Fifteen years ago, South Africa became the first African country to host the globe’s biggest sporting event – delivering an unforgettable FIFA World Cup, and spreading a love of vuvuzelas.
A year-long celebration kicks off with contemporary art in Marrakech, peaks with historic festival appearances from Burna Boy to Tems, and culminates in AFCON's return.
With all 24 spots for the main competition accounted for, the upcoming Morocco-hosted AFCON already looks exciting on paper.
The disciplinary committee awarded Nigeria full points and handed a hefty financial fine to Libya after Nigerian players shared their ordeal with the world.
Featuring "Soweto Baby," "All Eyes On Me," "Ke Star," "Fela In Versace," "Rands & Nairas," and many, many more.
From past to present, Africa’s headline football competition has produced many pulse-pounding and memorable matches. Here’s how we rank them.
Slated for next year, we round up the teams that have booked their place in the run-up to the tournament.
The run-up to next year’s AFCON continues with qualifying fixtures, favourites to enter the tournament, and young talents to watch out for.
The unfortunate event took place Monday, ahead of the host country Cameroon's match against Comoros.
The 20-year-old helped Nigeria's Super Eagles defeat South Africa's Bafana Bafana 2-1 in yesterday's quarter-final game.
Samoura's short-term appointment is the Confederation of African Football's attempt to improve governance and administration in the organization.