The Caf African Player of the Year is named on 21 July – but it’s only one of eight trophies being handed out.
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The thorny issue of testosterone testing has made news, not just the growing skills on the field.
The final in Casablanca puts Caf at a crossroads about host nations and venues for matches.
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.
Aware of the high chance of failure, young African talents show remarkable creativity and resilience as they dream of being the next Sadio Mané.
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 most successful women’s team in Africa, the Super Falcons emerged from a long history of protest – and continue to demand equality.
Given the impact of African players in European football, it’s remarkable how few are able to secure jobs in football in Europe after their playing days end.
Sports in Africa, Past and Present examines the role played by leisure and professional sports in shaping African life, including resisting colonialism.
Behind the multi-racial composition of the elite European teams competing in the tournament lies a complex and painful history.
Creating stability and restoring confidence in the Confederation of African Football will need to be balanced by some complex commercial decisions.
Will an African nation ever win the Football World Cup? Key moments in past tournaments offer hope – and a warning that the continent needs to invest in the game.
The Algerian regime has long understood how to mobilise the national football team’s victories for a political agenda.
FIFA’s six-month receivership in Africa has left a mark on African football.
A complex set of factors influence how African footballers make financial decisions about the money they earn abroad.
Akufo-Addo’s intervention marks a continuing move by African political leaders to use football to advance or affirm political situations.
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.
Ordinary people are being deeply affected by the continued violence tearing apart Cameroon.
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