Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semi-finals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on penalties in the last 16 […]
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Senegal’s Afcon celebrations overshadowed by threat of sanctions
Senegal might be celebrating their Africa Cup of Nations victory but will anxiously await possible sanctions for their walk-off during Sunday’s final against Morocco. Senegal staged a lengthy protest after a penalty awarded in the dying stages of the game to hosts Morocco after a VAR review, walking off the pitch before returning to continue. […]
Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare
Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory on Saturday, leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. But Tunisia refused to […]
Mo Salah helps 10-man Egypt beat South Africa and book AFCON last-16 place
Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Liverpool star converted a penalty on 45 minutes, and South Africa were denied a spot-kick late in the second half when Yasser Ibrahim appeared […]
Chukwueze calls for AFCON to get same respect as World Cup
Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze believes the Africa Cup of Nations should be given the same level of respect as the World Cup and the European Championship following controversy over the timing of the tournament in Morocco. Initially scheduled to take place in the summer, this year’s AFCON was scheduled for December 21-January 18, depriving leading […]
Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has put aside his travails at Liverpool and is focused on Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success with his national team, coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday. Egypt’s talisman is at the tournament in Morocco on the back of a fiery outburst after being dropped by the Premier League champions, but […]
Striker Amoura has key role as Algeria seek AFCON redemption
Striker Mohamed Amoura is set to be a key figure as Algeria seek redemption at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after disastrous campaigns in the past two editions. The Desert Foxes won the premier African football competition a second time in 2019, edging Senegal 1-0 in the final in Cairo. But […]