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Puma have gone early with the first batch of brand-new home and away kits for AFCON 2025. ESPN breaks down the best (and worst) of the lot.

ESPN has the definitive explainer on everything you need to know about Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, including the AFCON table, standings, rules and schedule.

Ademola Lookman's outstanding Serie A double against Napoli demonstrated why he's the hot favourite to win CAF's African Footballer of the Year award for 2024.

Nicolas Jackson may have taken his time to win over Chelsea supporters, but the Senegal international has become a key figure in Enzo Maresca's side.

Former stars play in a friendly match ahead of the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly.

A 96th-minute winner from Sadio Mane earned Senegal a 1-0 win over Malawi and a place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco next year, but Ghana are in serious danger of missing out after a surprise loss to Sudan on Tuesday.

Egypt fans are salivating at the prospect of Marmoush partnering Salah in Mauritania AFCON double-header.

Senegal kept up their unbeaten start to 2026 World Cup qualification with a 1-0 win away at Mauritania on Sunday, while Tunisia also stayed top of their group despite a goalless draw away against Namibia.

Algeria and Senegal both suffered disappointing results in Africa's qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday.

Here are ESPN's picks for the most exciting players who could be set to make their international bows for African nations over the week ahead.