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.

Afcon 2021: Tunisia hit by Covid outbreak before facing The Gambia

Tunisia could be without 12 players for their pivotal Africa Cup of Nations Group F game against The Gambia because of coronavirus.

Afon 2021: Cape Verde’s Roberto Lopes sweats on qualification for last 16

Defender Roberto Lopes says he will find it hard to sleep while Cape Verde face an anxious wait to find out if they will remain in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Caf discuss state of pitch in Douala

The Confederation of African Football meet to discuss the poor state of the pitch in Douala and whether Afcon matches may need to be moved from the arena.

How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter’s wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.

Afcon 2021: Malawi feeding off support back home, says Gabadinho Mhango

Malawi forward Gabadinho Mhango says the strength of their support back home is driving the Flames on at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Cameroon top group with Cape Verde draw

Hosts Cameroon confirm top spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde.