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.
Man Utd sweat on Africa Cup of Nations trio
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still unsure about whether Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo can face Bournemouth on Monday before they depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria choose AFCON squad stacked with star strikers
Forwards and former CAF player of the year award winners Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the 28-man Nigeria squad named on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Mane v Mbemba: an AFCON cameo to relish in Morocco
The highlight of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco promises to be the showdown between two former champions, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They met just two months ago in a World Cup qualifier with the Senegalese coming from two goals behind to snatch a 3-2 victory through a Pape Matar Sarr… Read more →