Entries by BBC News

‘The longest VAR check in history’ – now African football needs to move on /in /by

BBC Sport journalists and pundits look at what happened at the chaotic Afcon final, and what comes next.

‘The longest VAR check in history’ – the fallout from shock Afcon decision /in /by

BBC Sport journalists and pundits look at what happened at the chaotic Afcon final, and what comes next.

Celebrations in Morocco but devastation in Senegal after Afcon decision /in /by

Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Afcon final chaos – key questions answered /in /by

Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

Afcon final chaos – key questions answered /in /by

Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

Senegal government alleges corruption over Afcon /in /by

The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

King praises ‘living bridge’ with Nigeria at glitzy banquet /in /by

At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.

Chinese national charged for trying to smuggle 2,000 ants from Kenya /in /by

Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Morocco awarded Afcon title after CAF overturns result /in /by

Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.

Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba /in /by

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.