Andry Rajoelina, the President of Madagascar has chartered a plane to take football fans to Egypt following the national team’s unexpected qualification for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Barea, on their tournament debut, topped Group B at the finals, opening with a 2-2 draw against Guinea before claiming wins over Burundi…

South Africa coach, Stuart Baxter yesterday said his team’s display in their 0-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire showed they could provide a tough test for any opponent at the Africa Cup of Nations, reports AFP. Nicolas Pepe twice went close with free-kicks on another hot afternoon in Cairo but it was Jonathan Kodjia’s goal on…

Mali inflicted a harsh dose of reality on Africa Cup of Nations debutants Mauritania by routing the newcomers 4-1 on Monday in their first ever game at the tournament.