Senegal wins first Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title Sunday after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the final.
Mon Feb 07 2022
At least six killed in Cameroon stadium stampede, says state broadcaster
The stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium happened before the host nation's round of 16 game in the African Cup of Nations against Comoros.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Liverpool's Salah tests positive for COVID-19
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty for Egypt without showing any symptoms.
Sat Nov 14 2020
United won't sign a defender, says Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho ruled out signing a defender in January despite the departure of Eric Bailly for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Sat Jan 07 2017
Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana and Algeria keep title dream alive
A late diving header by Andre Ayew took Ghana through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday alongside favourites Algeria in a dramatic denouement to Group C.
Wed Jan 28 2015
Spanish club orders player back from Africa over Ebola fears
Spanish club Rayo Vallecano ordered Guinean international Lass Bangoura to return from African Cup of Nations duty because his teammates were afraid of catching the Ebola virus.
Fri Oct 10 2014
Nigeria lauds footballers after AFCON win
Nigeria's press celebrated the country's Africa Cup of Nations triumph on Monday, with front page headlines and photographs of the victorious Super Eagles with the trophy.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Sunday best ends Nigeria's 19-year Africa drought
Nigeria ended a 19-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought Sunday with a 1-0 final victory over Burkina Faso at Soccer City.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Put relishing Burkina's underdog status
Burkina Faso are lapping up the mantle of underdog bestowed upon them against Nigeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Sun Feb 10 2013
B.Faso, Nigeria in final as Ghana pay the penalty
Nigeria play Burkina Faso Sunday in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final that was unthinkable when the tournament kicked off in mid-January.
Wed Feb 06 2013
Nations Cup sun sets on Ivorian 'golden oldies'
Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast's 'golden generation' headed off into the sunset Sunday having come up short yet again in their quest to be crowned kings of Africa.
Mon Feb 04 2013
Africa Cup: Nigeria, Burkina Faso advance
Nigeria and Burkina Faso reaches the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals Sunday as Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba departed the stage for the last time without the gold medal he craved.
Sun Feb 03 2013
Malian party poopers knock South Africa out
Mali played party poopers in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for the second time within a year as they defeated South Africa 3-1 on penalties Saturday.
Sat Feb 02 2013
Ivory Coast look ahead to Algeria match
Ivory Coast complete their Africa Cup of Nations group phase on Wednesday, playing Algeria at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.
Tue Jan 29 2013
Dropped Drogba backs Ivorian rotation system
Didier Drogba has backed coach Sabri Lamouchi's rotation system after Ivory Coast won Group D at the Cup of Nations with a game in hand.
Tue Jan 29 2013