Burkina Faso came from behind to hold Cameroon to a 1-1 draw in their Group A clash on Saturday in Libreville.

Guinea-Bissau continued their fairy-tale run by holding Gabon to a 1-1 draw in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opener at the Stade de l'Amitié in Libreville on Saturday.

Arsenal returned to the top four with a handsome victory at Swansea City, consigning Paul Clement to a demoralising defeat in his first Premier League game in charge of the hosts.

The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Black Stars to end Ghana's long wait for a trophy at senior level by winning the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon.

Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan, says he is confident about his side's chances of winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon.

New Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Zvdrako Logarusic, says he is here for serious business and has, therefore, tasked his players to fight for their positions in order to return the club to their glorious past both in domestic competitions and at the continental level.

Former African best footballer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, carries a huge burden of expectation as he leads Gabon to play Guinea-Bissau at the Stade De L’Amitié Sino in Libreville tomorrow afternoon in the opening fixture of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

The African Cup of Nations 2017 will be kicking off tomorrow and Supersport.com identifies six players to watch in Africa's premier competition that represents an opportunity for the world to cast their eyes on the continent’s best of the best.

The following six players stand-out among the 16 participating nations who could make an impact in Gabon.

The Gabonese capital of Libreville is where the world’s attention would be focused on come Saturday, January 14, 2017 as a colourful opening ceremony is expected to herald the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON).

Ghana have drawn Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Kenya in the qualifiers to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars, who are preparing for the start of this year's tournament in Gabon, must fight for a qualification slot in Group F.

Reports emanating from Turkey claim that Basaksehir are currently in negotiations for the transfer of Christian Atsu.

The Minister-designate for Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Asiamah has stated that he was not aware of the existence of a "Mafia" at the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Ahead of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Saturday, FIFA.com looks over some of the tournament's most interesting stats.

Ghana's men's senior national team, the Black Stars will start their 2017 AFCON campaign as the 54th best team in world football.

Former coach of Accra Hearts of Oak Yaw Preko has won his first trophy in charge of Nigerian side Ifeanyi Ubah FC.