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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Gabon have set themselves a target to reach the semifinals at the 2026 Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Courtesy
Handball

Gabon target semis finish at Handball Africa Cup of Nations

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Team captain Peter Kwisanga (L), Dominique Nsabimana (C), and Jackson Uwimana (R) are the goalkeepers named in Rwanda’s final squad for the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship
Handball

CAN Handball: Nsabimana earns late call-up in final Rwanda squad

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Al Hilal SC head coach Laurențiu Reghecampf during a press conference. Courtesy
Football

I know how well Sundowns play, says Al Hilal coach

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the African Nations League will start in 2029. Photo courtesyAfrican Nations League,
Football

What’s African Nations League all about?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rwanda will face Zambia at the opening of their campaign at the 27th Men’s Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 21 at BK Arena.
Handball

CAN Handball: Rwanda to face Zambia in opening match

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The AFCON 2025 final referee Jean Jacques Ndala during the game. internet
Football

What you might have missed in AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 2026
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Football

CAF condemns ‘unacceptable behavior’ that marred AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 2026
President Kagame (c) chats with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18.
Football

PHOTOS: Kagame watches as Senegal lift AFCON 2025 in Rabat

Monday, January 19, 2026
Rwanda Handball team during a training session as Rwanda prepares to host the African Men’s Handball Championship. Courtesy
Handball

CAN Handball: Hosts in high spirits ahead of continental tournament

Monday, January 19, 2026
East African University Rwanda (EAUR) stunned Gisagara Volleyball Club 3-1 on their home court. Courtesy
Volleyball

Volleyball: EAUR end Gisagara’s home dominance

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Egypt and Senegal will host Window 2 of the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers from February 26 to March 1. Courtesy
Basketball

Egypt, Senegal to host Window 2 of 2027 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Sunday, January 18, 2026