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African Football's organisers CAF says it will announce today whether Egypt or South Africa will stage the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bi-annual tournament. IMAGES of the arrival of Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF, at the Executive Committee (ComEx) meeting
Ivorians fans go wild in Abidjan after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations as the Elephants clinch victory over the Super Eagles. Hundreds of people had gathered in the Abidjan fan zone to watch the final. IMAGES
He's considered one of the best strikers in the world and helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years, scoring 26 Serie A goals last season. But Nigeria's Victor Osimhen tells AFP he is "not the kind of player that falls under pressure" even though expectations are sky high at this year's Africa Cup of Nations. SOUNDBITE
Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans welcome home Senegal's team to Dakar after its Africa Cup of Nations victory, as the players parade on top of a bus as they leave the airport for the the streets following Senegal's first-ever trophy. IMAGES
Football delegates arrive ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations draw in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde. Cameroon hosts the pandemic-postponed tournament, Africa's premier football showcase, from January 9 to February 6, 2022. IMAGES
Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast will start the tournament against Togo, Morocco and DR Congo. Gabon will host the tournament in January 2017, despite recent unrest. IMAGES of dignitaries ahead of draw.