The Latest Breaking News from Africa Cup of Nations

Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights. Speaking during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw ceremony at an Algiers opera house, he announced that "Algeria will…

Chelsea’s new signing Kalidou Koulibaly has criticised Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, who said he would now only sign African players if they refused to play in the mid-season Africa Cup of Nations.

A first continental crown awaits the winner of Saturday night's Cup of Nations final between Morocco and South Africa.

South Africa moved into the final at the Africa Cup of Nations for the second tournament in a row on Monday following a last-gasp 1-0 win over Zambia.

The four losing quarter-finalists at the women's Africa Cup of Nations will play on Sunday in Morocco for their World Cup futures.

Defending champions Nigeria moved into the last four at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday night following a gritty 1-0 victory over Cameroon.

Such are the vicissitudes at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations that a team can lose two matches in the pool stages and yet ponder participation in the World Cup.

Morocco boss Reynald Pedros fulfilled his brief on Wednesday night as his team moved into the semi-final at the Africa Cup of Nations and qualfiedi for the 2023 World Cup.

Zambia advanced to the last four at the women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a penalty shoot-out victory over Senegal on Wednesday night.