Algeria frontrunners to host 2027 AFCON, Morocco omitted
Algeria head a list of four bids to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which CAF announced on Thursday, but Morocco are a surprise omission.
AFCON qualifying: Guinea-Bissau stun Nigeria
Guinea-Bissau's Mama Balde scored the only goal as they stunned Nigeria with a 1-0 win in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abuja.
Can Osimhen transfer his form to Nigeria, and other AFCON talking points
Will Osimhen's form shift from club to country? How will Haller's Ivory Coast return go? Will a Chelsea youngster make his Cameroon debut?
AFCON U20 Preview: Looking for generational talent
The Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt represents a priceless opportunity for scouts to glimpse future superstars of the continental game.
CAF unveils plans for African Super League to start in August 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) launched a new club Super League concept on Wednesday.
Napoli owner: African stars need AFCON waiver
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis said he would not sign any more African players unless they agreed to not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations.
AFCON qualifiers postponed for WC prep
The African Cup of Nations qualifiers in September have been postponed to allow their World Cup-bound teams to prepare for the tournament.
COVID outbreak hits South Africa ahead of WAFCON quarterfinal
The South Africa national team have reported a COVID-19 outbreak in their camp only two days before their WAFCON quarterfinal against Tunisia
Mane heads African POTY award shortlist
Sadio Mane heads a list of 10 nominees for the African Footballer of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football announced on Monday.
Zambia FA critical of 'stringent' Banda hormone tests
Zambia striker Barbra Banda was aware of her testosterone levels not meeting CAF's standards, but the FAZ say she was shocked by her AWCON omission.
African Cup of Nations finals moved to January 2024
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has switched the dates of the next African Cup of Nations finals to January 2024.
AFCON finals moved to January 2024
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has switched the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations finals to January 2024.
FIFA study reveals rampant online player abuse
More than half of all players at the finals of last year's European Championship and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were subjected to online abuse.
Nigeria's 10-0 win a great start under Jose Peseiro, but the best is yet to come
Nigeria are processing their World Cup woes by showing no mercy in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, but there's still work to do.
Nigeria secure record win in AFCON qualifying
Victor Osimhen scored four goals as Nigeria completed a record 10-0 thrashing of Sao Tome & Principe in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Nigeria win under Jose Peseiro, at last, but it wasn't pretty
Third time was the charm for Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro as his side finally eked out a win, beating Sierra Leone 2-1 in AFCON qualifying.
Egypt suffer shock loss to Ethiopia
Egypt suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Ethiopia as World Cup-bound Morocco and Cameroon recorded narrow victories in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Mane scores last-gasp pen to secure Senegal win
Sadio Mane slotted home a penalty seven minutes into stoppage time to hand reigning African champions Senegal a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda at home.
Peseiro hits the right notes despite Nigeria's double defeat
The first two games of his reign did not go to plan for new Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro, but he showed signs of good things to come.
World Cup-bound Ghana and Tunisia held to draws as Egypt win
World Cup-bound Ghana and Tunisia were both held to draws in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday while Egypt scored a late winner.
Mane nets hat trick to break Senegal goal record
Sadio Mane scored a hat trick as Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 3-1 qualifying victory over Benin.
Ivory Coast make winning start under new coach
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat Zambia 3-1 at home on Friday to hand new coach Jean-Louis Gasset a winning start to his tenure.
Nigeria, Auba and Salah(?!): African football's biggest letdowns of the season
Nigeria faltered when it mattered and Mohamed Salah's dream season seemed to fizzle out. Here are African football's biggest letdowns of the season.
Ranking new Finalissima cup against every other major international trophy
With Italy and Argentina contesting the first Finalissima, here's how the CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions ranks among other international silverware.
Nigeria's AWCON hopes boosted by efforts against Canada
Nigeria played two games against Olympic gold medallists Canada in April, and the test prepared them well for AWCON and World Cup qualification.
AFCON Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ethiopia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Malawi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Gabon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Comoros Islands | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Ghana | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Sierra Leone | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Algeria | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Gambia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |