There was a significant shift towards African football as a business rather than football as development.
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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.
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.
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.
Thanks to the growing appeal of African football stars and a dream final, Afcon is establishing itself on the world sporting map.
Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament is hugely important for Cameroon - politically, economically and on the pitch.
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.
Football coaches can improve their chances of winning tournaments by choosing a team based on a unique combination of factors.
The nervous Egyptian state hopes that fan-instigated stadium riots will not occur during the Afcon, following a clampdown on some fans.
Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.
Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
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.
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Professor of Communications, Howard University
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Senior Lecturer in Sport Business Management, Sheffield Hallam University
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Professor of Health and Kinesiology, University of Texas at Tyler
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Lecturer/Researcher, University of Education, Winneba
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Lecturer, Economics and Business Administration, Catholic University College of Ghana
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Edward S. Mason Senior Lecturer in International Development, Harvard Kennedy School
