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Senegal are criticised after Sadio Mane continued playing despite suffering suspected concussion in a "sickening collision" with Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says Super Eagles fans "deserved more" following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Coach Tom Saintfiet says he wants The Gambia, ranked 150th in the world, to be "respected" and regular participants at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2022.

Monday's deadly stampede exposed the troubling side of the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Maher Mezahi.

Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores as Senegal beat nine-man Cape Verde 2-0 in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations, but is then forced off with concussion.

At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.

Morocco are through to the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over stubborn Malawi.

The film, which includes a scene of an actress removing her underwear, stirs anger in Egypt.

Fifa sends its "deepest condolences" to families and friends of the victims of a crush which killed eight people outside a stadium at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon.

Cameroon narrowly beat 10-man Comoros at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite playing against a side with an outfield player in goal and an extra man for 83 minutes.

An army officer says the military have seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré.

President Roch Kaboré has been overthrown and the government and parliament dissolved, the army says.

There have been celebrations in The Gambia as fans celebrated the team reaching the Final 16 of Afcon 2021.

Nigeria interim coach Augustine Eguavoen denies reports he will quit following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Live coverage of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations last 16 game between Guinea and The Gambia (16:00 GMT).

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified.

Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada tests negative for Covid-19 and could now start their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie on Monday.

Zimbabwe captain Knowledge Musona hopes football in the country will improve despite their group-stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.