The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.

Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.

BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.

Police say another 10 people were injured in the township shooting near Johannesburg, and a manhunt is under way.

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

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.

In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.

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?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

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

South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.

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

David Munyua says there has been a "crazy" reaction in Kenya to his shock victory over world number 18 Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

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.

Kenyan David Munyua causes a huge shock on his PDC World Championship debut, coming back from two sets behind to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker.

DR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke 'honest conversation'.