Nigeria’s Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting Afcon trophy

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Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an "amazing" moment.

Victorious Nigerians taunt South Africans with Tyla hit

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South Africa's Tyla beat Nigerian superstars at the Grammys - but their footballers get revenge.

Ghana suspends controversial power tax after uproar

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Trade unions have warned that the 15% tax on domestic users will worsen the cost-of-living crisis.

US murder fugitive escapes custody in Kenya

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Kelvin Kangethe allegedly killed his girlfriend in the US last October before flying to Kenya.

Ivory Coast’s Haller sets up final against Nigeria

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Sebastien Haller scores the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final against Nigeria.

Nigeria reach Afcon final after penalty shootout

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Stanley Nwabali saves two penalties to help Nigeria reach the Afcon 2023 final following a dramatic 1-1 draw with South Africa.

War-torn Sudan hit by internet blackout

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The internet outage comes on top of a 10-month civil war which has forced nine million from their homes.

Nigeria and South Africa ready to resume rivalry

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Three-time African champions Nigeria will rekindle their continental rivalry with South Africa in the 2023 Afcon semi-finals.

The doctor forced to go to the jihadist front line

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An anaesthetist tells the BBC he was taken from his hospital for training to combat jihadists.

South Africa slams Nigeria for football safety warning

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"Refrain from provocative celebrations," Nigeria tells citizens in South Africa before the Afcon semi-final.