Morocco and Nigeria will meet on Saturday to decide the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after both came through gritty semi-final encounters on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi blocked Comfort Yeboah’s attempt and host Morocco advanced to the championship of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tu

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The highlights this week: Africans express outrage over the Trump administration’s deportation of migrants to Eswatini, the European Union imposes a fourth round of sanctions on officials and companies linked to Sudan’s civil war, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pledge to sign a peace deal.

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations group round provided pulsating excitement, many talking points, and plenty of intrigue, ahead of the knockout stages.

Preparations to host the African Nations Championship, or CHAN, across three East African countries are at an advanced stage ahead of the official kick-off on 2 August. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are co-hosting the event.

Like around the rest of the world, women's soccer is growing in Africa. At the expanded 2023 Women's World Cup, there were four African teams. In addition to Nigeria, Zambia and Morocco made their debuts and South Africa appeared for the second time. Nigeria, South Africa and upstart Morocco all advanced to the round of 16.

From prolific newcomers to returning greats, BBC Sport Africa selects six players to watch at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The Africa Cup of Nations probably will be decided by players who earn their livings in Europe. But the best of the tournament lies in its surprises. By Rory Smith It was the No. 8 who first ...

While Sunderland supporters have been enthused by a fast start to the transfer window, there is concern a number of players could be missing for a month.