Mane to return to Anfield after Community Shield

Sadio Mane will return to Liverpool after a two-week break following the club's Community Shield fixture against Manchester City.

Algeria's AFCON title win wasn't pretty but will remain memorable

Algeria's scrappy AFCON championship win over Senegal will give the players -- and the country -- a fresh surge of optimism on the future.

Algeria clinch AFCON title with bizarre goal

Baghdad Bounedjah's bizarre second-minute goal was all that Algeria needed to secure 1-0 win over Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

AFCON 2019: Will Senegal's unsung hero Idrissa Gueye finally get the credit he deserves?

Sadio Mane has received most of the plaudits but it is Idrissa Gueye who has been indispensable for Senegal in their run to the AFCON final.

AFCON: Algeria favourites vs. Senegal as old friends Belmadi and Cisse reunite on the touchline

Senegal manager Aliou Cisse and Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi grew up playing against each other. On Friday they meet with an AFCON title on the line.

The football has been thrilling, so why hasn't Egypt embraced the Africa Cup of Nations?

The AFCON final between Senegal and Algeria could be a classic, but with low attendances and little interest in the host nation, will anyone care?

Own goal hands Senegal place in AFCON final

A bizarre own goal in extra time handed Senegal a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the drama-filled first of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.

Africa Cup of Nations down to the final four: Who will reach the final?

Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Nigeria are the final four of the Africa Cup of Nations. We assess the matchups and reveal who will meet in the final.

Senegal beat Benin to reach AFCON semifinals

Senegal's Idrissa Gana Gueye scored 20 minutes from time to take them through to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals with a 1-0 win over Benin.

Mane scores as Senegal advance to AFCON quarters

Senegal forward Sadio Mane scored his third goal of the Africa Cup of Nations to help his team reach the quarterfinals over Uganda.

Mane misses pen, still scores two in Senegal win

Senegal's Sadio Mane had a penalty saved but later scored his first two goals at this year's Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Kenya 3-0.

Well-prepared Algeria reaping rewards at Afcon

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi says extensive preparations played a major role in their win over Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.

Senegal can't afford another no-show like their loss to Algeria

It wasn't Sadio Mane's night, nor was it Senegal's, as they struggled to establish a rhythm in an Africa Cup of Nations defeat to Algeria.

Belaili fires physical Algeria to win over Senegal

Forward Youcef Belaili struck early in the second half as Algeria edged Senegal 1-0 in a physical game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.

Senegal ease past Tanzania for Afcon victory

Senegal made light of the absence of suspended forward Sadio Mane to dispatch Tanzania with a convincing 2-0 win.

Senegal coach not worried about Mane's absence for Afcon opener

2019 Africa Cup of Nations ultimate preview: Salah, Mane & Co. ready to put on a show

The Africa Cup of Nations has traditionally been in the winter but with a new summer schedule, expanded field and many top names, it's must-see TV.

Afcon Power Rankings: Who can challenge Mohamed Salah's Egypt?

Who are the strongest teams in the expanded 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, and who faces an uphill struggle to advance past the group stage?

Afcon Rank: Who can match Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane in Egypt?

Who are the best players at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt?

Africans Abroad: African talent underpins Liverpool's European success

Liverpool's Champions League success represents one of the most significant African contributions ever made to a European Cup-winning team.

Afcon squads: Who will be on the plane to Egypt?

The 24 qualifiers for the expanded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are naming their 23-man squads for the showpiece tournament.

Senegal goalkeeper suffers double leg break

Senegal international goalkeeper Khadim Ndiaye has suffered a double leg break after colliding with his teammate during a Champions League clash.

Mane proving Liverpool's main man on big occasion

Sadio Mane is developing a big-game scoring record to compares with Africa's greats; now he's looking to influence EPL and Champions League titles.

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.