Afcon 2021: Eguavoen backs appointment of Peseiro as Nigeria coach

Augustine Eguavoen backs the appointment of Jose Peseiro as his successor as Nigeria coach after the Africa Cup of Nations.

In pictures: Snow falls in Algeria’s Sahara Desert

The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

Afcon 2021: Minnows Comoros dream of World Cup after shocking Ghana

After Comoros shocked former champions Ghana at the Nations Cup, the islanders' coach thinks they can reach an expanded World Cup.

Edouard Mendy: Best Fifa award gives Chelsea and Senegal keeper ‘immense pride’

Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy feels "immense pride" to be named as Best Fifa men's goalkeeper for 2021.

Somali survivor: The resilience of living through serial suicide attacks

Former BBC reporter Mohamed Moalimu is recovering after being targeted on Sunday in Somalia.

Morocco and Gabon through after 2-2 thriller

Morocco draw 2-2 with Gabon in one of the games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progress from Group C.

Afcon 2021: Ghana dumped out by debutants Comoros

Ghana suffer a humiliating group-stage exit at the Nations Cup as the four-time champions are beaten 3-2 by debutants Comoros.

Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

Afcon 2021: Guinea reach last 16 despite Zimbabwe defeat

Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations despite losing 2-1 to Zimbabwe as referee Salima Mukansanga makes history.

Afcon 2021: Senegal top Group B despite Malawi draw

Senegal finish top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Malawi in Bafoussam.