AFCON kit drop: Rating Puma's Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal jerseys
Puma have gone early with the first batch of brand-new home and away kits for AFCON 2025. ESPN breaks down the best (and worst) of the lot.
Nigeria among five countries to book AFCON places
Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda all booked spots at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday, some without even playing in the latest qualifiers.
2025 AFCON qualifiers guide: News, scores, fixtures, standings
ESPN has the definitive explainer on everything you need to know about Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, including the AFCON table, standings, rules and schedule.
Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea book AFCON spots
Holders Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea became the latest countries to qualify for next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Nigeria awarded qualifier win after airport chaos
Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month which they refused to play after being stuck in a remote Libyan airport for half a day before the match.
AFCON Qualifiers: Ghana on the brink, DC United debutant for Cameroon, Nigeria's airport nightmare
African football fans were treated to a spectacular, if controversial, international break.
Cameroon, Algeria seal places in AFCON finals
Five-time winners Cameroon and 2019 champions Algeria both booked their places at next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco after victories in qualifying on Monday, bringing the number of qualified teams to four.
Nigeria boycott Libya game after airport stranding
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Monday, according to their captain William Troost-Ekong and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Simon, Dele-Bashiru star as Super Eagles miss absent Osimhen in AFCON qualifier
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the winner as Nigeria squeaked a 1-0 victory over an ultra-defensive Libya.
Postecoglou: Bissouma failed in his responsibilities to the club (1:47)
Former FIFA interim president Hayatou dies at 77
Issa Hayatou, influential leader of African soccer and former interim FIFA president, died on Thursday in Paris at the age of 77.
AFCON moves to winter due to Club World Cup
The next Africa Cup of Nations finals have been put back six months and will now be played from Dec. 21, 2025 to Jan. 18 2026, the Confederation of African (CAF) football announced on Friday.
FIFA: AFCON top scorer ineligible for int'l career
The top scorer at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year international career, FIFA judges have ruled.
Nigeria confirm Finidi George as new head coach
Nigeria have confirmed Enyimba coach Finidi George as their new coach to replace Portuguese Jose Peseiro, whose contract was not renewed when it expired in February.
Cameroon FA shocked as gov't hires new coach
Cameroon's football federation expressed its "great astonishment" after learning that the sports ministry had hired Marc Brys as the new coach of the country's national team.
Africa's new faces: Real Madrid star with Morocco, Barca wonderkid with Senegal
Here are ESPN's picks for the most exciting players who could be set to make their international bows for African nations over the week ahead.
Cameroon suspend player for alleged false ID
Cameroon have suspended a player they took to the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast earlier this year for allegedly falsifying his name and date of birth, which could see them face a future ban from the tournament.
Faé appointed permanent Ivory Coast coach
Ivory Coast have appointed Emerse Faé as their permanent head coach after he led them to the title at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this month, the country's football federation president said.
Was this the best AFCON of the 21st century, or ever?
Why exactly was this year's Africa Cup of Nations such a resounding success, and will the tournament be remembered in years to come as one of - if not the - best edition of the continental showpiece?
Dortmund welcome back Haller from AFCON in style (0:44)
AFCON Team of the Tournament: Williams, Troost-Ekong, Haller star; Osimhen omitted
We name our Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, with finalists Ivory Coast and Nigeria prominently represented in the Dream XI.
Nigeria awarded national honours for AFCON run
Nigeria's silver medal-winning team at the Africa Cup of Nations have been rewarded with national honours and gifts by the country's president Bola Tinubu.
Everything you need to know about AFCON 2023
It's being played in 2024, we know, because of scheduling delays, but the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast is finally here.
Comeback kid Haller 'showed incredible mental strength' at AFCON
Less than two years after a cancer diagnosis, and a serious ankle injury in December, Ivory Coast's Sebastien Haller led his side to AFCON glory. But he was plagued with self-doubt before the tournament, says teammate Seko Fofana.
The breakout star of Ivory Coast's AFCON triumph (2:01)
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Egypt | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ghana | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Gambia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Angola | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Algeria | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
| Namibia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |