…group campaign against Egypt on August 5. Nigeria are chasing a record-extending 11th WAFCON title after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in last year’s final to win their 10th continental crown. The expanded 16-team tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the four semi-finalists earn…

…one victory via penalty shootout — against Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 AFCON — two defeats on penalties, against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off final and Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON, as well as two draws against South Africa and Zimbabwe during Nigeria’s unsuccessful…

…his international career, Mané helped Senegal win its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2022 and was twice named African Footballer of the Year. He also represented the nation at multiple major international tournaments, cementing his legacy as one of Africa's most accomplished players.At club level, Ma…

…a plot of land allegedly promised to him after Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has never been allocated. Speaking during a podcast hosted by former England striker Peter Crouch, Mikel said the experience contributed to his decision to reject invitations to work with the Nigeria Football Federation…

…represents 54 African countries, to submit bids to host the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS ("AFCON") 2028, 2032 and 2036," the statement read. The continental football body said the Africa Cup of Nations remains the biggest sporting event in Africa and one of the largest globally, attracting more than 3.2 billion television…

…their attacking strength and placed them firmly in control. Ivory Coast - The 2023 AFCON champions have begun with a win over Ecuador and look well placed to progress. Group F Sweden - Their 5-1 victory over Tunisia has made them one of the surprise packages of the tournament. Netherlands - Although they were held by J…

…six different national sides.He is the only man to have won the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with two different teams, leading Zambia to a fairy tale triumph over Ivory Coast in 2012 before guiding the West Africans to the trophy three years later.But his first steps into management came in more humble circumstances.O…

…on the much-loved shirt worn by South Africa as they claimed Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) glory on home soil in 1996.They wore it in all three World Cup group games, but failed to win any of them on their maiden appearance."These days South Africa tend to wear yellow, but back in the 1990s their shirts were much more…