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  • InternationalEgypt Survive Benin Battle to Reach AFCON Quarterfinals

    Egypt Survive Benin Battle to Reach AFCON Quarterfinals

    Extra time needed after fierce Benin resistance Egypt booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Benin in Agadir. The Pharaohs were pushed to their limits by a physical and organised Benin side that refused to go quietly. Marwan Attia finally…

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    Kakuta conducts as DR Congo march into knockout stage

    Gaël Kakuta delivered a performance of pure authority as DR Congo sealed second place in Group D of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 with a dominant 3–0 win over Botswana in Rabat. The victory books Les Léopards a heavyweight Round of 16 clash with Algeria, after a…

  • InternationalNigeria finish perfect as Onyedika brace sinks Uganda

    Nigeria finish perfect as Onyedika brace sinks Uganda

    Super Eagles finish group stage in style Nigeria ended the Group C campaign in dominant fashion with a 3–1 win over Uganda in Fès, sealing top spot and bringing Uganda’s AFCON journey to an end. Already qualified after wins over Tanzania and Tunisia, the Super Eagles showed their depth and…

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    Lions roar late as Senegal cruise through Group D

    Senegal sent a clear warning to the rest of the field at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, delivering a composed and ruthless performance to see off Benin and secure top spot in Group D. In a contest that blended control, patience and late drama, the former champions…

  • All Football CompetitionsSouth Africa edge Zimbabwe in AFCON thriller to book knockout place

    South Africa edge Zimbabwe in AFCON thriller to book knockout place

    South Africa secured their place in the knockout stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after surviving a dramatic 3–2 victory over a fearless Zimbabwe side in Group B. In a contest that swung repeatedly and remained tense until the final whistle, Bafana Bafana showed just enough…

  • InternationalMorocco cruise as Mali grind through to AFCON knockouts

    Morocco cruise as Mali grind through to AFCON knockouts

    Atlas Lions deliver statement win to top Group A Morocco responded emphatically to the pressure of a decisive final group match, producing a commanding 3–0 victory over Zambia to finish top of Group A at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The hosts set the tone early, playing…

  • InternationalAngola Frustrate Pharaohs in Agadir Stalemate

    Angola Frustrate Pharaohs in Agadir Stalemate

    Angola on the Front Foot but No Breakthrough Angola and Egypt played out a tense, physical 0-0 draw at the Stade d’Agadir as the Africa Cup of Nations group stage continued to deliver finely balanced contests. While the scoreboard remained untouched, the match was far from lacking intensity, with Angola…

  • InternationalUnderdogs Roar as AFCON Group Drama Explodes

    Underdogs Roar as AFCON Group Drama Explodes

    Mozambique End 39-Year Wait as Gabon Crash Out Mozambique stunned Gabon in a breathless 3-2 victory to record their first Africa Cup of Nations win in 39 years and eliminate the Panthers from the tournament. First-half goals from Faisal Bangal and Geny Catamo gave the Mambas a dream start, punishing…

  • InternationalAmad Lights It Up but Chaos Follows as AFCON Giants Cancel Each Other Out

    Amad Lights It Up but Chaos Follows as AFCON Giants Cancel Each Other Out

    Amad Strikes Again as Ivory Coast Miss Chance to Seal Progress Africa Cup of Nations holders Ivory Coast were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Cameroon in Marrakesh, a result that keeps both sides firmly on course for the knockout stages but satisfied neither.…

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    Morocco Stopped Cold as VAR Drama Ends Perfect Run

    VAR Chaos Halts Morocco’s March Morocco’s stunning 19-game winning streak came to an abrupt end as the AFCON hosts were held to a tense 1-1 draw by Mali in Rabat, with both goals arriving from the penalty spot after VAR intervention. The result denied the Atlas Lions the chance to…

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