Egypt emerged victorious from their Group D duel with Ghana to leapfrog their opponents – who finished as runners-up in the section – and secure top spot, while Uganda picked up their first point of against Mali.
Senegal claimed top spot in Group B at the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after coming back twice to draw with Algeria. Tunisia finished runners-up in the group after a convincing victory over Zimbabwe. FIFA.com recaps the final day of action in the group.
Ghana secured their place in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after victory over Mali on Saturday. Egypt are also well poised for the last eight after a late win over Uganda. FIFA.com recaps the second set of Group D matches held in Port Gentil, Gabon.
After becoming the oldest player ever to feature at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary isn't stopping there, eyeing continental glory and a trip to the FIFA World Cup in Russia next year.
FIFA.com runs the rule over the first two Group D encounters at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017, which saw Ghana record a hard-fought win over Uganda and Mali and Egypt play to a scoreless draw.
Running the rule over the leading contenders and the dark horses, not to mention the players looking to cement their reputations and the lesser-known names intent on announcing themselves to the wider world, FIFA.com looks ahead to the AFCON, which kicks off in Libreville on Saturday.
Algeria coach Georges Leekens speaks to FIFA.com about the challenges and opportunities he has faced since taking the job and assesses the outlook for FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite a three-goal cushion heading into the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, Mamelodi Sundowns are taking nothing for granted at Zamalek this weekend with a place at Japan 2016 at stake.
Wydad Casablanca and Zamalek are closing in on a last-four spot in the CAF Champions League, while Al Ahly will look to stay alive at home against Zambia's Zesco United.