Africa Sport

Mamdou Sarr visible from waist up running on the pitch against Hull City. He is wearing a blue Chelsea home jersey with matching blue undersleeves and is turning his head to look to his right

How Rosenior's 'son' Sarr got Chelsea call after 'emotional' Afcon

Senegal's 20-year-old defender Mamadou Sarr is pushing for a first Premier League start when Chelsea face Arsenal after a rapid rise under Liam Rosenior.

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Victor Osimhen is seen from chest up wearing a black protective face mask and an orange and red Galatasaray shirt. The Nigerian has short bleached blonde hair shaved so that there is no hair on the side

Man Utd ruled out signing Osimhen 'because of Afcon'

The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

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Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani celebrates taking a wicket against Sri Lanka at the 2026 T20 World Cup

How Zimbabwe returned from abyss to World Cup resurgence

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.

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A scene of crowd disturbance at the 2025 Afcon final in Rabat sees multiple Senegal supporters, all dressed in yellow, green and red, coming over a barrier and clashing with security. One man is wielding a white chair above his head while two of the security staff members have their arms outstretched with palms up in a bid to calm proceedings

Senegal decries imprisonment of fans after Afcon clashes

Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

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17 Feb 2026

A close up of a green Nigeria football scarf that has the word "Nigeria" written across it in white, with Nigeria football crests at either end. The scarf is being held up by a fan, with hands visible at each end

Nigerians hang on to hope of 2026 World Cup reprieve

Nigeria fans are still hoping Fifa may rule in their favour over allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs.

17 Feb 2026

13 Feb 2026

Sadio Mane, wearing a green Senegal shirt, lifts the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in his left hand

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

13 Feb 2026

2 Feb 2026

South Africa fans hold up banners and scarves in the national colours

McKenzie clarifies claim South Africa will host Wafcon 2026

South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie says "no formal decision" has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

2 Feb 2026

29 Jan 2026

Pape Thiaw and the Senegal players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

29 Jan 2026

Rogers Mato poses for photos at Tynecastle after signing for Hearts

'Livewire' Mato joins Hearts on loan before summer deal

Hearts confirm a loan deal until the end of the season for Vardar forward Rogers Mato, who will join the club permanently in the summer.

29 Jan 2026

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