Afcon qualifying: Lesser lights take centre stage on final wee
Some of the continent's less-heralded sides have made the most of the Africa Cup of Nations' expanded format.
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Banyana made sure to 'get the job done' - Ellis

South Africa head coach Des Ellis says her team prepared with all their might to face Mali, rather than risk missing out on the Women's World Cup.
AWCON hosts Ghana defeated by Mali
Ghana have been made to wait until their final group game to book their spot in the AWCON semi-final after being defeated 2-1 by Mali in Accra.
Cheick Diabate secures Emirates move
The Mali international has completed a loan move to Emirates Club FC from Osmanlispor.
Diabate equals 17-year Serie A goalscoring record
The Mali international became the first player since 2001 to score two or more in three consecutive top-flight games.
No Troyes return for Niane despite apology
The Malian attacker will miss Troyes' game against Paris Saint-Germain after being punished for an altercation with coach Jean-Louis Garcia.
Cheick Diabate the instant hero at Benevento
Mali striker Cheick Diabate needed just 12 minutes to endear himself to his new club's fans as they beat Crotone on Sunday.
Toothless Ivory Coast held by Mali in World Cup qualification
Marc Wilmots' Elephants failed to trouble the Eagles in Bamako, opening the door for Morocco or Gabon to take top spot
Doucoure may yet be worth the wait for Watford
Abdoulaye Doucoure's goal against Liverpool capped off an excellent all-round display for the Franco-Malian midfielder.
Plea inspires Nice to Gladbach victory
The Franco-Malian forward came off the bench to score one and contribute another in a 2-1 triumph.
Momo Sissoko to seal Indonesia move
The 32-year-old will move to the Indonesia Super Liga just over a month after he parted ways with Serie B side Ternana.
Mali teams are hit by FIFA suspension
FIFA acts after Mali's sports minister "decided to dissolve the executive committee" of the national federation.
Miya scores historic goal for Uganda
Uganda scored their first goal at the African Nations Cup since 1978 as a 1-1 Group D draw with Mali in Oyem ensured both teams were eliminated.
Gyan sets Ghana goals record in ANC win
Asamoah Gyan became Ghana's all-time top scorer in the African Nations Cup as the Black Stars edged Mali 1-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals.
Egypt, Mali finish Group D opener goalless
Egypt and Mali played out a goalless draw in their African Nations Cup Group D opener at Port Gentil.
CAF: Moses, Mikel score as Nigeria win
Chelsea's Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel scored for Nigeria as they continued their perfect start to World Cup qualifying with a 3-1 win vs. Algeria.
Mali coach praises Aurier's quick reflex
Mali manager Alain Giresse has thanked Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier for "saving the life'' of Moussa Doumbia.
CAF: Ivory Coast, DR Congo open with wins
Ivory Coast top Group C in their third-round World Cup qualifying campaign after coming from behind to win 3-1 at home to Mali.
Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria drawn together
Three of the five African teams at the 2014 World Cup have been drawn in the same group to qualify for the 2018 edition.
ANC: Senegal and Egypt book finals place
Senegal and Egypt qualified for the African Nations Cup thanks to wins against Burnundi and Tanzania.
ANC: Mali get late winner; Zimbabwe cruise
Mustapha Yatabare scored in the 89th minute to give Mali a 1-0 win at Equatorial Guinea in African Nations Cup qualifying on Monday.
ANC: Salah saves Egypt draw at Nigeria
Mohamed Salah scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt at Nigeria in a 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier on Friday.
Deschamps gives fresh hope to Payet's international career
France head coach Didier Deschamps says there is still hope for West Ham's Dimitri Payet and Leicester's N'Golo Kante in his squad.
Kante undecided over possible France, Mali call-ups
Leicester City's N'Golo Kante says he has still not made up his mind about whether he will represent France or Mali at international level.
Congo 3-0 Mali: Elia nets brace in title win
Congo won the African Nations Championship title by convincingly beating Mali 3-0 in the final in Rwanda on Sunday.
2019 ANC Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mauritania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |