Salah breaks Egypt scoring record, Tunisia lose to Libya in AFCON qualifier
Salah scored twice to take his international tally to 70 and surpass former captain Hossam Hassan’s record.

Salah scored twice to take his international tally to 70 and surpass former captain Hossam Hassan’s record.









Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
DR Congo beat Equatorial Guinea, while Ivory Coast cruise by Ghana and Cameroon beat Comoros as AFCON qualifiers begin.
Madagascar will attempt to emulate their last shock win over the Super Eagles – a 2-0 victory at AFCON 2019.
A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cites 2025 Africa Cup of Nations treatment as captain steps away from Gabon duty.

Cameroon wins its first WAFCON title, beating Malawi 3–0 in the final.
Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco.
Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.
Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups, prize money and players to watch at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.