Africa Cup of Nations
African association football tournament for men's national teams
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The Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON and officially known as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, is the main biennial international men's association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been held every two years, switching to odd-numbered years in 2013.
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'Bigger cause' of civil war drives Sudan's Afcon dream Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Botswana, Mozambique & Tanzania complete Afcon 2025 field Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.BBC Sport - Published | |
Equatorial Guinea reach Afcon 2025 after Togo lose Equatorial Guinea qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball after Togo fall to a 1-0 defeat in Liberia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dates for Afcon 2025 and Wafcon 2024 finals announcedThe 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in December 2025 and January 2026, but the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will be in 2025.BBC Sport - Published | |
Brilliant Premier League goals by African legendsWatch brilliant goals by past and present Premier League players who have all featured for their countries at the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Six stars from Afcon 2023 who could be on the moveBBC Sport Africa picks out six stars whose performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations could attract bids from European clubs.BBC Sport - Published | |
South Africa shock Morocco to progress to Afcon quarter-finalsAchraf Hakimi misses from the penalty spot as South Africa shock 10-man Morocco to set up a quarter-final against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
South Africa shock Morocco as Hakimi misses penaltySouth Africa register a shock 2-0 win over Morocco in the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Achraf Hakimi misses a late penalty.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mali hold on to reach Afcon quarter-finalsWatch highlights as Mali beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in their last 16 match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to set up a quarter-final against hosts Ivory Coast on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mali set up Ivory Coast tie by beating BurkinabeMali book a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Burkina Faso 2-1.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootoutAfrica Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat holders Senegal on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 tournament.BBC Sport - Published | |
Late penalty puts Cape Verde into Afcon quartersWatch highlights as Cape Verde progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a late Ryan Mendes penalty secures a 1-0 victory over Mauritania at Afcon 2023.BBC Sport - Published | Cape Verde beat Mauritania to reach quarter-finalsRyan Mendes' late penalty gives Cape Verde victory over Mauritania and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published |
DR Congo beat Egypt on penalties to reach Afcon last eightGoalkeeper Lionel Mpasi nets the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produce the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach..BBC Sport - Published | Keeper hits winning penalty as DR Congo knock out EgyptDR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
Bayo scores late winner as Guinea reach quarter-finalsWatch highlights as Mohamed Bayo scores a late winner to send Guinea into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Equatorial Guinea 1-0.BBC Sport - Published | Guinea edge past 10-man Equatorial Guinea at AfconMohamed Bayo nets an injury-time winner as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
England slump to 20-goal final defeat by AustraliaEngland slump to a 69-49 defeat by 12-time world champions Australia in the final of the Nations Cup in Leeds.BBC Sport - Published | Watch: Afcon 2023 last 16 - Senegal v Ivory CoastWatch live coverage and follow text updates of the last-16 match between Senegal and Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
'Fantastic' Osimhen leading Nigerian charge at AfconStriker Victor Osimhen's performance is hailed as 'fantastic' after Nigeria overcame Cameroon 2-0 in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Nigeria beat Cameroon in last 16 after Lookman doubleAdemola Lookman's double gives Nigeria victory over Cameroon in a heavyweight clash in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
Dala double puts Angola into last eight at AfconGelson Dala scores twice as Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations, as both sides had a man sent off.BBC Sport - Published | Bebe stars in best Afcon group stage goalsWatch the best goals from the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 group stages, featuring ex-Manchester United player Bebe's 40-yard free-kick for Cape Verde.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Afcon 2023 round of 16 - Nigeria v CameroonWatch live coverage and follow text updates of the round of 16 match between Nigeria and Cameroon in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Ivory Coast bid to 'loan' Renard rejected by FrenchA bid by Ivory Coast to bring back Herve Renard as coach for the rest of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is rejected by France.BBC Sport - Published |
Morocco beat Zambia to top Afcon groupWatch highlights as Morocco beat Zambia 1-0 to finish top of group F and reach the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.BBC Sport - Published | DR Congo progress after draw with TanzaniaWatch highlights as DR Congo reach the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania in Korhogo.BBC Sport - Published |
Morocco win hands Afcon hosts Ivory Coast reprieveMorocco beat Zambia to do Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast a major favour, sending the Elephants into the last 16 by the back door.BBC Sport - Published | DR Congo progress but Tanzania bow out of AfconDR Congo reach the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania which eliminates the East Africans.BBC Sport - Published |
Namibia reach Afcon last 16 after draw with MaliWatch highlights as Namibia book their first appearance in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Group E winners Mali.BBC Sport - Published | South Africa reach Afcon last 16 as Tunisia eliminatedWatch highlights as South Africa reach the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Tunisia, which eliminates the 2004 champions.BBC Sport - Published |
Namibia hold Mali to reach last 16 for first timeNamibia book a first ever appearance in the last 16 of the African Cup of Nations by holding a Mali side who top Group E with the point.BBC Sport - Published | Ivory Coast sack Gasset during AfconIvory Coast sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations despite the hosts having slim hopes of reaching the last 16.BBC Sport - Published |
Ghana sack Hughton after group-stage Afcon exitGhana sack boss Chris Hughton after the Black Stars suffered a group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | 'A fairytale!' Mauritania stun Algeria to progress with first Afcon winWatch highlights as Mauritania reach the last 16 with their first ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations - 1-0 win over two-time champions Algeria.BBC Sport - Published |
Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to top Afcon groupWatch highlights as Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to top Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.BBC Sport - Published | Algeria dumped out of Afcon by minnows MauritaniaAlgeria crash out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Mauritania claim a famous first win at the finals to snatch a last-16 spot.BBC Sport - Published |
Angola beat Burkina Faso as both sides reach last 16Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 as both sides progress from Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.BBC Sport - Published | 'Emotional rollercoaster' - Cameroon beat The Gambia in dramatic gameWatch highlights as Cameroon reach the last 16 at the African Cup of Nations with a dramatic 3-2 win over The Gambia.BBC Sport - Published |
Senegal beat Guinea to top group with 100% recordHolders Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 to secure top spot in Group C with a 100% record at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Cameroon through after thriller against The GambiaCameroon come from behind in a five-goal thriller against The Gambia to reach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last 16.BBC Sport - Published |
Kudus 'can't explain' late Ghana collapse at AfconMohammed Kudus says he "can't explain" Ghana's damaging late collapse against Mozambique at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Watch: Afcon 2023 - Zambia v MoroccoWatch live coverage and follow text updates of the final Group F match between Zambia and Morocco in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
Equatorial Guinea will stay 'humble', says NsueAfrica Cup of Nations 2023 top scorer Emilio Nsue says Equatorial Guinea are staying grounded after thrashing hosts Ivory Coast.BBC Sport - Published | Rangers striker Sima out 'long term' after Afcon injuryRangers manager Philippe Clement says Senegal striker Abdallah Sima will be out "long term" after suffering an injury while on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
Ivory Coast Afcon exit would be 'massive disappointment'Former Ivory Coast international Sol Bamba explains the consequences of their potential exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Egypt reach Afcon last-16 after late dramaEgypt make it through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic finale to Group B in Abidjan.BBC Sport - Published |
Ghana on brink of exit after late Mozambique comebackGhana concede twice in stoppage-time to throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Mozambique and almost certainly crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Late Ghana collapse puts last-16 spot in major doubtGhana concede twice in stoppage-time to throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Mozambique and almost certainly exit the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
