Morocco overcame Ghana in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their last-four clash. Ghana beat South Africa on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the bronze-medal match on Friday. Keep up to date: Follow Al Jazeera Sport on our website and on X for the latest news, features and live events from around the globe.

Morocco and Nigeria face off this Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Rabat Olympic Stadium for the 2024 Women's AFCON final. Both teams have announced their starting elevens, with their respective captains Ghizlane Chebbak and Rasheedat Ajibade leading the sides.

The U.N. food agency’s regional head says Nigeria is facing “an unprecedented hunger crisis,” and the need for food is rising across west and central Africa while funds are shrinking.

ABUJA (Reuters) -At least 652 children died from malnutrition in the Nigerian state of Katsina in the first six months of 2025, Mèdecìns Sans Frontières said on Friday, an outcome it said it was due to funding cuts by international donors.

Nigeria’s death row has hit 3,688, but executions are stalled as governors refuse to sign warrants, sparking legal and human rights concerns.

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Senate President, David Mark, has described the issues of widespread

Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.It was a record extending 10th triumph for Nigeria, confirming their status as the most successful women’s team in Africa.

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has been picked as Nigeria’s greatest footballer ever, ahead of Rashidi Yekini and Segun Odegbami, causing fans to react.