Senegal wins first Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title Sunday after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the final.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Liverpool's Salah tests positive for COVID-19
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty for Egypt without showing any symptoms.
Sat Nov 14 2020
United won't sign a defender, says Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho ruled out signing a defender in January despite the departure of Eric Bailly for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Sat Jan 07 2017
Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana and Algeria keep title dream alive
A late diving header by Andre Ayew took Ghana through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday alongside favourites Algeria in a dramatic denouement to Group C.
Wed Jan 28 2015
Nigeria lauds footballers after AFCON win
Nigeria's press celebrated the country's Africa Cup of Nations triumph on Monday, with front page headlines and photographs of the victorious Super Eagles with the trophy.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Sunday best ends Nigeria's 19-year Africa drought
Nigeria ended a 19-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought Sunday with a 1-0 final victory over Burkina Faso at Soccer City.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Put relishing Burkina's underdog status
Burkina Faso are lapping up the mantle of underdog bestowed upon them against Nigeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Sun Feb 10 2013
B.Faso, Nigeria in final as Ghana pay the penalty
Nigeria play Burkina Faso Sunday in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final that was unthinkable when the tournament kicked off in mid-January.
Wed Feb 06 2013
Nations Cup sun sets on Ivorian 'golden oldies'
Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast's 'golden generation' headed off into the sunset Sunday having come up short yet again in their quest to be crowned kings of Africa.
Mon Feb 04 2013
Africa Cup: Nigeria, Burkina Faso advance
Nigeria and Burkina Faso reaches the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals Sunday as Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba departed the stage for the last time without the gold medal he craved.
Sun Feb 03 2013
Malian party poopers knock South Africa out
Mali played party poopers in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for the second time within a year as they defeated South Africa 3-1 on penalties Saturday.
Sat Feb 02 2013
Ivory Coast look ahead to Algeria match
Ivory Coast complete their Africa Cup of Nations group phase on Wednesday, playing Algeria at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.
Tue Jan 29 2013
Hat-trick earns corporal Katongo instant promotion
Zambia captain, striker and talisman Christopher Katongo started an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier as an army corporal and finished it as a sergeant.
Mon Jan 14 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024