Africa
Chaos, Courage and Controversy as Senegal Survive AFCON Final Storm
A night of VAR drama, protests and raw emotion ended in triumph for Senegal as they overcame Morocco 1-0 after extra time in one of the most explosive Africa Cup of Nations finals in history.
Pape Gueye Sends Senegal to AFCON Glory After Extra-Time Drama
Pape Gueye struck deep into extra time as Senegal edged Morocco 1-0 in a bruising Africa Cup of Nations final, sealing continental glory after a night of nerves and controversy.
Botswana Joins South Africa in Bid to Co-Host AFCON 2028
Botswana has officially confirmed plans to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, strengthening a joint bid that CAF is expected to evaluate later this year.
Morocco Hold Their Nerve to End Nigeria’s AFCON Run on Penalties
Morocco booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties, following a tense goalless semi-final settled only after extra time.
Mane Strikes Late as Senegal Edge Egypt to Reach AFCON Final
A moment of brilliance from Sadio Mané proved the difference as Senegal ground out a tense 1–0 win over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, booking their place in the final at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Pharaohs Survive Thriller as Egypt Edge Ivory Coast to Reach AFCON Semi-finals
Egypt booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a pulsating 3-2 quarter-final victory over Ivory Coast in Agadir, surviving a fierce late push from the Elephants in one of the tournament’s most dramatic encounters.
Osimhen Leads Nigeria Past Algeria Into AFCON Semi-Finals
Nigeria produced a composed and ruthless second-half performance to beat Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech, with Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams firing the Super Eagles into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
Senegal Edge Mali to Book AFCON Semi-final Place
Senegal survived pressure, drama, and a late Mali fightback to seal a narrow quarter final win and keep their Africa Cup of Nations title hopes alive.
Boulbina Breaks Congolese Resistance as Algeria Edge DR Congo After Extra Time
Algeria needed a dramatic extra time winner to overcome a stubborn DR Congo side, with Adil Boulbina striking late to seal a 1-0 victory and book a place in the AFCON quarterfinals.
Nigeria Blow Away Mozambique to Book AFCON Quarterfinal Spot
Nigeria delivered a ruthless attacking display to dismantle Mozambique 4-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, with Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen leading a dominant Super Eagles performance in Fes.