AFCON spotlight on Morocco and Salah
All eyes turn to Morocco as AFCON begins, with Mohamed Salah chasing international silverware for Egypt in a tournament shaped by injuries, expectations and calendar congestion.
How will AFCON affect Premier League sides?
Premier League sides are preparing for their most intense spell of the season over the festive period, but many squads will be depleted by the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Sadio Mane’s path from heartbreak to African icon
Sadio Mane overcame deep personal loss to rise through football’s ranks, forging a career defined by humility, excellence and lasting impact across Africa.
Bafana favourites as AFCON countdown begins
Several AFCON contenders step up their final preparations as South Africa, DR Congo, Egypt and Nigeria all feature in high-profile international friendlies across the continent.
Bafana coach apologises for controversial comments
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has apologised after comments he made about young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi sparked accusations of racism and sexism, admitting his “choice of words was not the right one”.
Osimhen’s rise from Lagos streets to superstardom
From selling newspapers in Lagos to leading Nigeria at AFCON, Victor Osimhen’s rise is a story of resilience, talent and unbreakable belief.
Algeria pin AFCON hopes on Amoura
Mohamed Amoura is set to spearhead Algeria’s push for redemption after humiliating early exits in the last two AFCON tournaments.
Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON
Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo must handle the twin challenges of scoring and captaincy when playing for Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this month.
Pressure mounts on Fae as Ivory Coast defend crown
Emerse Fae faces growing scrutiny over his selections as Ivory Coast chase a rare AFCON title defence in Morocco.
Zidane hits the stage as Algeria name squad
The Zidane surname returns to international football after Luca Zidane was selected for Algeria’s 2025 AFCON campaign.