Watch: How Africa had to fight for its place at the World Cup
This is the story of how Africa had to fight the system for its place at the World Cup.
This is the story of how Africa had to fight the system for its place at the World Cup.
According to L’Équipe, following CAF’s Executive Committee meeting held in Cairo, Egypt, on March 29, CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will undergo a format change.
The final line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next week, with 16 teams competing for the last four places allocated to European countries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster gave Bafana Bafana their first AFCON opening match win in 21 years after defeating Angola on Monday evening.
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.