Afcon

They thrashed Angola 2-1 in their opening match

He came to Morocco after not starting in five consecutive Liverpool matches

He wears the number eight shirt in tribute to great Andres Iniesta

The hosts registered a 2-0 victory over Comoros

The Atlas Lions open against Comoros in Rabat as star defender Achraf Hakimi returns from injury

The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco

The 25-year-old has emerged as the leading scorer in 2026 World Cup African qualifying with 10 goals

Liverpool forward will captain Egypt

The 27-year-old plays for Spanish second-tier club Granada

The Elephants aim to become the first holders in 15 years to retain the trophy

Mbeumo, Mazraoui and Diallo are doubtful for Bournemouth clash

They suffered 2-1 defeat against hosts Ivory Coast on Sunday

They beat Nigeria 2-1 to become the first host country to win the Cup of Nations since Egypt

They are hoping to win their fourth title at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium

Bafana Bafana beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties

Lookman’s first-half strike was the difference maker against Angola

Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored in the second half for Bafana Bafana

The game was decided on penalties

They will now return to the same venue for a last-eight meeting next Friday with Angola

Egypt forward ruled out until Africa Cup of Nations semi-final stage

Dala's brace kept the team afloat while Gilberto scored the winner

Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong has not looked back at international level since opting to represent Nigeria

Ghana lose to Cape Verde at Cup of Nations

Alonso will need to strategise wisely in the absence of his key players to stay on top of the league

Egypt are among the favourites for the 2024 title

World Cup semi-finalists could be drawn in ‘group of death’ with Nigeria, South Africa

El Kajoui allows South African Tau’s cross to go into net in 2-1 AFCON qualifying loss

Liverpool star striker creates goal in team’s 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau

Local-based team beat hosts Algeria 5-4 on penalties to add to their AFCON crown

Napoli forward Osimhen scores four goals to help Super Eagles crush Sao Tome e Principe

Strikers look to secure tournament places for countries after draining 70-match campaign with Liverpool

Country unveils 50,000-seater venue aimed at making it Africa’s go-to spot for international events

President gives Africa Cup of Nations winners $87,000 cash, plots of land

Mane scores decisive kick to help country bag 4-2 win in shoot-out after goalless draw

Country will play second consecutive final after beating Burkina Faso 3-1 in semi-finals

Prolific strikers looking to fire Indomitable Lions past Egypt in AFCON semi-finals

Manager has led beleaguered country into AFCON semis, where they will meet Senegal

Pharaoh’s coach Carlos Queiroz calls match ‘third final before final’

Hosts bag 2-0 win over Gambia at Africa Cup of Nations; Stallions edge Tunisia 1-0

Al Ahly may have to play Club World Cup without six players if nation advances in AFCON

Liverpool stars crave winners’ medals with Senegal, Egypt as quarter-finals action approaches Sunday

Liverpool striker scores decisive spot-kick in 5-4 last-16 win over Ivory Coast

Motsepe calls for probe; says governing body didn’t consider cancelling rest of tournament

Officials say President Biya has ordered an investigation into tragedy

One-time champions set up last-eight showdown with Burkina Faso after latter beat Gabon

Belgian manager has propelled AFCON debutants into last 16, where they will face Guinea

Last weekend, 15 to 20-year-old girls saw their country face Sudan at AFCON

Salah-led side defeat neighbours Sudan 1-0; six other teams qualify

Both teams play identical 1-1 draw against Cape Verde, Ethiopia respectively to advance in event

Equatorial Guinea end defending champion’s 36-game unbeaten run with 1-0 win