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Africa Cup of Nations

Africa's premier international football tournament, showcasing the continent's top teams and talents

Stephen Keshi led Nigeria to the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Pius Utomi Ekpei / AFP

‘There is a sabotage’ claims Keshi as Nigeria on brink of Nations Cup elimination

SportOctober 13, 2014
Tunisia's Nater Houcine, right, and Senegal's Dame Ndoye vie for the ball during the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifying football match on October 10, 2014 in Dakar. AFP PHOTO / AZIZE BATHILY

Because of Ebola fears, Morocco want 2015 Africa Cup of Nations postponed

SportOctober 11, 2014

Nigeria Football Federation set to pick leader for turbulent ship

SportSeptember 30, 2014
Lille's Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, left, catches the ball in front of Nice forward Eric Bautheac during a French Ligue 1 football match on September 24, 2014 at the "Allianz Riviera" stadium in Nice, southeastern France. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

Nigeria recall Vincent Enyeama and Victor Moses for Sudan clashes

FootballSeptember 27, 2014
Marseille's Andre-Pierre Gignac, left, celebrates with teammate Andre Ayew, right, and Brice Dja Djedje, centre, following one of Ayew's two goals in a 5-0 Ligue 1 win on Tuesday night. Francois Nascimbeni / AFP / September 23, 2014

Marseille solidify Ligue 1 lead with doubles from Andre-Pierre Gignac and Andre Ayew

FootballSeptember 24, 2014
Al Ain's Asamoah Gyan celebrates scoring his second goal against Al Jazira during their Arabian Gulf League match at Hazza bin Zayed stadium in Al Ain on May 1, 2014. Christopher Pike / The National

Taking a long look into the future of the Arabian Gulf League

SportSeptember 15, 2014

With Maigari apparently back in charge, Nigeria avoid Fifa ban

SportSeptember 10, 2014
Gandze Cesai, left, and Congo surprised Mikel Obi and Nigeria at the Esuene Stadium, in Calabar. AFP Photo

Crown is uneasy on Nigeria’s head as Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers continue

SportSeptember 09, 2014

Zlatan laughs last

SportSeptember 09, 2014
Ahmed Musa, left, and Nigeria face a potential Fifa ban that would derail the defence of their title. Ivan Alvarado / Reuters

Off-field issues have Africa Cup of Nations tournament off pitch at start

FootballSeptember 04, 2014
JS Kabylie's Cameroonian striker Albert Ebosse, centre, was hit by a projectile thrown from the stands during his Algerian club's match on Saturday. He later died from the injury. AFP Photo / August 23, 2014

Algeria reflects in shame following death of Albert Ebosse

SportAugust 25, 2014

Samuel Eto’o dropped from Cameroon in overhaul for Africa Cup of Nations

SportAugust 23, 2014

African Champions League: TP Mazembe, CS Sfaxien eye group wins

SportAugust 21, 2014
Peter Odemwingie, left, scored Nigeria's lone goal in a 1-0 win over Bosnia in group play at the 2014 World Cup. Luis Acosta / AFP / June 22, 2014

Nigeria serve youth as Ameobi, Odemwingie, Yobo left off Nations Cup qualifier squad

SportAugust 20, 2014

Rwanda appeal Dady Birori-caused disqualification from Africa Cup of Nations

FootballAugust 19, 2014
Italy’s new manager Antonio Conte, who quit his job as Juventus coach last month after leading them to three consecutive Serie A titles, has inherited a squad that was left reeling from a shock first-round exit in Brazil. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI

Football round-up: Antonio Conte vows Italy rise and Aston Villa manager slams Ronald Koeman

SportAugust 19, 2014
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