Romain Saiss was on target as Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0, while Brentford forward Yoane Wissa helped DR Congo to a 1-1 draw with Zambia in the Afcon on Wednesday.
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Yassine Chikhaoui scored a dramatic late winner to seal a 2-1 victory for Tunisia over Zambia in Africa Cup of Nations Group B.
Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie earned DR Congo a 1-1 draw against Zambia after netting a second half equaliser.
Zambia's football association has said it is "surprised" by misconduct claims made against women's team head coach Bruce Mwape.
Holders Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after being held to a 2-2 draw by South Africa.
New Sochaux coach Herve Renard is relishing the challenge and believes he has joined a club that match his values.
Zambia missed a chance to pull four points clear in African World Cup qualifying Group D after Sudan earned a 1-1 draw.
Defending champions Zambia dropped out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a whimper as they drew 0-0 with Burkina Faso.
Emmanuel Mayuka insists Zambia are not feeling any pressure ahead of their African Nations Cup clash with Burkina Faso.
Goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene spared holders Zambia's blushes as he netted a penalty to secure a 1-1 draw against Nigeria.
The pressure is on both defending champions Zambia and Nigeria ahead of their Group C clash in the African Nations Cup.
Zambia opened the defence of their African Nations Cup title with a disappointing 1-1 draw with Ethiopia in Nelspruit.
Coach Sewnet Bishaw has shrugged off Ethiopia's underdog status ahead of their African Nations Cup clash with Zambia.
Zambia international Stoppila Sunzu is waiting to discover if a trio of Premier League clubs follow up an initial interest.
Zambia clinched their first Africa Cup of Nations crown with a poignant penalty shoot-out win over Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast coach Francois Zahoui is quietly optimistic ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Zambia.
Zambia booked a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations final after Emmanuel Mayuka's strike sealed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Ghana.
Zambia will have it all to do when they take on Ghana in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday evening.