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Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The Atalanta star joins four other finalists, including Achraf...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali delivered a man-of-the-match performance for Chippa United in a goalless draw against SuperSport United...
Achraf Hakimi hopes to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award ahead of Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman. Hakimi praised the recognition...
Zambian footballer Barbra Banda, previously banned from the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations over high testosterone, wins BBC Women's Footballer...
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr accused Libyan police of attacking his team with batons after their 2025 AFCON qualifier in Tripoli. The Cheetahs...
Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie lead Nigeria’s nominations for the 2024 CAF Women’s Awards, including Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of...
The 24 teams for AFCON 2025 are confirmed, with Mozambique clinching the final spot after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-1. Morocco, as hosts...
Victor Boniface has expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year shortlist despite a remarkable season...
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