The Latest Breaking News from Africa Cup of Nations

Kenya and Zimbabwe will be included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw on Tuesday in Johannesburg, despite being banned by world governing body Fifa because of political interference in football.

Spanish club Huesca have been accused by Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali of pressuring him to skip the Africa Cup of Nations and accept a transfer away, before terminating his contract.

Ghana and Nigeria both have the chance to bounce back from Africa Cup of Nations disappointment by booking their place at the 2022 World Cup.

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has vowed to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations final loss last month to Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal when they clash again on Friday in a 2022 World Cup play-off. Failure in the continental final was particularly bitter for prolific Liverpool scorer Salah as he was also…

The Accies hitman was among the goals again in a fine display against Partick Thistle

The Senegalese has returned from becoming an Africa Cup of Nations winner to find things are a little different at Liverpool, but he has adapted to the changes impressively

Kenya and Zimbabwe have both been suspended by the world’s football governing body, FIFA, owing to government interference in the operations of the national football federations. Nairobi and Harare dissolved their federations late last year and replaced them with government-appointed officials. The suspension, overshadowed for now by Russia’s dramatic banishment…

Mikel Arteta believes Nicolas Pepe is a “different player” since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations and, judging by his performance in this win over Wolves, the Arsenal manager could well be right.

‘Pico’ has been on a delayed schedule in pre-season after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, where he played every game as Cape Verde reached the last 16.