International
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Barcelona avoid Copa del Rey upset as Yamal seals win at Racing
Barcelona keep winning after Supercopa triumph Defending champions Barcelona avoided a major scare in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, edging second-division leaders Racing Santander 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals. The result extended Barça’s winning run to 11 matches, coming just days after their Spanish Supercopa victory over Real Madrid.…
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Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final
Penalty drama in Rabat Morocco booked their place in the AFCON final after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in Rabat. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the decisive spot kick to send the hosts through and spark wild celebrations inside a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. It is…
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Mané breaks Egyptian hearts as Senegal reach AFCON final
Senegal edge cagey semifinal in Tanger Sadio Mané once again proved decisive on the Africa Cup of Nations stage as Senegal defeated Egypt 1–0 in a tense semifinal in Tanger. The late strike ended Mohamed Salah’s hopes of finally lifting the AFCON trophy and sent the reigning champions into another…
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AFCON semifinals prediction, four giants chase glory
Tournament reaches breaking point After a thrilling set of quarterfinals, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations now moves into its decisive phase. Only four teams remain, and all of them believe they can lift the trophy. Senegal face Egypt in Tangier, while hosts Morocco meet an in-form Nigeria side in…
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Nigeria Power Past Algeria to Set Up Morocco Semifinal
Super Eagles deliver statement win in Marrakesh Nigeria produced one of the most dominant performances of the Africa Cup of Nations to sweep aside Algeria 2-0 in Marrakesh on Saturday, booking a blockbuster semifinal clash with tournament hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored in…
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Salah Leads Egypt Past Ivory Coast to Set Up Senegal Semifinal
Pharaohs end champions’ reign in Agadir thriller Mohamed Salah scored his fourth goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as Egypt defeated defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in Agadir, booking a heavyweight semifinal clash with Senegal on Wednesday. Egypt, chasing a first AFCON title since 2010, struck early and survived…
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Senegal Edge Mali to Reach AFCON Semifinals After Red Card Drama
Ndiaye strikes as Senegal take control Senegal booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali in Tangiers. Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal in the first half as Aliou Cissé’s side made their dominance count in a tense quarterfinal. The breakthrough…
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Morocco March On as Díaz Extends AFCON Scoring Streak
Díaz delivers again in Rabat Morocco continued their Africa Cup of Nations charge with a composed 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat, booking a place in the quarterfinals and keeping belief alive of a first continental title in more than 50 years. Brahim Díaz was once again the catalyst. The…
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One Moment of Magic Sends Algeria Into AFCON Quarterfinals
A night ruled by discipline and patience Defensive discipline dominated the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash between Algeria and DR Congo in Rabat. From the opening whistle, both teams showed caution, structure and respect for the stakes, resulting in a tense and tightly controlled contest. Clear chances…
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Amad Diallo Leads Ivory Coast Into AFCON Quarterfinals
Champions show their class in Marrakesh Defending champions Ivory Coast booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a convincing 3-0 victory over neighbours Burkina Faso in Marrakesh. Once again, Amad Diallo was the standout performer, delivering another composed and decisive display on the continental stage. The…
