A Côte d'Ivoire supporter celebrates his team’s win over Nigeria in the Afcon final.
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The depth of talent, record viewership and fair refereeing made it a tournament that proves African football is starting to thrive.
Ivorian supporters watching their team in action at Afcon.
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Why it’s been the most talked-about African football tournament in years: the wins, losses, hosts and bosses.
Haythem Jouini of Tunisia responds to defeat at the hands of underdogs Namibia.
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Critics said that allowing more countries to play would water Afcon down. It’s had the opposite effect.
Most of Ghana’s current population were not born when the country last won an AFCON title.
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Ghana’s recent Afcon record does not reflect its status as an African football powerhouse.
Senegal’s Cheikhou Kouyate kisses the trophy after winning the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 final.
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Increased prize money, several new broadcasting deals and the biggest names in African football will define the 2024 action.
The Confederation of African Football has terminated two TV broadcasting deals in four years.
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It’s time to divide TV rights among several broadcasters and not allow a monopoly.
South Africa wins the Women’s African Cup of Nations in Rabat as the women’s game grows.
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There was a significant shift towards African football as a business rather than football as development.
Senegal’s goalkeeper Tony Sylva celebrates his side’s famous win against France at the 2002 Fifa World Cup.
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A win is possible - but only in 2026 or 2030 and only if African teams get to play more high level internationals more regularly.
Sadio Mané, Senegal’s star player, has suffered an injury just ahead of the tournament in Qatar.
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No African team has reached the semi-final stage. Out of Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, the most likely to do so is Senegal.
Francisca Ordega of Nigeria’s legendary women’s football team.
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Twelve teams remain after the qualifying rounds of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations - with Nigeria no longer automatic favourites as the competition diversifies.
Sadio Mané celebrates his Ascon-winning penalty for Senegal against Egypt.
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Thanks to the growing appeal of African football stars and a dream final, Afcon is establishing itself on the world sporting map.
Cameroon players celebrate after winning the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 on home ground.
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Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament is hugely important for Cameroon - politically, economically and on the pitch.
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The African Cup of Nations is the continent’s premier soccer tournament - but it’s not being broadcast on TV as usual. Behind the blackout is a tale of court rulings and sour deals.
Senegal’s Sadio Mane during the 2019 AFCON final soccer match between Algeria and Senegal in Cairo. He also plays for Liverpool.
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Football coaches can improve their chances of winning tournaments by choosing a team based on a unique combination of factors.
Egyptian policemen pose in front of the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt, where Afcon takes place.
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The nervous Egyptian state hopes that fan-instigated stadium riots will not occur during the Afcon, following a clampdown on some fans.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring a goal during the Afcon qualifying match between Egypt and Tunisia, 16 November 2018.
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Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.
Cameroonian legend Roger Milla (C) in action against England in the 1990 World Cup.
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Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring a goal at Afcon 2017. He plays his club football in Germany for Borussia Dortmund.
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The sheer number of top African footballers playing in foreign leagues is one of the most notable trends of the current Africa Cup of Nations tournament. It has an impact on the African game too.