Morocco eye statement as AFCON 2025 kicks off
AFCON 2025 gets underway on Sunday night in Rabat as hosts Morocco face Comoros in the tournament’s opening Group A fixture at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Africa Cup of Nations: Five shocks
Equatorial Guinea hammering Ivory Coast 4-0 in a 2024 first round match is widely regarded as the greatest Africa Cup of Nations shock. Here we pick out some of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition:
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.
Suarez stays with Messi to extend Miami chapter
Veteran striker Luis Suarez has committed to another season with Inter Miami, continuing a high-profile partnership with Lionel Messi at the heart of the MLS project.
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.
Dembele and Bonmati crowned world’s best
Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati claimed FIFA Best honours in Qatar, underlining their dominance after standout seasons for club and country.
Barca leave it late to reach Copa last 16
Second-half strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford spared Barcelona blushes, as they edged past third-tier Guadalajara to secure Copa del Rey last-16 qualification
Former Liverpool boss makes Saudi move
Former Celtic and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has resurfaced in the Saudi Pro League, accepting the Al Qadsiah job less than two months after leaving Scotland.
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.