Kanu’s success in Nigerian football and around the world in clubs like Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal cannot be overemphasised. However, Kanu could only hope to add the African Cup of Nations trophy to ...

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not just a tournament; it represents a quest for legacy and a stage where legends are forged in gold. However, for some of the continent’s most iconic footballers, ...

A look at how AFCON defending champions have performed in title defences, highlighting early exits, historic successes, and trends ...

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

Mohamed Salah relationship wit Liverpool fit dey shake small, but nobodi fit doubt di success wey e don get for Anfield.

An elite group of just four players have reached the pinnacle of international endurance by appearing in eight different ...

With 29 different scorers to date, those who have stood out include Shaun Bartlett, Siyabonga Nomvethe, and Benni McCarthy. McCarthy is South Africa’s leading goalscorer at AFCON with seven goals, ...

Mohamed Salah is mounting his fifth bid to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt, while Michael Essien is one of several modern-day greats to miss out on the trophy [BBC Sport] Mohamed Salah's ...

The Africa Cup of Nations is more than a tournament, it is a quest for legacy, a stage where legends are forged in gold. Yet for some of the continent's most iconic footballers, that ultimate honour ...