South Africa fail to qualify for Cup of Nations finals as Sudan progress

South Africa suffered embarrassment as a 2-0 defeat by Sudan in Khartoum saw the hosts clinch a place at the AFCON finals at the visitors' expense

Morocco, DRC set for deep CHAN runs

The African Nations Championship kicks off in Cameroon this weekend, with Africa's best home-based players contesting the biennial tournament.

Where does Africa stand in terms of leagues restarting post-coronavirus?

CAF, Africa's football governing body, gave member nations till 5 May to decide a way forward for their leagues. So where does the continent stand?

Buzz off! Swarm of bees sends players, fans running for cover

A swarm of bees swept across the field during a match in Tanzania, terrorising the players on the pitch and fans in the stands.

Legendary coach 'Restless Rudi' dies aged 93

Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93.

Tanzania sack coach Amunike after winless Afcon

Tanzania have fired national team coach Emmanuel Amunike after they failed to win a game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Algeria ease past Tanzania to make it three wins in a row

Algeria's Adam Ounas scored twice and Islam Slimani also netted in a 3-0 win over Tanzania as they finished top of Group C.

Kenya fight back twice for thrilling win over Tanzania

Kenya, helped by a Michael Olunga brace, twice came from behind to beat East African neighbours Tanzania 3-2 on Thursday.

Senegal ease past Tanzania for Afcon victory

Senegal made light of the absence of suspended forward Sadio Mane to dispatch Tanzania with a convincing 2-0 win.

Senegal coach not worried about Mane's absence for Afcon opener

Afcon Power Rankings: Who can challenge Mohamed Salah's Egypt?

Who are the strongest teams in the expanded 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, and who faces an uphill struggle to advance past the group stage?

Afcon Rank: Who can match Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane in Egypt?

Who are the best players at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt?

Afcon squads: Who will be on the plane to Egypt?

The 24 qualifiers for the expanded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are naming their 23-man squads for the showpiece tournament.

Desabre's Uganda spearheading East Africa's footballing ascent

The French coach is confident the region is beginning to realise its untapped football potential.

Five Afcon clashes you absolutely should not miss

ESPN selects the pick of the Afcon group-stage clashes, for various diverse reasons, following Friday's draw in Cairo.

2019 Afcon draw: Early predictions for each group

At the 2019 Afcon draw, big guns like Egypt and Nigeria got groups some would consider easy, while Group D are the traditional 'Group of Death'.

U-17 Afcon: Will another Kelechi, or two, be unearthed?

Stars such as Kelechi Iheanacho found their feet at the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, so who should fans watch closely at this year's edition?

Amuneke aims to exceed achievements of 'Father' Keshi

The Nigerian legend says African coaches "can do much more if there is support from everyone instead of running to Europeans at every opportunity".

Afcon qualifying: Lesser lights take centre stage on final wee

Some of the continent's less-heralded sides have made the most of the Africa Cup of Nations' expanded format.

Africa Cup of Nations qualification: What's still at stake?

Here's the state of play heading into the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with 10 of the 24 berths in the finals up for grabs.

How did he miss from there? And again?!

To miss one open goal is unfortunate, but to miss two just moments apart is... well, just ask Lesotho forward Tumelo Khutlang.

Tanzania desperate to break 38-year AFCON jinx

Tanzania are on the brink of ending their near four-decade wait for AFCON qualification, and will qualify if they beat Lesotho on Sunday.

CECAFA braced for 'new chapter' in African comps - Musonye

CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonya is confident that the region is braced for a 'new chapter' of success in continental competitions.

AFCON qualifying winners and losers

KweséESPN takes a look at the biggest winners and losers after the first four match days of Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifying.

Amunike secures first Tanzania victory

The Taifa Stars defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in Tuesday's qualifier to keep their Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive.