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The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria's wild, end-of-year party seasons.

Macauley Bonne plays for Maldon & Tiptree in England's eighth tier, but is going to Afcon with Zimbabwe.

The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.

The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.

Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.

A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.

BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.