
The best players who never won Afcon?
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.
SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025, 23:16

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

The victims, who include men, women and children, were ambushed on Sunday night as they travelled between villages.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.

Victor Osimhen is determined to lead a “talented” Super Eagles squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to overcome past disappointments.

The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.