Burkina Faso

South Africa Previous champions Nigeria and Egypt both failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations as qualification drew to a close on Wednesday.

Gordon Igesund South Africa have an opportunity to put their defeat to Nigeria behind them as they entertain Burkina Faso in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Essam Al Hadari Despite being on the back foot for much of the semi-final, Egypt progressed after a dramatic penalty shootout against Burkina Faso.

Cape Verde Islands Ivory Coast were stunned 4-3 by Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, as Cape Verde and Algeria progressed.

Eight players withdrew from Cameroon's squad to disrupt their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Pierre Aubameyang Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations remains wide open after Gabon and Burkina Faso played out the third consecutive 1-1 draw.

Africa Cup of Nations There were no guarantees that the Africa Cup of Nations would go ahead two months ago until Equatorial Guinea stepped up to host the event.

A late leveller denied Gabon all three points against Guinea-Bissau, a setback their captain says the hosts will move on from.

Essam Al Hadari Hector Cuper believes Egypt were fortunate to book a spot in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations decider.