The Senegal international enjoyed a standout campaign with Villarreal CF, earning 38% of the vote from fans and expert journalists across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations sees 24 nations competing in a month-long festival of football. Hosts Morocco are favourites to lift the trophy after their incredible run to the ...

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate ...

Patrice Motsepe highlights Africa's potential to win the FIFA World Cup, inspired by Morocco's 2022 run. Will the continent ...

Does Europe need African football fans more than Africa needs European football?

The next generation of African football stars is ready to take over the spotlight as the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations officially kicks off in Morocco. Over the next few weeks, some of the continent’s ...

The stadium lights suddenly went dark. Then, one by one, more than 1,300 phone flashlights flickered on across the stands at ...

Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. A new book, Global China and the ...

From legends like Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o to new stars such as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, African footballers are redefining the sport and contributing to its global appeal. The continent’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sindiswa Mabunda covers the sports landscape in Africa. AfroBallers has transformed from a sports media platform into a ...

Patrice Motsepe watches an AFCON game alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images There has not yet been much of an opportunity to process the announcement shortly before ...

Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has expanded into the Africa football market, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s continued global growth. The move follows extensive research and ...