Lookman gives Nigeria third place after shoot-out with Egypt
Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off.
Mane chases perfect farewell in AFCON final
Sadio Mane will cement his status as one of the all-time great African players if he can lead Senegal to victory against hosts Morocco in Sunday’s Cup of Nations final.
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Watch: Senegal v Egypt | AFCON Highlights
Sadio Mane became AFCON’s 5th all-time goalscorer after netting a 78th minute goal against Egypt on Wednesday evening to send the Lions of Teranga to AFCON 2025 final.
Watch: Gabon at AFCON 2025
After losing all three group-stage matches, Gabon were eliminated at the earliest stage of the tournament, triggering a swift response from the nation’s governments.
Watch: South Africa v Angola | AFCON Highlights
Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster gave Bafana Bafana their first AFCON opening match win in 21 years after defeating Angola on Monday evening.
Watch: Mali v Zambia | AFCON Highlights
Patson Daka found a cross in the second added minute at the end of the game to earn the Chipolopolo an unlikely point against Mali.
Zaha returns as Ivory Coast chase AFCON repeat
The Elephants have brought back 33-year-old winger Wilfried Zaha as they gear up to defend their continental crown in Morocco.
Trump all smiles as he wins FIFA’s new peace prize
US President Donald Trump became the first ever recipient of FIFA’s new peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday, a compensation gift for a leader who still dreams of winning the Nobel.
World Cup: Bafana drawn with Mexico, Korea and Play-off entrant
South Africa will begin their return to the world stage against co-hosts Mexico national football team, opening a 2026 World Cup campaign that brings a sense of déjà vu — mirroring their 2010 opener.