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.
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.
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.
The breakout star of Ivory Coast's AFCON triumph (2:01)
Africa Cup of Nations 2023 bracket and results
Check out all the results and venues for the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, including the knockout bracket.
Ivory Coast kings of AFCON, Nigeria rue Peseiro's decisions
ESPN analysts Ed Dove and Colin Udoh break down Sunday's AFCON final from the perspectives of the victorious Ivory Coast and the vanquished Nigeria.
Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win AFCON title
Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast are on the cusp of a most unexpected AFCON final triumph
Less than three weeks ago, Ivory Coast were at their lowest ebb. Now, they are one game away from becoming champions of Africa on home soil.
Musa, Omeruo making history an added motivation for Nigeria
The Super Eagles have a rare opportunity to have two players join an exclusive club: Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo will be looking to be the first Nigerians to win the Africa Cup of Nations twice.
Olembe tragedy families invited to AFCON final
Families of the victims of the Stade d'Olembe tragedy that took place during the last Africa Cup of Nations have been invited to Sunday's final in Abidjan, according to CAF president Patrice Motsepe.
S. Africa keeper shootout hero again to finish 3rd
South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast when they edged the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Saturday.
Congo DR determined to end AFCON on a high for conflict-scarred country
Congo DR players and staff are driven by a desire to bring joy to their conflict-scarred nation
Broos: Players must go overseas for SA to grow
South Africa's run to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals may have been inspired by the team's majority home-based contingent, but head coach Hugo Broos still believes that players need to play overseas if Bafana Bafana are to realise their potential.
Africa Cup of Nations Ladder
| 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 |