Boufal scores as Morocco beat Ghana

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Sofiane Boufal's 82nd-minute strike hands Morocco a narrow win over Group C rivals Ghana in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.

Afcon 2021: Issiaga Sylla gives Guinea win over Malawi

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Guinea open their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaign with a 1-0 win over a spirited Malawi side in Bafoussam.

Afcon 2021: Bertrand Traore says Burkina Faso lacked experience

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Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore says a lack of experience and poor game management cost his side against Cameroon.

Uganda schools reopen after almost two years of Covid closure

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Authorities warn that at least 30% of pre-pandemic pupils may never return after such a long absence.

Afcon 2021: Late Mane penalty gives Senegal narrow win over Zimbabwe

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Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in the opening Group B game of the Africa Cup of Nations as Sadio Mane converts a stoppage-time penalty.

Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 before Cape Verde see of Ethiopia

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Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations before Cape Verde beat Ethiopia.

Afcon 2021: Cameroon v Burkina Faso

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Live coverage of Sunday's opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Group A clash between Cameroon and Burkina Faso (16:00 GMT).

Afcon 2021: Mendy and Koulibaly out of Senegal opener versus Zimbabwe

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Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and captain Kalidou Koulibaly will miss Senegal's opening Africa Cup of Nations game after testing positive for coronavirus.

Nigeria motorbike gang attack: Death toll rises to 200

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The attacks in the northern Zamfara state are believed to be in response to military air strikes.

Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

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Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict.