Africa Sport

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.

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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.

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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.

6 days ago

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.

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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.

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Chad le Clos holds his hands together in a prayer-like gesture above his head in a swimming pool as he wears a green South Africa swimming cap and goggles around his forehead. Sponsors' logos and a set of starting blocks can be seen out of focus in the background

Le Clos would 'love' Commonwealth Games medal record

South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

7 days ago

Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene sports short, dyed-blonde hair while wearing a white and green Nigeria football shirt and white shorts with the number 13 visible on both. Her left arm is extended to her side for balance as she looks down intently during a football match. Blurred in the background are fences positioned in front of a stand with seats in it

'Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story'

After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.

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Africa prepares for historic Olympic moment at Dakar 2026

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a "monumental" impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.

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A triptych showing colourful football fans, from left to right, from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. All three are visible so that only their upper bodies can be seen

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.

22 Jul 2026