Sports - Africa

Organizers say 2027 AFCON will take place as planned in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead as originally planned in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, the president of the Confederation of African Football said Friday.

Ghana's Partey faces two more rape charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape.

Morocco to face Ecuador and Paraguay in friendlies

Morocco will step up preparations for this summer’s World Cup with friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay in March, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said on Wednesday.

Borussia Dortmund launch first African academy in Ghana

German football giants Borussia Dortmund have officially launched the BVB International Academy Ghana, marking the club’s first international academy on the African continent, with operations set to begin in Accra in February 2026.

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Group stage - Round 5)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the fifth round of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage (7–8 February).

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Group stage - Round 5)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the fifth round of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League Group Stage (6–8 February).

Burkina Faso midfielder Blati Toure joins Ahly Tripoli from Pyramids FC

Libyan club Ahly Tripoli announced on Sunday the signing of Burkina Faso midfielder Blati Toure from Egypt’s Pyramids FC, bringing an end to his four-year spell with the Cairo-based side.

Senegal's Sarr strikes as Palace end winless run at Brighton

Ismaila Sarr's second-half goal helped Crystal Palace end a woeful 12-match winless run with a 1-0 Premier League victory away to bitter rivals Brighton on Sunday.

Morocco to appeal CAF sanctions after chaotic AFCON final

The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Tuesday that it will appeal the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on 18 January in Rabat.

Atletico Madrid agree deal to sign Nigeria's Lookman from Atalanta

Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday.

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Group stage - Round 4)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the fourth round of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League Group Stage (30 January – 1 February).

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Group stage - Round 4)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the fourth round of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage (1 February).

Senegal coach Thiaw banned, fined after AFCON final chaos

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches and fined $100,000 after the chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month, it was announced on Thursday.

Nigeria’s Salim Fago Lawal joins Europa League contender Viktoria Plzen

Viktoria Plzen signed Nigeria international Salim Fago Lawal from Croatia's NK Istra on Tuesday.

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Group stage - Round 3)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the third round of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage (24–25 January).

Senegal goal hero admits AFCON final walk-off was 'a mistake'

Senegal's Pape Gueye opened up about his team's walk off at the Africa Cup of Nations final and Morocco's subsequent missed penalty in an interview on French television on Sunday.

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Group stage - Round 3)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the third round of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League Group Stage (23–25 January).

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw defends his team’s walkoff during the Africa Cup final

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has defended his team’s walkoff during the Africa Cup of Nations final, saying it was an emotional decision taken in the chaos of the moment.

CAF impose heavy sanctions on Algeria after misconduct at Nations Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary committee have imposed severe sanctions on Algeria following the chaotic scenes that unfolded after their quarter-final defeat to Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Wednesday.

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