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African Cup of Nations: Nigeria are ‘Super Eagles’ but do you know which country is nicknamed ‘Coelacanths’ after an ancient fish that was once thought to be extinct?

January 01, 2026 11:51 pm

Here's a look at the nicknames and how the teams lived up to them in the group stage which ended Wednesday.

Gabon government suspends national team, sack captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and coach after dismal AFCON showing

January 01, 2026 7:33 pm

After losing their opening two encounters against Cameroon and Mozambique, Gabon, who were already out of the Round of 16 contention for the AFCON, played the last Group stage match against Ivory Coast without Aubameyang as well as Manga.

WATCH: DR Congo fan stands motionless for full 90 mins in country's AFCON matches

January 01, 2026 5:15 pm

The fan had done the same thing in Congo's opening match against Senegal as well.

Morocco coach puts criticism down to passion after Cup of Nations win

December 31, 2025 12:09 am

Morocco has been swept up by Cup of Nations fever with the streets full of people wearing team jerseys or scarves as ‌they go about their business.

Nigeria complete perfect group campaign with 3-1 win over Uganda

December 31, 2025 12:01 am

Nigeria finished top of the pool with nine points followed by Tunisia and Tanzania, who reached the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed sides following their ‌1-1 draw with Tunisia on Tuesday.

South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos sits on the bench ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and South Africa in Marrakech, Morocco. (AP Photo)

South Africa coach Hugo Broos blasts lack of 'AFCON vibe' at Africa Cup in Morocco

December 29, 2025 1:36 am

Even Morocco games, which were all sold out, have featured empty seats with touts blamed for snapping up tickets, frustrating fans’ efforts to get access to the near 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where the home team is playing all its group games.

Achraf Hakimi shakes hands with teammates ahead of the African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match between Morocco and Mali in Rabat, Morocco, Friday, 26, 2025. (AP Photo)

AFCON 2025: Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi asks fans to stop whistling the team at Africa Cup

December 29, 2025 1:18 am

“It’s not normal for the supporters to whistle,” Hakimi said Sunday before Morocco’s final group game against Zambia on Monday. “We need that 12th man.”

Riyad Mahrez at the double as Algeria outclass 10-man Sudan

December 24, 2025 11:24 pm

The captain opened the scoring in the second minute and added to the tally on the ‍hour ⁠mark against a Sudan side who had to play with 10 men for most of the match. Ibrahim Maza came on as a substitute to score Algeria's third five minutes from time.

Lyle Foster's sweet strike fires South Africa to 2-1 victory over Angola

December 23, 2025 1:14 am

South Africa also had a goal disallowed and struck ‍the ⁠crossbar, just about deserving the nervy victory as Angola also had chances and will be disappointed not to have got something from the game.

Excitement building as Morocco prepares to open 35th Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros

December 22, 2025 12:22 am

The Atlas Lions, as the home team is known, are among the favorites to lift what would be just their second Africa Cup title 50 years after their only success in 1976. The final is Jan. 19 next year.