Author: Ummol Habiba

Egypt, already through to the round of 16, enter their final group match free of pressure but determined to impress. Mohamed Salah’s Pharaohs, the undisputed leaders of Group B, are targeting a flawless finish to confirm their favorite status and secure a favorable draw for the knockout stage. Even with a likely squad rotation, coach Hossam Hassan is intent on keeping the team’s winning momentum and defensive strength intact. For Angola, the scenario couldn’t be more different. With just one point to their name, Patrice Beaumelle’s Palancas Negras are up against the wall. Only a victory against the seven-time African…

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven has decided he will not switch international allegiance from England to Ghana ahead of next summer’s World Cup. The 19-year-old, who was born in London and qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, has been on the radar of the Ghana Football Association in recent months. Ghana have been drawn in a tough World Cup group alongside England, Croatia and Panama for the tournament set to be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico. However, sources close to the situation have told BBC Sport that Heaven remains committed to representing England at senior level. The young…

Benin earned their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) win as Yohan Roche’s deflected first-half strike sealed their first points of the 2025 tournament in Rabat. Defender Roche exchanged a one-two with returning targetman Steve Mounie, who missed Benin’s opening defeat to DR Congo, before sending a looped finish from inside the box over goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko, making history for his country with their first victory in their 16th Afcon match spread over five editions. Botswana suffered a second defeat of the group stage but were unfortunate not to equalise when Mothusi Johnson bent a superb free-kick against the crossbar…

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen says the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) represents “an opportunity” for him and his team-mates to fulfil their “dream” of lifting the continent’s biggest football trophy. Osimhen was part of the Super Eagles side beaten by Ivory Coast in the 2023 final. However, the 26-year-old insists the squad must put their regrets behind them and shift their focus to the challenge ahead as they target success at Afcon. “I think the penalty is a game of luck,” Osimhen told BBC Sport Africa. “Life has happened, we just have to keep it moving.” However, the Galatasaray…

He’s played on some of the biggest stages in the world in the Premier League, but Alex Iwobi believes the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is a “special” experience. The tournament will see 24 teams battling for the continental crown across the next couple of weeks. Fulham midfielder Iwobi will represent his home country of Nigeria in the competition, where they will be hoping to clinch the title after missing out in a 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in 2023’s final. “With Afcon, you get to celebrate Africa through football,” he tells BBC Newsbeat. “You get to see different cultures, you get…

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition was originally due to be a mid-year tournament, to reduce scheduling conflicts with European clubs and competitions. The summer event was supposed to boost tourism and highlight what Morocco has to offer, before the country co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. But it was shifted to December to make way for Fifa’s expanded Club World Cup, held in the summer. The move to a start in December rather than January will avoid conflicts with the…

The Cameroon Association of Football 7-A-Side has officially launched its activities in Yaoundé, the political capital of Cameroon. Following the successful launch in Ngaoundéré last Sunday, the association energized the Omnisport Annex Stadium with a press conference and an exhibition match that highlighted the unique skills, techniques, and drills specific to the discipline. The Centre Zonal Bureau of the Cameroon Association of Football 7-A-Side brought together more than ten media houses based in Yaoundé for the event. During the press conference, Executive Director Philemon Mbale responded to a series of insightful questions from journalists regarding the association, its objectives, and…

Super Eagles debutant Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has described his invitation to the Nigerian national team as one of the most significant moments of his career. In a recent interview, the 21-year-old midfielder, who currently plays for Italian Serie B side Pisa, shared his emotions after receiving the long-awaited call-up. Akinsanmiro admitted that the invitation came as a surprise, particularly after missing out on a previous opportunity due to injury. “I honestly wasn’t expecting it,” he revealed. “I was initially called up during the World Cup qualifiers, but I couldn’t join the team because I was injured. When I got the call…

Amakhosi family, be honest… When you see Lamine on one side and Raphinha on the other, don’t you just lean closer to the screen? That Facebook question hit a nerve: “Where do you rank Lamine–Raphinha among the BEST duos in the world?”  Some fans are calling it football poetry. Others say, “Relax, it’s still early.” But one thing is clear — this duo has South African football fans talking, arguing, comparing… and dreaming about what real wing play looks like. This caption isn’t just about rankings. It’s about excitement. It’s about watching two wide players who: Take defenders on Play…

BREAKING: JEREMY DOKU, OUT FOR MAN CITY TODAY! Whether you’re watching European football for love of the game or scouting ideas for Naturena dreams, news like this hits instantly. One of the most electric wingers in world football suddenly missing on matchday? That’s not small talk. That’s a ripple effect — from the Etihad all the way to Kasi couches across Mzansi. Excited? Confused? Low-key relieved for City’s opponents? Chiefs fans are split — and loud. This isn’t just a player missing a game. Jeremy Doku OUT means pace, chaos, and 1v1 danger removed from Manchester City’s starting plans —…