Gambia, Mali draw after two late VAR penalties
Two late penalties awarded after intervention by the Video Assistant Referee saw debutants Gambia hold Mali to a 1-1 draw.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
1-1-0, 2nd in Africa Cup of Nations
Concerns grow as AFCON refereeing fallout continues
Coaches and players taking part at the AFCON in Cameroon have appealed to referees to make better decisions, as the tournament takes the hit.
Mali win over Tunisia ratified by AFCON
Mali's victory over Tunisia will stand at the African Cup of Nations despite the referee causing chaos by twice blowing the final whistle too early.
Tunisia vs. Mali ref mess threatens to overshadow the tournament
The actions of the referee during Wednesday's Group F game will linger on long after Mali's victory, or the joy that is the Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa Cup of Nations match between Tunisia and Mali ends in controversy (1:20)
Pandemonium ensues as referee twice blows final whistle early in AFCON game (2:06)
AFCON drama: Ref ends game at 85 and 89 mins
Mali striker Ibrahima Kone scored the winner to seal a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in a Group F game that ended in some timekeeping controversy.
AFCON kit rankings: Who has the best jersey in Cameroon?
ESPN ranks the kits at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, and the winner will surprise you.
AFCON Power Rankings: Salah's Egypt have room to rise
Which teams are expected to dominate the Africa Cup of Nations? We reveal our pre-tournament Power Rankings.
Mali join Morocco, Senegal in next stage of African World Cup qualifying
Mali have become the third country to win their group in the African World Cup qualifying campaign and progress to the March playoffs.
What's still at stake for Nigeria, Ghana, SA in World Cup qualifiers
What's at stake in the final two gameweeks of African World Cup qualifying round two, as the continent's top sides battle to go to Qatar 2022.
Bissouma shows why he's an Arsenal target; Auba falls flat
Yves Bissouma demonstrated why he's attracting interest from some of Europe's heavyweights with a masterful display for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Far-too-early predictions: Will Nigeria win 2022 Africa Cup of Nations?
ESPN looks forward to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, making far-too-early predictions and a group-by-group rundown after the draw.
AFCON 2021: Holders Algeria to face Ivory Coast
Holders Algeria have been drawn in a group alongside Ivory Coast in the group stage for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco beat Mali to retain African Nations Championship
Soufiane Bouftini and Ayoub El Kaabi both scored to help Morocco secure a 2-0 victory over Mali in Sunday's African Nations Championship.
Mali beat Guinea to reach African Nations Championship final
Mamadou Coulibaly converted the decisive spot-kick to send Mali through to the African Nations Championship final with a shootout win over Guinea.
Morocco, DRC set for deep CHAN runs
The African Nations Championship kicks off in Cameroon this weekend, with Africa's best home-based players contesting the biennial tournament.
Senegal set up Ghana clash in WAFU Cup final
Hosts Senegal earned a place in the Cup final of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations after beating Mali 2-0 at the Stade Lat Dior on Wednesday.
WAFU Cup semifinal preview: Intensity makes hosts Senegal the favourites
Hosts Senegal face a stern test when they meet Mali in Wednesday's WAFU Cup of Nations semifinal, with Ghana set to square off with the Ivory Coast.
Mali score early to send Sierra Leone from WAFU Cup
An Ali Badra Sylla goal four minutes into the match saw Mali beat Sierra Leone 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations.
Mali beat Niger to reach WAFU Cup quarters
Mali produced a mouth-watering performance as they beat Niger 3-1 in game five of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations at the Stade Lat Dior on Monday.
Mali fluff lines as Zaha hits Ivory Coast winner
Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha gave his side a 1-0 win over Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match on Monday.
Haidara rocket puts Mali top, eliminates Angola
A majestic strike by Mali midfielder Amadou Haidara secured a 1-0 win over Angola as they won their group at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Tunisia hit back to draw against Mali
Tunisia captain Wahbi Khazri scored from a deflected free kick to rescue a 1-1 draw against Mali, who scored direct from a corner.
Mali dominate debutants Mauritania at AFCON
Mali produced three stunning goals as they thumped Africa Cup of Nations debutants Mauritania 4-1 on Monday.
2021 AFCON Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Mali | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Tunisia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| Mauritania | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations
Goal Difference1Tied-5th
Goals Scored2Tied-11th
Assists0Tied-19th
Goals Conceded1Tied-2nd