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Equatorial Guinea become the first team to be knocked out of qualifying for AFCON 2017, while Zimbabwe march on.

Mali Mali began their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Malawi despite having goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa sent off.

Modibo Maiga Metz striker Modibo Maiga has earned a recall to the Mali squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

Africa Cup of Nations The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday, here we look at the 16 teams that will be competing for the title in Equatorial Guinea.

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.

Algeria Uncertainty continues to shroud the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations heading into this weekend's crucial round of qualifying fixtures.

Guinea Guinea and Mali must rely on the drawing of lots to see who will reach the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages after playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw to finish in a tie for second.

Ivory Coast are without a win in their first two African Cup of Nations qualifying matches after they were held by Sierra Leone.

Ghana Mali face Ghana on Tuesday with their players keen to impress before new coach Alain Giresse officially takes over on Wednesday.