Africa Cup of Nations 2019

Manchester City and Algeria successes boosted my confidence, says Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez has admitted Manchester City’s clean sweep of domestic trophies and Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph is motivating him to reach even greater heights

Jamie Jackson

28, Oct, 2019 @12:33 PM

Algeria fans celebrate football victory in the streets of London

Hundreds gather in Trafalgar Square and around the city after team win Africa Cup of Nations

Nadeem Badshah

20, Jul, 2019 @3:39 PM

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: highs, lows and moments of mayhem

From basketball-style thrillers and standout performers to great games, goals and Algeria’s final triumph we pick out the highlights from a hectic Africa Cup of Nations

Nick Ames in Cairo

20, Jul, 2019 @2:16 PM

Algeria deserved their Afcon triumph but a shame they decided to win ugly | Jonathan Wilson

Djamel Belmadi’s side were exciting throughout the Africa Cup of Nations yet let their verve take a back seat to time-wasting and diving to edge out Senegal 1-0 in the final

Jonathan Wilson in Cairo

19, Jul, 2019 @10:01 PM

Senegal 0-1 Algeria: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 final – as it happened

Algeria won their second African title after Baghdad Bounedjah’s second-minute deflected goal as Senegal had a penalty overturned by VAR

Paul Doyle

19, Jul, 2019 @9:11 PM

Algeria claim second Afcon title after Bounedjah’s lucky strike sinks Senegal

Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations after a deflected strike from Baghdad Bounedjah gave them a 1-0 victory over Senegal in the final in Cairo

Nick Ames at Cairo International Stadium

19, Jul, 2019 @9:09 PM

Patriotism and soft power: how Egypt sought to gain from Afcon

The tournament has been a clear opportunity for Egypt but there is a feeling the past month is best swept under the carpet

Ruth Michaelson and Nick Ames in Cairo

19, Jul, 2019 @10:33 AM

French police gear up for final of football's Africa Cup of Nations

Following arrests on Sunday as Algeria fans celebrated semi-final win, large police presence is expected on streets for Algeria-Senegal final

Angelique Chrisafis in Paris

19, Jul, 2019 @4:00 AM

Afcon final unites two African coaches who represent the future | Jonathan Wilson

Djamel Belmadi and Aliou Cissé used time in Europe to improve their sides and a tactical battle will decide the fate of Algeria and Senegal

Jonathan Wilson in Cairo

18, Jul, 2019 @5:05 PM

Aliou Cissé’s battling Senegal side stand one win away from greatness

After a penalty miss in the 2002 final Aliou Cissé has the chance as coach to lead Senegal to a first Africa Cup of Nations triumph in Friday’s final against Algeria

Nick Ames in Cairo

15, Jul, 2019 @7:21 PM