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23 June 2025
The African Kings Who Ruled Football
Over the past 15 years, Egypt's Mo Salah and Senegal's Sadio Mané have stood as enduring symbols of African excellence on football’s biggest stages, with the trophies and records to show.
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01 February 2024
Here’s Who Will Win AFCON 2023, According to Our Readers
As the Africa Cup of Nations rapidly approaches the final, OkayAfrica polled our readers on Instagram to see who they think will bring home the trophy this year.
Sports
31 January 2024
Five Iconic Memes From AFCON 2023
From sideline reactions to team celebrations, we relive some of the meme-worthy snaps from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports
29 January 2024
Here’s What Went Down in Week Two of AFCON 2023
The drama continued in the tournament’s second week with coaches being fired after losses, dramatic penalty shootouts, and famous faces expressing their disappointment.
Sports
10 January 2024
Where and How To Watch AFCON Games From Anywhere in the World
With Africa’s biennial soccer championship kicking off in a few days, we’ve listed all the different streaming services offering viewers an uninterrupted viewing experience from their respective countries.
Sports
02 November 2023
PUMA Counts Down to AFCON in 2024 With New FtblCulture Collection for African Fans
PUMA's vibrant FtblCulture collection captures the essence of football in Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Egypt ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports
30 January 2019
Ivory Coast Will Host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023
The Confederation of African Football came to an agreement with Ivory Coast to make way for Cameroon to host the tournament in 2021.
News
08 January 2019
Egypt Has Been Named the Host Country For The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt has beaten South Africa and won the bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
News
30 November 2018
Cameroon Has Been Stripped of Hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Football officials say the country failed to prepare for the tournament in time.
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19 January 2015
The Africa Cup Of Nations 2015 Theme Song 'Hola, Hola'
Watch the anthem for the Africa Cup Of Nations 2015 from Cano, Molare, Manni Bella, Toofan, Eddy Kenzo, Singuila, Arielle T & Wizboyy.
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