Afcon 2021: Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo not released by Al Shabab

Nigeria are set to be without striker Odion Ighalo at the Africa Cup of Nations after club side Al Shabab refuse to release him.

Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon

Dates, favourites and everything else you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday.

Afcon 2021: Coach Conceicao feels weight of Cameroon expectation

Coach Toni Conceicao says Cameroon fans "don't forgive failure" as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Sunday.

Niger police seize record 200kg of cocaine from mayor’s car

The mayor and his driver are arrested for allegedly trying to transport the record haul to Libya.

Cameroon is set to host the much-delayed competition – but what shape is the country in?

As Cameroon prepares to host the much-delayed Africa Cup of Nations competition, what shape is the country in?

Afcon 2021: Attendances capped at 60-80% for tournament in Cameroon

Attendances at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon will be capped at between 60 and 80% of capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Afcon 2021: Zambia on stand-by in case Fifa bans Zimbabwe

Zambia are on standby to play at the Africa Cup of Nations should Zimbabwe be banned by Fifa ahead of Sunday's start of the competition.

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya.

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya.

Ismaila Sarr: Watford release Senegal winger for Africa Cup of Nations

Watford winger Ismaila Sarr joins the Senegal squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after being released by his club.