Rashidi Yekini’s iconic 1994 celebration has made the list of Africa’s greatest FIFA World Cup moments Morocco, Cameroon, Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa all feature in historic milestones at ...

The continental tournament in Morocco, now nearing its conclusion, has exceeded all expectations, setting a new record of 120 ...

‘Nobody expected it’ – Lamine Yamal names ‘the best player’ at this summer’s World Cup Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has revealed his take that Blaugrana icon Lionel Messi was the standout ...

MEXICO CITY — “Goal Bafana Bafana! Goal for South Africa! Goal for all Africa,” Peter Drury announced exactly 16 years ago, after Siphiwe Tshabalala scored the first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup ...

By this point in the World Cup, it should not come as a complete shock that DR Congo led England through 75 minutes of their Round-of-32 game on Wednesday before Harry Kane’s heroics secured a 2-1 ...

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets under way on Sunday, with the host nation Morocco facing Comoros in Group A at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Across the four weeklong continental ...

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football ...

A new generation of African stars, alongside seasoned veterans, are gearing up to leave their mark on the global stage in North America. African football has left its imprint on every FIFA World Cup™ ...

AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues.