with cardiac issues, telling ESPN: “In the readings, it’s clear that Aubameyang has no cardiac problems
      “He [and Lemina] passed PCR tests and they were negative.
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      Cameroon vs Cape Verde LIVE: Stream, score, TV channe as match gets UNDERWAY – AFCON latest updates

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      CAMEROON take on Cape Verde as they look to end the AFCON group stage on a high.The tournament hosts have already qualified for the knockouts after winning both of their opening two matches.
      We’ll also have updates from Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia, with qualification possible for all three nations this afternoon.

      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
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      Cameroon XI: Onana, Fai, Moukoudi, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Tolo; Oum Gwet; Ebosse, Kunde, Anguissa, Ekambi; Aboubakar.
      Cape Verde XI: Vozinha, Diney, R. Lopes, Stopira, Fortes, Andrade, Santos, Tavares, L Semedo, Monteiro, W Semedo.
      Burkina Faso XI: Ouedraogo, Yago, Tapsoda, Tayo, Kabore, Toure, Sangore, Guira, Bayala, Traore, Bande.
      Ethiopia XI: Shanko, Tunjo, Tamene, Baye, Yusef, Yohannes, Endashaw, Hotessa, Dagnachew, Nasir, Kebede.

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      Cape Verde 0-0 Cameroon
      5 The two teams are rather evenly-matched in the opening few minutes.
      That’s a big deal for Cape Verde as they have been badly hit from coronavirus with their manager Bubista forced to self-isolate at home.
      His assistant Humberto Bettencourt has taken charge in the dugout today
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      Cape Verde 0-0 Cameroon
      2 And another quick reminder:
      Cape Verde manager Bubista appears to have opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation with Vozinha starting between the sticks and Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes as well as captain Stopira in defence.
      Jeffry Fortes plays at right wing-back with Dylan Tavares on the other side, while Patrick Andrade and Kenny Santos link up in midfield.
      Lisandro Semedo and Jamiro Monteiro play behind centre-forward Willi Semedo
      Cape Verde 0-0 Cameroon
      1 Just a quick reminder:
      Cameroon manager Toni Conceicao appears to have picked a 4-1-4-1 formation with Andre Onana starting in goal.
      Collins Fai starts at right-back with Nouhou Tolo on the other side, while Harold Moukoudi and Michael Ngadeu team up at centre-back.
      Samuel Oum Gouet plays as a holding midfielder behind the pair of Pierre Kunde and Andre Anguissa, while Nicolas Ngamaleu and Karl Toko Ekambi cover the right and left wing respectively.
      Captain Vincent Aboubakar leads the attack, just as expected
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND OFF WE GO IN CAMEROON!!!!!
      Here come the teams!
      The Paul Biya Stadium is set to host the Africa Cup of Nations clash between hosts Cameroon and Cape Verde.
      Stopira leads Cape Verde out to the pitch whereas Andre Onana dons his nation’s armband.
      The two teams line up for the national anthems and then it’s game time!
      Not long to go now…!
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      FAST KAR
      Cameroon star Vincent Aboubakar is the Africa Cup of Nations’ leading goalscorer.
      Aboubakar has netted a total of four goals in two matches so far with braces against Burkina Faso and Ethiopia.
      That’s two goals more than Wahbi Khazri, Gabadinho Mango, team-mate Karl Toko Ekambi and Ibrahima Kone.
      The Al-Nassr star poses as the most dangerous player on the pitch today
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      Cape Verde stats
      Cape Verde are third in Group A with the same points as second-placed Burkina Faso.
      Bubista’s men defeated Ethiopia in their group opener and then lost to Burkina Faso.
      A victory would seal qualification as long as Burkina Faso don’t win as well.
      If both teams fail to emerge victorious then the Blue Sharks will have to better the latter’s result.
      But even if Cape Verde finish third, then they can still hope to qualify for the Round of 16
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      Cameroon stats
      Cameroon are already through to the Africa Cup of Nations’ Last 16.
      The Copa Africa hosts top Group A with six points, which is three more than second-placed Burkina Faso.
      Toni Conceicao’s men have won both of their first two matches against Burkina Faso and Ethiopia.
      Cameroon have also netted six goals, four of which are from the competition’s leading scorer Vincent Aboubakar
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      Cameroon formation
      Cameroon manager Toni Conceicao appears to have picked a 4-1-4-1 formation with captain Andre Onana starting in goal.
      Collins Fai starts at right-back with Nouhou Tolo on the other side, while Harold Moukoudi and Michael Ngadeu team up at centre-back.
      Samuel Oum Gouet plays as a holding midfielder behind the pair of Pierre Kunde and Andre Anguissa, while Nicolas Ngamaleu and Karl Toko Ekambi cover the right and left wing respectively.
      Vincent Aboubakar leads the attack, just as expected
      Cape Verde formation
      Cape Verde manager Bubista appears to have opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation with Vozinha starting between the sticks and Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes as well as captain Stopira in defence.
      Jeffry Fortes plays at right wing-back with Dylan Tavares on the other side, while Patrick Andrade and Kenny Santos link up in midfield.
      Lisandro Semedo and Jamiro Monteiro play behind centre-forward Willi Semedo
      Cameroon subs
      1 Efala, 6 Oyongo, 7 Njie, 9 Bahoken, 11 Bassogog, 13 Choupo-Moting, 16 Epassy, 17 Mbaizo, 22 Onguene, 26 J Onana, 27 Lea Siliki, 28 Neyou
      Cape Verde subs
      6 Soares, 9 G Tavares, 11 Rodrigues, 12 Rosa, 14 Ponck, 15 Furtado, 17 Fortes, 21 Goncalves, 23 Sousa, 24 Fernandes, 26 Nenass, 27 Delmiro
      Cameroon XI
      24 Onana; 19 Fai, 4 Moukoudi, 5 Ngadeu-Ngadjui, 25 Tolo; 14 Oum Gwet; 2 Ngamaleu, 15 Kunde, 8 Anguissa, 12 Ekambi; 10 Aboubakar
      Cape Verde XI
      1 Vozinha; 3 Diney, 4 R. Lopes, 2 Stopira; 22 Fortes, 7 Andrade, 18 Santos, 16 Tavares; 8 L Semedo, 10 Monteiro, 25 W Semedo
      The team sheets are in!!!
      GOOD AFTERNOON FROM CAMEROON
      Welcome to our live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Cape Verde and Cameroon at the Paul Biya Stadium.
      The Copa Africa hosts have already punched their ticket to the Last 16 and Cape Verde are hoping to join them in the play-offs.
      Toni Conceicao’s team have been enjoying a dream start in the competition as they beat both Burkina Faso and Ethiopia in Group A.
      Al-Nassr star Vincent Aboubakar has been on fire as he scored a brace in each of his national team’s outings and is expected to lead the line once more.
      There’s a high chance Aboubakar will team up with Lyon’s Karl Toko Ekambi up front for their final match in the group stage.
      Conceicao has a number of experienced players at his disposal, such as Bayern Munich star Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as well as Middlesbrough ace James Lea Siliki.
      Cape Verde manager Bubista, on the other hand, is expected to maintain Vozinha between the sticks after his return from injury against Burkina Faso last time out.
      However, the African nation could make a slight tweak up front as Al-Faisaly ace Julio Tavares was in some discomfort following their most recent encounter on Thursday
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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang WILL leave Afcon and return to Arsenal confirms Gabon after minor heart problem discovered

