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Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forced extra time. Bounou saved Summerville's spot kick. Saibari scored the winner. Morocco face Canada in the last 16. Here is the full story.

Diop's 91st-Minute Header. Bounou's Save. Saibari's Winning Penalty. Morocco Survive the Dutch.

Cape Verde's historic 2026 World Cup qualification — how a nation of 525,000 built a tournament team across oceans, defeated Cameroon, and earned a place among football's elite for the first time.

Cape Verde at the World Cup: the smallest nation on Africa’s biggest stage Cape Verde's historic 2026 World Cup qualification — how a nation of 525,000 built a tournament team across oceans, defeated Cameroon, and earned a place among football's elite for the first time.

The Lions of Teranga have been stripped of what would have been a second continental title after the CAF Appeal Board upheld Morocco's protest following chaotic scenes in Rabat.

History Overturned: Caf Strips Senegal Of Afcon Crown, Morocco Crowned Champions After Extraordinary Final Walkout The Lions of Teranga have been stripped of what would have been a second continental title after the CAF Appeal Board upheld Morocco's protest following chaotic scenes in Rabat

African players like Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, and Achraf Hakimi continue to prove that talent from the continent is commanding global recognition and wealth.

Top 10 Highest-Paid African Footballers in 2025 Meet the top 10 highest-paid African footballers in 2025, from Riyan Mahrez to Victor Osimhen, as they top charts with record-breaking salaries and global success.

Discover the top 10 under-25 players lighting up CHAN 2024 with skill, speed, and passion, as young African talents make their mark on the continental stage.

Top 10 Under-25 Players Electrifying CHAN 2024 Discover the top 10 under-25 players lighting up CHAN 2024 with skill, speed, and passion, as young African talents make their mark on the continental stage.

From CHAN PAMOJA 2024 upsets to Nigeria’s D’Tigress winning a fifth AfroBasket title, plus major African football transfers, here’s this week’s top African sports news.

3rd - 9th August 2025: Top Picks in African Sport This Week From CHAN PAMOJA 2024 upsets to Nigeria’s D’Tigress winning a fifth AfroBasket title, plus major African football transfers, here’s this week’s top African sports news.

Catch up on the CHAN 2024 group stage action from August 2–6, featuring standout performances from Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and more in a thrilling start to the tournament.

CHAN 2024 Group Stage Highlights So Far (2nd - 6th August) Catch up on the CHAN 2024 group stage action from August 2–6, featuring standout performances from Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and more in a thrilling start to the tournament.

For African sports, what a week! The sporting spirit of the continent was evident in everything from the Rugby Africa Cup finals to thrilling AFCON drama.

13th - 19th July 2025: Top Picks in African Sport This Week For African sports, what a week! The sporting spirit of the continent was evident in everything from the Rugby Africa Cup finals to thrilling AFCON drama. The football transfer window is also buzzing with African players taking the centre stage.