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Egypt v Cape Verde at AFCON

Egypt scrape through to next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

Mohamed Salah watched Egypt draw 2-2 with Cape Verde in their final Group B match to book their spot in the AFCON playoffs.

Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Egypt and Mozambique at on January 14, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Mo Salah: Of course, I want to win AFCON!

Egypt captain and Liverpool attacker Mohammed Salah has spoken highly of the level of the games at AFCON, a competition his national side have battled to win despite usually being mentioned among the favourites.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha

A small country of quality players – the story of Cape Verde

When Cape Verde were drawn to face Egypt and Ghana in Group B of the AFCON back in October, very few gave the tiny island a chance.

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Cape Verde secure AFCON knockout stage berth with victory over Mozambique

Cape Verde became the first team to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Mozambique.

Chris Hughton

Chris Hughton encouraged by Ghana support

Chris Hughton says he's been encouraged by the support he has received following Ghana's shock 2023 Africa Cup of Nations defeat to Cape Verde.

Ransford Yeboah Konigsdoffer of Ghana and Josimar Jose Evora Dias of Cap Verde

Chris Hughton laments costly errors as Ghana go down to Cape Verde at AFCON

Ghana coach Chris Hughton says their errors proved costly as the Black Stars suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Cape Verde to make life difficult for themselves in Group B of the AFCON.