Bafana face Libya with failure a sword over their heads
Ahead of the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, 14 teams have already qualified, and South Africa should really be among them.
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AFCON qualifying winners and losers
KweséESPN takes a look at the biggest winners and losers after the first four match days of Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifying.
Nigeria player ratings: Which Eagles impressed vs. Libya?
Odion Ighalo stole the headlines as Nigeria boosted their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 victory over Libya.
Libya vs. Nigeria: What to expect
What should supporters expect when Nigeria travel to Sfax to face Libya in Tuesday's crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifier?
Rohr set to name unchanged Nigeria team vs. Libya
Gernot Rohr is set to keep faith with the Nigeria team that dispatched Libya 4-0 in Uyo, barring one enforced change.
Late Ighalo winner puts Nigeria in driving seat
Odion Ighalo scored twice - including an 81st-minute winner - as Nigeria overcame Libya's comeback to win 3-2 in North Africa.
Nigeria's Rohr braced for Libya reaction
Nigeria's Gernot Rohr is bracing for a reaction from Libya in the return leg of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday.
Hat-trick hero Ighalo fires Nigeria past Libya
Odion Ighalo scored three times and Samuel Kalu added a fourth as Nigeria eclipsed Libya in Uyo on Saturday.
Rohr dismisses Libya pressure
The Nigeria coach is hopeful that his side can rise to the occasion against the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo.
Nigeria vs. Libya: Five unanswered questions
Which questions will Gernot Rohr and his team attempt to answer in Uyo this weekend?
Amrouche exit could make Libya even more dangerous, says Rohr
Gernot Rohr and his teammates are wary of a wounded Libya side ahead of Saturday's AFCON qualifier in Uyo.
Nigeria must not underestimate Libya despite Amrouche exit
Libya may have lost their coach only days before their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but they remain a threat.
Libya coach Amrouche quits days before Nigeria clash
Libya coach Adel Amrouche has left his post with just days before their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria.
Nigeria to move Libya clash to Uyo
Nigeria are expected to move their 2019 Afcon qualifier against Libya from Kaduna after the Ahmadu Bello Stadium failed a pitch inspection.
Bafana's problems laid bare in Libya stalemate
All of South Africa's problems on attack were laid bare in their disappointing draw with Libya.
Libya hold blunt Bafana to goalless draw
South Africa's dismal run in home African Nations Cup qualifiers continued after a 0-0 draw against a lively Libya side in Durban on Saturday.
Baxter faces acid test against gritty Libya in DurbanÂ
Saturday's AFCON qualifier against Libya presents South Africa coach Stuart Baxter with the chance to win back a growing band of doubters.
Five key men for Bafana Bafana against Libya
KweséESPN looks at five players who will be crucial for Bafana Bafana against Libya in Durban on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana squad for Libya lacks experience
Stuart Baxter will be under pressure to return Bafana Bafana to winning ways when his inexperienced side host Libya in a AFCON qualifier in Durban
Amrouche returns to the dugout to plot Bafana downfall
Adel Amrouche returns to the bench for the first time in four years on Saturday when he takes charge of Libya in their AFCON qualifier in Durban.
El Kaabi fires Morocco into CHAN final
Top scorer Ayoub El Kaabi struck twice as Morocco beat Libya 3-1 after extra time to reach the African Nations Championship final.
Mouko the penalty villain as Libya oust Congo
Barel Mouko missed the only shootout spotkick as Libya beat Congo-Brazzaville 5-3 following a 1-1 draw to reach the CHAN semi finals.
Nigeria beat Equatorial Guinea to top Group C, Libya through
Nigeria beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 in Agadir to top Group C and advance to the CHAN quarter finals alongside Libya.
Libya coach aims blame at tired players after Nigeria defeat
Libya coach Omar Mohamed Elmaryami believes fatigue was to blame for the Mediterranean Knights' sub-par showing against Nigeria.
Libya ease past Equatorial Guinea at CHAN
Two first-half goals from Saleh Taher Saeid helped Libya to a comfortable 3-0 African Nations Championship triumph over Equatorial Guinea.
2019-20 Ladder
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 16 |
| Madagascar | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Cameroon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Comoros Islands | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Malawi | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +8 | 14 |
| Burundi | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| Gabon | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| South Sudan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -16 | 0 |
| AFRICA CUP OF NAITONS - PRELIMIN | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Benin | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Gambia | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Togo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 13 |
| South Africa | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 12 |
| Libya | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 7 |
| Seychelles | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -22 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| Kenya | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Ethiopia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -10 | 1 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Congo DR | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Liberia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Congo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Guinea | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 12 |
| Ivory Coast | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| Central African Republic | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 6 |
| Rwanda | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 2 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Angola | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Mauritania | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
| Burkina Faso | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Botswana | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tunisia | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| Egypt | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 13 |
| Niger | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 5 |
| Eswatini | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -12 | 1 |
| Group K | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Guinea-Bissau | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Namibia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Mozambique | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Zambia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Group L | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Uganda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Tanzania | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Lesotho | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 6 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 |