African Soccer

Africa is home to some of the most talented soccer players and increasingly the club and national teams are taking advantage of the skills of their players.  The African Cup of Nations is the biennial tournament to crown the continental champion. Find official gear of your favorite African Soccer Team at the World Soccer Shop.

  • Burkina Faso spring surprise

    Burkina Faso spring surprise

    Wednesday, 6. February, 2013

    Burkina Faso booked their first ever African Cup of Nations final appearance with a 3-2 victory on penalties over Ghana.

  • Final destination for Nigeria

    Final destination for Nigeria

    Wednesday, 6. February, 2013

    Nigeria booked a place in the African Cup of Nations final after brushing aside Mali with a 4-1 win in Durban.

  • Mali v Nigeria preview

    Mali v Nigeria preview

    Tuesday, 5. February, 2013

    Seydou Keita has dismissed the claim Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi will have the inside track on Mali in their ANC semi.

  • Burkina Faso v Ghana preview

    Burkina Faso v Ghana preview

    Tuesday, 5. February, 2013

    Burkina Faso are dreaming of upsetting the odds once more by beating Ghana to reach the African Nations Cup final.

  • Appiah: Future of Ghana is Very Bright

    Monday, 4. February, 2013

    After beating Cape Verde in the quarterfinals and with Ivory Coast eliminated, Ghana has become many pundits team to beat in the African Cup of Nations. Head coach Kwesi Appiah is happy to be in the semifinal but hesitant to make bold predictions.

  • Burkina Faso knock out Togo

    Burkina Faso knock out Togo

    Sunday, 3. February, 2013

    Burkina Faso beat Togo 1-0 in extra-time on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Ghana.

  • Favourites Ivory Coast out

    Sunday, 3. February, 2013

    Favourites Ivory Coast crashed out of the African Cup of Nations at the quarter-final stage after losing 2-1 to Nigeria.

  • South Africa pay the penalty

    South Africa pay the penalty

    Saturday, 2. February, 2013

    Mali reached the African Nations Cup semi-finals after beating South Africa 3-1 in a penalty shootout on Saturday.

  • Ivory Coast v Nigeria preview

    Ivory Coast v Nigeria preview

    Saturday, 2. February, 2013

    Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has put pressure on himself ahead of the African Nations Cup quarter-final v Ivory Coast.

  • South Africa v Mali preview

    South Africa v Mali preview

    Friday, 1. February, 2013

    Seydou Keita has vowed to help pay his Mali team-mates' bonuses if they beat African Cup of Nations hosts South Africa.

  • Ghana v Cape Verde preview

    Ghana v Cape Verde preview

    Friday, 1. February, 2013

    Kwesi Appiah has warned Ghana about complacency when they face Cape Verde in the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

  • Togo book quarter-final spot

    Togo book quarter-final spot

    Wednesday, 30. January, 2013

    Togo are through to the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after a controversial 1-1 draw with Tunisia in Nelspruit.