Mohamed Salah’s penalty earned Egypt a 1–0 victory over South Africa as the seven-time champions secured qualification to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare, despite playing the entire second half with 10 men.

Salah converted a controversially awarded spot-kick in the 45th minute to put the Pharaohs ahead, but Egypt were reduced to 10 players moments later when right-back Mohamed Hany was shown a second yellow card during first-half stoppage time at the Grand Stade d’Agadir on Friday, December 26.

Mali fought back to earn a 1–1 draw against host nation Morocco in their Group A encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Thursday, December 26, leaving the Atlas Lions on the brink of qualification for the knockout stage.

The match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium was defined by two VAR-awarded penalties, with referee Abdou Abdel Mefire called to the pitch-side monitor on both occasions.

Boxing was organised as a sport in Accra in the early twentieth century, influenced by both Western boxing and the indigenous Ga sport, asafo atwele.

The Ga state rose to prominence in the sixteenth century, controlling Akwamu, until it was defeated in wars from 1677 to 1681, leading to its decline.

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, today inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 24th African Seniors Athletics Championships, slated for Accra in 2026.

Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire began their title defence with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their Group F match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech on Wednesday, December 24.

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal as the holders edged past Mozambique in their Group F opener.

The Elephants squandered a succession of first-half chances against opponents ranked 102nd in the FIFA rankings, some 60 places below them.

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Algeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over 10-man Sudan in their Group E opener in Rabat on Wednesday, December 24.

The North Africans, who lifted the title in 2019, were eager to make a strong statement after failing to progress beyond the group stage in the past two editions of the tournament.

Burkina Faso produced one of the most dramatic moments of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to stun 10-man Equatorial Guinea 2–1 at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Wednesday, December 24.

Edmond Tapsoba scored the decisive goal in the final seconds, heading home a rebound to complete an extraordinary late turnaround.

The match was goalless at half-time, but the contest swung five minutes after the restart when a VAR review upgraded Basilio Ndong’s yellow card to a straight red for a studs-up challenge on Bertrand Traoré.

Sudan head coach James Kwesi Appiah has reaffirmed his team’s determination to compete with pride at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, vowing that the Falcons of Jediane will fight to raise the Sudanese flag on Africa’s biggest football stage.

Since taking charge, the Ghanaian tactician has overseen a notable resurgence in the Sudan national team, instilling belief, discipline and renewed ambition within the squad.

As Sudan prepare to embark on their continental campaign, the focus is firmly on making a strong statement and writing a new chapter in the country’s football history.

The Lifetime Patron of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Mr Ray Quarcoo, has urged contemporary sports administrators to restore the nation’s sporting front to its dizzying heights of old.

The Goodwill Sport Ambassador said pragmatic steps were needed to develop talents into world contenders in every sphere of the sports enterprise.

Defending champions, Cote d'Ivoire, will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Mozambique at Grand Stade de Marrakech later today at 5:30 pm.

This will be Mozambique's sixth AFCON appearance, and they have failed to win any of their previous 15 group games.

Stung by their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Victor Osimhen said Nigeria are determined to use the Africa Cup of Nations to channel their disappointment into tournament success in Morocco.

After failing to qualify directly, Nigeria were handed a lifeline via the playoff route, but after making light work of Gabon in the semifinal found themselves bested by Congo DR on penalties in the final, and their World Cup dreams go up in smoke.

Nigeria opened their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes on Tuesday, December 23.

Former African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman produced a moment of brilliance, shifting the ball onto his left foot before unleashing an unstoppable strike into the top-right corner to restore Nigeria’s lead and secure all three points for Coach Eric Chelle’s side.

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

Christian Bassogog still remembers the magic of 2017. It was the year he burst onto the African football stage, capturing hearts and headlines as the CAF Africa Cup of Nations’ best player.

Ghanaian super flyweight prospect Michael “Black Spider” Abban will ring in 2026 with a high-profile showdown against Tanzania’s Muhsin Kizota, contesting the vacant WBA Pan African and Commonwealth Silver titles on January 1 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.