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A split image shows close up headshots of Bubista and Herve Renard. Bubista wears a white shirt unbuttoned at the neck, two necklaces and a World Cup 2026 lanyard around his neck as he looks towards the camera, while Renard wears a similar white shirt and looks to his right with a pensive expression on his face

Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard

Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.

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Asisat Oshoala and Uchenna Kanu celebrate a goal for Nigeria

Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid

Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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A composite image showing Idi Amini in military dress with medals on his chest and Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul in a yellow training top with the Ugandan flag on his left breast and a big chain around his neck

Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games

The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.

8 days ago

Fifa president Gianni Infantino, wearing a black jacket, white shirt and dark blue tie, smiles and holds up his right arm as he speaks to Caf president Patrice Motsepe, who is wearing a blue suit jacket, white shirt and blue patterned tie. The pair stand close together and are visible from the stomach up

Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan

Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.

8 days ago

28 Jul 2026

Cape Verde's women's footballers pose for a team photo before a game on a sunny day. Their goalkeeper, positioned far left of the back row, wears a golden jersey while the 10 outfield players are wearing an all-blue strip. The six players in the back row stand with arms around either other's waists, with the captain on the far right holding a national team pennant. The five players in the front row are standing but leaning forward with both hands on their knees

Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut

After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

28 Jul 2026

27 Jul 2026

A group of players and officials celebrate as Nigeria lift the Women's Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade lifts the trophy aloft flanked by goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala while Ashleigh Plumptre stands in the background draped in a Nigerian flag. Nnadozie wears an all-yellow kit while the outfield players are in green and white striped shirts. Medals hang around their necks on purple ribbons while a purple background can be seen behind them with gold text and design for the tournament

'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

27 Jul 2026

25 Jul 2026

African para-athletes praise Commonwealth Games inclusivity

Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.

25 Jul 2026

24 Jul 2026

A triptych shows Esther Okoronkwo, Refiloe Jane and Ghizlane Chebbak, all from the waist up while in action for their respective countries. From left to right: Okoronkwo looks to her left and shouts while wearing a dark green Nigeria shirt with a light green number six on the chest, Jane is seen in a yellow South Africa shirt with green trim and green number 15 on the chest, and Chebbak looks slightly to her right with a serious expression as she points with her right arm while wearing a white Morocco shirt with green trim and a red number seven on the chest

Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why

As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

24 Jul 2026

Senegal's initial victory over Morocco was their second Afcon title after winning the trophy in 2021

Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

24 Jul 2026