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG will fly home early from the Africa Cup of Nations due to his current health issues, Gabon confirmed. The Arsenal hitman missed Gabon’s 1-1 draw with Ghana on Friday after it was discovered he had ‘lesions’ on his heart following a bout of Covid.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s African Cup of Nations is over due to his reported heart issuesCredit: Getty
      Gabon have confirmed Aubameyang will return England this week after a review of his conditionCredit: AP
      Aubameyang is said to have felt fine, although talks between Arsenal and the Gabonese football federation over what’s best for the player took place.
      Gabon have now confirmed Aubameyang will return England this week after a review of his condition.
      Arsenal’s doctors were NOT believed to have been concerned with Aubameyang’s health, but the player has been sent home regardless.
      Aubameyang is reportedly one of three Gabon players to be diagnosed with heart lesions last week.
      Former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina and Axel Meye were also said to have lesions on their hearts after catching Covid.
      Aubameyang and Lemina were snapped enjoying a night out in Dubai ahead of the rescheduled tournament.
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      The pair, 32 and 28 respectively, went on to test positive for Covid shortly thereafter.
      Ghana coach Patrice Neveu has refuted his own federation’s claims that the pair are dealing with cardiac issues, telling ESPN: “In the readings, it’s clear that Aubameyang has no cardiac problems
      “He [and Lemina] passed PCR tests and they were negative.
      “They then did the second lot of exams, cardiac tests, and it seemed as though the pair of them had problems.
      “It appears as though the virus has left residue, it’s possible that the illness has left an impact, and two hours before the match, the team doctor and the doctor of CAF were on a phone call with me, and they told me not to play them.”
      Aubameyang’s reported Covid-related health issues is another twist in his turbulent 2021/22 season.
      The former Borussia Dortmund hitman has struggled in front of goal this campaign, scoring seven goals in 15 appearances for Arsenal.
      Aubameyang was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy last December following a series of disciplinary issues and hasn’t played for the north Londoners since.
      Arsenal doctors were reportedly not concerned by Aubameyang’s reported health issuesCredit: PA
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