Africa's January transfer window -- The biggest deals, who needs a move, AFCON stars in the spotlight
With one more week to go of the January transfer window, we examine the big deals involving African players so far
Mbeumo returns to United after AFCON and can be new Old Trafford king
The Old Trafford Bryan Mbeumo departed before the Africa Cup of Nations, and the one he's returned to following the tournament, must feel like two very different places.
AFCON final villain Pape Thiaw got off lightly in CAF's punishments
Pape Thiaw is only the second ever coach to win the Nations Cup with Senegal, and writing history always comes at a cost, after all. Would you sacrifice five months' salary to win the AFCON?
CAF suspends Pape Thiaw, Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari after AFCON final fallout
The Confederation of African Football has suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw.
Nigeria captain Ndidi's father dies in car crash
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi's father was killed in a car crash just over a week after Ndidi helped the Super Eagles to third place at the...
Morocco's Saibari reflects on his part in the AFCON final's towel-snatching controversy (1:16)
Nigeria win back their respect -- and other lessons for the Super Eagles after AFCON
One week after the Super Eagles left Morocco with another bronze medal, impressing fans and foes alike, a review is quietly going on in official circles.
AFCON fallout -- 10 unanswered questions after enthralling Nations Cup; did Diaz mean it? Where next for Chelle?
An engrossing month of African football came to a conclusion on Sunday in a final that was both horrendous and spellbinding.
Senegal coach defends AFCON final walkoff
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has defended his team's walkoff during the Africa Cup of Nations final, saying it was an emotional decision taken in the chaos of the moment.
Senegal players rewarded with plots of land from president for AFCON win
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has promised cash rewards of more than $130,000 and land plots to each player from the Africa Cup of Nations winning football team.
Slot praises 'professional' Salah following Liverpool return (1:08)
Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament -- Calvin Bassey, Sadio Mane influential
We look back over a compelling month of AFCON football and pick our tournament dream team.
Algeria's Zidane gets 2-game ban; can play WC
Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane was banned for two games Wednesday for on-field clashes after his team's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, but he should not miss facing Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup.
Thousands line the street to celebrate Senegal's AFCON championship (1:33)
PSG boss, Sergio Ramos defend Brahim Díaz AFCON penalty: 'Not a bad person'
Luis Enrique has said Brahim Díaz is "neither an assassin nor a bad person" after his failure to convert a penalty in Morocco's AFCON final defeat.
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts AFCON watch party
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted an Africa Cup of Nations watch party during Sunday's final.
Senegal head coach abandons press conference after dramatic AFCON final (0:28)
FIFA chief Infantino: AFCON chaos unacceptable
Senegal leaving the field to protest referee decisions before winning the Africa Cup of Nations title amid shocking chaos was "unacceptable," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday.
Morocco fans split after Brahim Diaz's penalty miss (2:12)
Should Senegal be punished for AFCON final walk-off vs. Morocco? (2:53)
Bafana were mid at AFCON, so what needs fixing before the World Cup?
There are elements of success in South Africa's team, but cracks are beginning to show, and they'll need to fill them before the FIFA World Cup in North America later this year.
AFCON 2025 Final: Senegal would have been 'crazy' not to end walk-off - Sadio Mané
Sadio Mané said Senegal would have been "crazy" to continue their walk-off protest in the closing stages of the Africa Cup of Nations final and damage African football.
CAF condemn AFCON final chaos, promise investigation
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be investigating footage of players and officials' behaviour in the wake of the chaotic, and sometimes violent, scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final.
What's with Morocco trying to swipe opposition keepers' towels?!
Sunday night was a busy one for two Senegal goalkeepers in their 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final win over Morocco in Rabat - Édouard Mendy saved Brahim Diaz's penalty, and Yehvann Diouf protected Mendy's towel from ball boys.
'Huge performance' from Senegal in AFCON final - player reaction (2:27)
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |