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DR Congo wallops Botswana to seal place in knockout stage
A much-changed DR Congo eased to victory over already eliminated Botswana at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but ultimately had to settle for second place in Group D. The Leopards were already assured of a place in the last 16 ahead of kick-off in Rabat and began the final round of fixtures behind table-topping Senegal on goal difference.…
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Tunisia, Tanzania book knockout stage tickets with draw
Tanzania came from behind to hold Tunisia in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a result which sent both sides through to the last 16. The Carthage Eagles, the 2004 champions, needed a point to secure second spot behind Nigeria, while the East Africans advanced as the last of four best-ranked third-placed teams, edging out…
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AFCON: Unstoppable Super Eagles defeat Uganda 3–1
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria made it three wins from three games as the Super Eagles defeated Uganda’s Cranes 3–1 in their final Group C match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Already through to the next round before Tuesday’s match, the Eric Chelle-tutored side dominated much of the encounter, despite playing without a few key players…
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Super Eagles aim for perfect preliminary stage finish against Uganda
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will conclude their Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign today (Tuesday) when they face Uganda in Fez. The Nigerians have already secured the top spot in the group after winning their opening two matches, while Uganda sit at the bottom with just one point, making Tuesday’s encounter crucial for the Cranes’ hopes of advancing.…
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Six teams bow out of AFCON 2025 as group stage nears end
By Tosin Omojola – The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ongoing in Morocco, is gaining momentum as the group stage approaches its conclusion, with six teams already eliminated from the tournament. Going into Tuesday’s matches, Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Comoros have seen their AFCON 2025 dreams come to an end in the preliminary…
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Nwabali, Onyeka battle for fitness ahead of Nigeria–Uganda game
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed doubts over the availability of Stanley Nwabali and Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s final group game against Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking during his pre-match press conference on Monday, Chelle confirmed that both players are currently nursing injuries and may miss Tuesday’s encounter. According to the…
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Anthony Joshua recuperating, says Governor Abiodun
..says British High Commission notified The Ogun State Government has confirmed that world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is recuperating in hospital following a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The accident occurred around midday and involved a Toyota Lexus vehicle conveying Joshua and three other passengers. Two passengers died in the incident and were identified as Ayodele Kelvin…
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Morocco whips Zambia 3-0 to secure Group A top spot
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 hosts Morocco cruised to victory over Zambia to secure top spot in Group A as they welcomed back captain Achraf Hakimi from injury. The Atlas Lions, who held only a two-point cushion over second-placed Mali after taking four points from their first two games, started with intent in Rabat. Ayoub El Kaabi headed them…
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AFCON: Egypt, Angola’s Group B tie ends in stalemate
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt drew with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The seven-time champions fielded an entirely changed starting XI, having already secured top spot heading into their final game, and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir. Angola needed a win to boost…
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South Africa seals round of 16 ticket with 3-2 win over Zimbabwe
South Africa booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech. In a see-saw game, Oswin Appollis’ late penalty helped Bafana Bafana finish second in Group B, behind Egypt, who drew their final game 0-0 against Angola, while Zimbabwe were eliminated in fourth. South Africa…
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