Cameroon sack coach, drop Onana for AFCON
Cameroon have sacked Belgian coach Marc Brys and dropped Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco.
Broos makes bold calls as Bafana squad for Afcon unveiled
Hugo Broos has named his final 25-man Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month – and in doing so, may have offered the clearest indication yet of who he trusts to lead South Africa into next year’s 2026 World Cup in North America.
AFCON Group C: Powerhouse Nigeria lead evolving Tunisia, Tanzania
Nigeria enter with historic weight and a squad built for a deep run, while Tanzania arrive on the back of unprecedented progress.
AFCON Group B: Bafana, Egypt headline complex battlefield
Egypt enter AFCON 2025 as perennial contenders with unmatched continental pedigree, while Bafana Bafana arrive buoyed by renewed stability and recent qualification success.
AFCON Group A: Morocco lead competitive field
Morocco enter the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts and group favourites, returning to the continental stage with strong form and a deep, experienced squad.
Watch: 2025 AFCON Preview
In exactly 50 days and counting, the continents biggest tournament kicks off in Morocco.
Spain move to 1st, France up to 2nd in new FIFA world rankings
Spain have returned to the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking for the first time since 2014, replacing Argentina who drop to 3rd after also being passed by France who are now in 2nd place.
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.
Bafana Bafana qualify for AFCON 2025
Bafana Bafana have officially qualified for the 2025 African Cup of Nations.