African Cup Of Nations

Napoli boss wants African players to skip competitions with national side

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly — now with Chelsea — and Cameroon midfielder Andre Zambo Anguissa missed several Napoli games while on international duty at this year's AFCON.

Almost half of footballers face racist abuse — FIFA

The study tracked over 400,000 posts on social media platforms, using artificial intelligence during the semi-finals and finals of Euro 2020 and 2021 African Cup of Nations 2021 and showed that almost 50 percent of players were discriminated against.

Dakar celebrates as Senegal crowned African football champions

Senegalese President Macky Sall has declared Monday a national holiday to celebrate the country's "brilliant victory" in Africa Cup.

Deadly stampede hits African Cup football game in Cameroon

Crush left six dead and some 40 wounded, officials say, as crowds struggled to get access to Olembe Stadium in capital Yaounde where Cameroon beat Comoros 2-1 to reach quarterfinals.

Wonder boy Mohamed gives Egypt perfect start in Olympics quest

Mostafa Mohamed has earned rave reviews for his performances with top Egyptian club Zamalek at home and in Africa, with some pundits comparing him to legendary forward Hossam Hassan.

Photo Essay: Algeria dashes Senegal's Africa Cup dreams

Algeria has been rocked by months of protests finds a moment of unity as the country wins the African Cup of Nations for the second time.

Egypt to host 2019 African Nations Cup

They will stage the expanded 24-team event in June-July after initial hosts Cameroon were stripped of the tournament last month over concerns at the slow pace of preparations.