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Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Mohamed Salah's Egypt vs. Amad Diallo's Ivory Coast
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Egypt against Ivory Coast.Jan 10, 06:00
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How to watch AFCON in the UK: Dates, time, live stream and TV channels
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch all of the upcoming games at the Africa Cup of Nations.Jan 9, 10:08
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Egypt XI vs. Ivory Coast: Predicted XI for AFCON quarter-final as Hossam Hassan faces injury dilemma
Sports Mole looks at how Egypt could line up for their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match against Ivory Coast on Saturday evening.Jan 9, 08:31
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Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 predictions including Algeria vs. DR Congo
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 fixtures, including Riyad Mahrez's Algeria vs. DR Congo.Jan 6, 06:00
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Ivory Coast lineup vs. Burkina Faso: Predicted XI for AFCON round of 16 clash as Emerse Fae makes 10 changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Ivory Coast could line up for their 2025 AFCON round of 16 clash against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.Jan 4, 23:11
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Preview: Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesdays AFCON Round of 16 clash between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 4, 22:07
Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 tie
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Ivory Coast take on Burkina Faso in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.Jan 4, 00:29
Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Bryan Mbeumo's Cameroon vs. Mozambique
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Bryan Mbeumo's Cameroon vs. Mozambique.Dec 31, 06:00
Preview:Gabon vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Gabon and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 29, 14:50
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Gabon vs. Ivory Coast: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for AFCON clash
Sports Mole provides details of how to tune into the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match between Gabon and Ivory Coast.Dec 28, 16:49
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Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Amad Diallo's Ivory Coast vs. Bryan Mbeumo's Cameroon
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Ivory Coast against Cameroon.Dec 28, 06:00
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Preview:Ivory Coast vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 26, 19:03
Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique.Dec 24, 06:00
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Preview:Ivory Coast vs Mozambique - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Mozambique, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 22, 23:09
Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Africa Cup of Nations clash
Sports Mole provides details of how to tune into the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Mozambique, including TV and streaming options.Dec 21, 18:57
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AFCON 2025 group preview: Morocco bid to end 50-year wait on home soil as Ivory Coast defend trophy
Sports Mole previews the major narratives of AFCON 2025, from Morocco's immense burden and Mohamed Salah’s quest for a final legacy-defining trophy to Ivory Coast’s battle against the champions' curse.Dec 20, 23:06
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AFCON 2025 preview: Group analysis, star players and tournament predictions
Sports Mole previews the road to continental glory with a detailed group-by-group look at the 24 teams competing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Dec 20, 04:16
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Africa Cup of Nations: The greatest moments in AFCON history
Sports Mole charts the most iconic AFCON moments from the 1957 opener to Ivory Coast’s 2023 miracle.Dec 19, 21:41
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Top 10 African players: Where do Mohamed Salah and Samuel Eto'o rank?
Sports Mole weighs up international heroics and domestic dominance to identify the 10 legendary figures who have shaped the African game.Dec 19, 04:12
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AFCON records and past winners: The complete history from 1957 to 2025
Sports Mole highlights Egypt’s historic dominance and the legendary individual milestones that have defined the Africa Cup of Nations since 1957.Dec 17, 23:59
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