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AFCON 2025: Battle for Golden Boot heats up ahead of semi-finals
With the semi-final line-up confirmed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, attention has shifted beyond the battle for a...
AFCON 2025: A new order takes shape as African coaches command the final four
All four semi-finalists at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will be led by African coaches, guaranteeing that...
AFCON 2025: Behind closed doors, Senegal sharpen focus for Egypt showdown in Tangier
Senegal have taken their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Egypt behind closed doors, staging another discreet...
Ivory Coast’s hopes of retaining their continental crown were shattered on Saturday night after a dramatic 3-2 defeat by Egypt...
AFCON 2025: Wilfred Ndidi sidelined as Nigeria prepare for Morocco test in semi-finals
Wilfred Ndidi will miss Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco after the Super Eagles captain was suspended...
AFCON 2025: Real Madrid hail Brahim Díaz after Morocco star fires Atlas Lions into semi-finals
Real Madrid have praised Brahim Díaz following his outstanding performances for Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as...
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed his delight after the Pharaohs booked their place in the AFCON 2025 semifinals with a...
AFCON 2025: Mohamed Salah repeats controversial assessment after Côte d’Ivoire thriller
Mohamed Salah doubled down on his much‑debated comment about Egypt’s AFCON chances after the 3-2 quarterfinal win over Côte d’Ivoire....
AFCON 2025: Mohamed Salah named Man of the Match in Egypt’s win over Côte d’Ivoire
Mohamed Salah produced a captain’s performance to earn Man of the Match in Egypt’s dramatic 3-2 win over holders Côte...
AFCON 2025: Semi-finals fixtures, venues and kick-off times confirmed
The semi-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights left standing after a...
AFCON 2025: Riyad Mahrez accepts Algeria defeat and closes refereeing debate after Nigeria loss
Algeria exited the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night after a 2–0 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria in Marrakech,...
AFCON 2025: Egypt 3-2 Ivory Coast – Record champions knockout holders to reach semi-finals
Egypt produced a spirited display on Saturday night to eliminate defending champions Ivory Coast with a dramatic 3-2 victory in...
AFCON 2025: Full list of countries that have qualified for the semi-finals
Morocco and Senegal have booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after quarter-final...
AFCON 2025: Vladimir Petkovic admits Nigeria were better after Algeria’s exit
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic cut a calm but disappointed figure after his team’s 2–0 defeat to Nigeria in the AFCON...
AFCON 2025: Victor Osimhen focuses on team over personal glory after starring in Algeria win
Victor Osimhen used Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria to send a powerful message about leadership, insisting the team’s success matters...
Egypt top AFCON history for most own goals
Egypt have moved out on their own as the national team with the most own goals in Africa Cup of...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria coach Éric Chelle hails Super Eagles’ effort ahead of Morocco showdown
Nigeria booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a composed 2–0 win over...
Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, has pledged 500,000 dollars to Nigeria’s Super Eagles if they defeat hosts Morocco...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria nightmare revives Algeria’s painful 2015 memory
Algeria crashed out of AFCON 2025 in the quarterfinals after a bruising 2-0 defeat to a dominant Nigeria side at...