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Egypt claimed a hard-earned 1-0 win over South Africa in a Group B match at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir on Friday to become the first team to progress into the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mohamed Salah’s penalty late in the first half decided the game in favour […]
One of Africa’s most storied and remarkable football rivalries makes another stop on Saturday, this time in the Moroccan city of Fès, as Nigeria and Tunisia clash in a top-of-the-table encounter of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, at the 35,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès. With three points taken by each team from their […]
National Women’s Soccer League side Houston Dash have completed a trade involving Nigerian international defender Michelle Alozie, sending her to Chicago Stars FC in exchange for allocation money. Alozie departs Houston after several seasons with the club, where she established herself as a reliable and versatile defender. Since joining the Dash, she made numerous […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2–1 victory against Tanzania on Tuesday evening in Morocco, building on their status as runners-up from the previous tournament. The three-time African champions were far from fluent but showed enough composure, creativity and attacking threat to deserve […]
Mali and Zambia played out a thrilling 1–1 draw in their opening Group C encounter of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, as both sides shared the spoils in an evenly contested match. Patson Daka scored in the 92nd minute to save Zambia from a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali in their Africa […]
The Super Eagles are set to conclude 2025 in the 38th position globally, as per the latest FIFA rankings published on Monday. Nigeria’s ranking has remained consistent since the last update on November 19, which had seen the Eagles ascend three spots from 41st. They also maintained their status as the sixth-best team in Africa. […]
Nigeria and Tanzania clash in the first match of Group C of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday with the Super Eagles favoured to pick all three points to put their campaign in good stead right from the opening day. The Taifa Stars, coached by Miguel Gamondi, are making only their fourth appearance […]
A sensational overkick head from Ayoub El Kaabi helped hosts Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament – the fourth edition in a row to see the host nation start off with a win. The Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah in Rabat was the center of attention as […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 group stage sets the tone for drama, and Groups E and F look primed to deliver a compelling mix of pedigree, pressure, and potential upsets. From former champions chasing redemption to fearless outsiders ready to shake the hierarchy, these two groups could define the early narrative of the tournament […]
Cameroon’s road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be anything but smooth. Drawn into a fiercely competitive Group F, the Indomitable Lions must navigate not only heavyweight opponents but also internal uncertainty that has cast a shadow over their AFCON ambitions. The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be hosted in Morocco, […]
