Didier Drogba leaves the presidential palace in October 2005 after a ceremony to celebrate World Cup qualification Kampbel/AFP via Getty Images “The one country in Africa with so many riches must not ...

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Amad Diallo has impressed during his debut Africa Cup of Nations campaign, drawing comparisons to some of Ivory Coast's top ...

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As Morocco and Senegal face off this Sunday evening for the continental title, let's open the archives of the most memorable ...

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AFCON 2025 was Egypt’s 27th appearance at the tournament, further extending their record for the most participations. The ...

Top 5 African players with the most matches in European interclub competitionsMohamed Salah/@EurosportLiverpool triumphed over Olympique de Marseille at the Vélodrome with a commanding three-nil ...

Didier Drogba says that the African Cup of Nations final against Egypt is a matter of pride. Drogba, who scored the winning penalty against Cameroon and the only goal in the semi final with Nigeria, ...

Relive five of the most classic AFCON finals, from Ethiopia's 1962 extra-time win to Zambia's shock 2012 penalty shootout ...

Senegal's hero in Wednesday's AFCON 2025 semi-final, Sadio Mane took the opportunity to surpass his opponent Mohamed Salah, as well as legends Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba.