AFCON

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Sithole provides vital Angola intel to boost Bafana Bafana preparations

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo “Yaya” Sithole has spent close to a decade in Portugal and says he knows more than 85 percent of the Angolan national team players who are in this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

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AFCON: Comoros looking to 'climb Everest' when they take on host nation Morocco

Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin knows his team will be heavy underdogs when they take on hosts Morocco in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

Zimbabwe striker Macauley Bonne

Macauley Bonne targets big AFCON impact after long Warriors absence

Zimbabwe striker Macauley Bonne has spoken of his delight at being recalled to the national team ahead of this month’s AFCON.

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Cesc Fabregas unhappy to lose Assane Diao to AFCON

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas is unhappy to be losing the services of Senegal winger Assane Diao to the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Nine Africa Cup of Nations records you need to know ahead of Morocco 2025

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on 21 December 2025, here are nine fascinating all-time AFCON records to get you in the mood for the tournament in Morocco.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou

AFCON countdown: Pirates coach confident Morocco will impress the continent

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has backed his home country Morocco to deliver a standout AFCON when the tournament kicks off later this month.

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