February 01
Africa: Thrills and Spills As Afcon 2023 Enters Quarterfinals
As Elephants rise and Lions fall, the AFCON's jungle proves no team is safe from the ambush of an upset. With the quarterfinals set, which team will be left standing in Africa's… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria's 'Super Eagles' Flying High Again
Nigeria traveled to Ivory Coast with their ears ringing from all the criticism they'd been hearing. After a successful group stage, coach Jose Peseiro's team are suddenly… Read more »
January 12
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Why Are Player Bonuses So Contentious?
African footballers at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament play for prestige but also for financial reward. Players use tournaments as bargaining chips to secure bonuses… Read more »
January 09
Africa: Will Afcon 2023 Be the Most Competitive Yet?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 has no real favorite, a lot of contenders, a lot of committed stars. And it can still be full of surprises. Read more »
Africa: Will Afcon 2024 Be the Most Competitive Yet?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2024 has no real favorite, a lot of contenders, a lot of committed stars -- everything it needs to be one of the greatest on the pitch. And it can still… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON Headache Risks Wider Fall-Out
When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players. Their absence at a crucial time could change how clubs recruit… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: World Cup - South Africa's Success Deserves Support
South Africa's historic appearance in the 2023 World Cup knockouts is the latest milestone for women's football. The success needs to be matched by off-field investment. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Africa: Africa's World Cup Women - Unfairness Unveiled
Four African teams are competing in the Women's World Cup -- but their enthusiasm is eroded by poor labor conditions, unfair payments and sexual abuse. DW looks at what Africa's… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: Abuse of Black Soccer Players in Germany Shows Endemic Racism - Analysts
Racially abusive posts towards two members of Germany's under-21 soccer team are the latest in a long line of racist insults that have marred German professional football. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Morocco: Morocco Flights Carrying Football Fans to Qatar Canceled
Morocco's state-owned flag carrier said seven flights were canceled due to "restrictions imposed by Qatari authorities." It had announced 30 flights to support the team in the… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Morocco: What's Behind Morocco Fan Violence in Belgium?
It has become somewhat of a pattern that violence breaks out between fans and police in Belgium following Morocco World Cup matches. But what’s fueling the clashes? Read more »
July 21, 2022
Senegal: Sadio Mane Named African Footballer of Year
The Confederation of African Football on Thursday awarded Senegalese forward Sadio Mane African Player of the Year for the second time. Read more »