Eritrea to end AFCON exile with Eswatini qualifier clash
Eritrea will end 18 years of isolation from the Africa Cup of Nations when they host Eswatini in Moroccan city Meknes on Wednesday in the first qualifier for the 2027 tournament.
Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania
A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday, and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Sudan, Benin qualify, Rwanda shock Nigeria
War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was heartbreak for Rwanda as they shocked Nigeria 2-1 only to lose out.
Mahrez scores as five-goal Algeria crush Liberia
Former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez scored as Algeria cruised to a 5-1 victory over Liberia on Sunday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final-round qualifier.
Ghana drop Arsenal ace Partey as they seek AFCON survival
Ghana have axed Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for potential make-or-break Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
Another AFCON blow for Ghana, Diaz rescues Morocco
A dismal start to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying by star-studded Ghana continued when they conceded a late goal to only draw 1-1 with Niger.
AFCON qualifiers highlights: Bafana slip up in draw with Liberia
South Africa let a 2 goal lead slip against Liberia, drawing 2-2 in their AFCON 2023 qualifier. Mo Salah was on the scoresheet as Egypt beat Malawai 2-0. Senegal were too strong for Mozambique, cruising to 5-1 win.
Broos: It’s like there was a fear in the team
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos admits he was disappointed that his side did not have anything to show for their brave performance against Morocco in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Osimhen hits four as Nigeria set Afcon record
Watch as Napoli forward Victor Osimhen scored four goals with Nigeria crushing Sao Tome e Principe 10-0 in Morocco on Monday to record the biggest victory in Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying history.
Foster opens up on scoring first goal for Bafana
Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster was relieved to have finally opened his account with his first goal for the South African national team.