Former England footballer Joey Barton has ignited controversy by claiming that no African defender is better than ...

His remarks drew immediate criticism from African football icons, including Ahmed Elmohamady, Jay-Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi, ...

Jamie Carrgher's controversial comments on the Africa Cup of Nations has sparked mixed reaction as an Argentine journalist ...

Jamie Carragher has addressed his comments about Mo Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations in his first TV appearance since the ...

The Sky Sports pundit dismissed the Africa Cup of Nations' status as a 'major tournament' but was quickly challenged by ...

How Carragher sparked a row about AFCON and 'major tournaments'. Plus: Kluivert shows Palmer how to do it, and mascot beef.

Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has expressed strong belief in Cameroon’s chances at the upcoming Africa Cup of ...

Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher for ...

Jamie Carragher has admitted he was “clumsy” in his comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), acknowledging that he “got it wrong” ...

Former Nigerian international Augustine Eguavoen says the African Cup of Nations remains one of the best football tournaments ...

Nigeria's Flying Eagles have embarked on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d'Ivoire. Aliyu Zubairu's side ...

JAMIE CARRAGHER has addressed his controversial comments after he claimed the African Cup of Nations was not a “major tournament”. The ex-Liverpool star triggered huge outcry after he ...