The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast delivers a deep dive into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, analysing the fortunes of favourites Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and Senegal. Listen for expert insights on the tournament's biggest stories.
The Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has showcased the nation's infrastructure, raising key questions about its readiness to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Discover the verdict.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury, dealing a major blow to Egypt's title hopes. Get the full details on his recovery timeline and Egypt's contingency plans.
Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari score as Morocco overcome Cameroon in a tense Afcon quarter-final. The hosts finally show their World Cup pedigree to advance. Read the full match report.
Morocco secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Cameroon to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Read our full match report and analysis of the key moments.
The Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals feature an unprecedented seven former champions. Morocco faces immense pressure as hosts, while Mali stands as the lone outsider. Read the full analysis.
Cameroon, Morocco, Senegal and Mali progress to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, setting up a potential clash of continental titans. Read the full match analysis and tournament outlook.
Hosts Morocco survive a major scare to beat Tanzania 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. Brahim Díaz's fourth goal of the tournament seals a nervy quarter-final place. Read the full match report.
A decades-old plan for a £7.4bn underwater rail tunnel linking Spain and Morocco is back on track. New studies confirm feasibility, with potential approval by 2027. Read the latest.
Declan Rice's fitness is in doubt for Arsenal's clash with Bournemouth, while Antoine Semenyo is available despite transfer speculation. Get the latest Premier League team news.
A 71-year-old volunteer was blacklisted by the National Trust after sending a dossier of 400 hours' worth of spelling and factual errors from the charity's website to its director-general. Read the full story.
Gabon's government has suspended its national football team and excluded star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Read the full story.
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice, including a stunning bicycle kick, as Morocco outclassed Zambia 3-0 to top Group A and reach the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages. Read the full Afcon roundup.
Ahead of the final Afcon 2025 Group A matches, Morocco are in pole position. We break down the complex qualification scenarios for Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. Read the full analysis.
Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt to a crucial 2-1 victory against Angola, securing their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 knockout stages. Read the full match report.
Manchester United's rising star Ayden Heaven has decided to pursue his international career with England, despite interest from Ghana. The 19-year-old defender is impressing at Old Trafford.
Benin secured their first Africa Cup of Nations victory in 15 matches with a 1-0 win over Botswana in Rabat. Yohan Roche's goal keeps their tournament hopes alive. Read the full match report.
Morocco's successful hosting of AFCON 2025 marks a dramatic shift in its African football standing, showcasing new stadiums and a nation reborn on the global stage. Discover the transformation.
Australian fast bowler Scott Boland opens up on the challenging but successful ploy of using wicketkeeper Alex Carey up to the stumps, a key factor in blunting England's aggressive batting during the Ashes series. Read the full story.
Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania, while reigning champions Senegal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Botswana. Get all the match details and analysis.
Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Comoros. Ayoub El Kaabi's stunning overhead kick sealed the win after Brahim Díaz broke the deadlock. Read the full match report.
Morocco survive a major scare to beat Comoros 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations opener. Get the full match report, key moments, and analysis of the tournament's first game.
A guide to Sunday's football action: Aston Villa host Man Utd in a crucial Premier League clash, while Morocco open AFCON 2025 against Comoros. Plus, Women's League Cup quarters.
Think you know your African football? Take our challenging Africa Cup of Nations quiz and test your knowledge on AFCON 2025 hosts, history, and legends. Can you score full marks?
Human rights groups condemn alleged police brutality and arbitrary detention of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as families share horrific testimonies of abuse. Calls for justice grow.
The Trump administration argues a new White House ballroom is vital for national security, responding to a lawsuit aiming to halt the $300m project. Read the latest legal clash.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke will gauge Harvey Barnes' desire to switch allegiance from England before March friendlies. Clarke also hints at staying on after the World Cup. Read the latest.
Scotland's 2026 World Cup group stage matches against Haiti, Brazil, and Morocco have been scheduled, with UK fans facing 2am and 11pm GMT kick-off times. Get the full fixture details and manager Steve Clarke's reaction.
Scotland will face Brazil and Morocco in a tough 2026 World Cup group, echoing their famous 1998 encounter. Get the full draw details and analysis here.
The USMNT discovered its 2026 World Cup group opponents in a star-studded draw. They will face Australia, Paraguay, and a UEFA playoff winner. Get the full fixture details and analysis here.