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Benin Republic beat Botswana to secure first-ever AFCON win
The Republic of Benin recorded their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Yohan Roche’s deflected first-half effort earned them a 1–0 win over Botswana and their first points of the 2025 tournament in Rabat on Saturday. Roche combined neatly with returning striker Steve Mounie, who had missed Benin’s opening loss to DR Congo, before lifting a…
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AFCON: Nigeria, Tunisia clash for supremacy in Group C
One of Africa’s most storied football rivalries takes centre stage on Saturday in the Moroccan city of Fès as Nigeria and Tunisia meet in a top-of-the-table Group C encounter of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations at the 35,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès. With three points apiece from their opening games, both sides are poised for a fierce contest as…
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NSC assures total renovation of Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Kaduna stadiums
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that comprehensive renovation works will soon commence at several major stadiums across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview, Dikko disclosed that the Abuja National Stadium will be the starting point of the ambitious project, with Ibadan, Kaduna, Lagos and possibly Uyo also slated for upgrades. According to the…
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Dorgu’s strike earns Man United win over Newcastle
A depleted Manchester United team clung on to climb back into the Premier League’s top five as Patrick Dorgu’s stunning volley proved enough to beat Newcastle at Old Trafford. Missing seven senior players through injury and international duty, including skipper Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Amorim’s side also lost Mason Mount at half-time. But despite Newcastle having 66 per cent possession and…
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Mali hold hosts Morocco in AFCON Group A stalemate
Mali came from behind to draw with Morocco in Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, leaving the host nation on the brink of a place in the knockout stage. It proved to be a tale of two penalties at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervening on both occasions to…
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Super Eagles coach refuses to reveal game plan for Tunisia clash
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is keeping his tactical approach close to the chest ahead of Nigeria’s crucial AFCON 2025 Group C showdown against Tunisia tomorrow. Speaking on Friday ahead of the match, Chelle made it clear that his final plan and team selection would only be decided after careful assessment. The Franco-Malian manager, who expressed his respect for the…
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AFCON: Comoros hold Zambia to goalless draw in Casablanca
Chances were at a premium as Comoros and Zambia played out the first goalless draw of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a low-key encounter in Casablanca. The key moment came midway through the first half when Comoros striker Myziane Maolida thought he had scored the easiest of goals, walking the ball into an empty net from five…
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Salah scores again as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0
Mohamed Salah’s penalty gave Egypt victory over South Africa as the seven-time champions survived playing the second half with 10 men to book a place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a game to spare. Having gone ahead through Salah’s controversially awarded spot-kick in the 45th minute, the Pharaohs swiftly found themselves at…
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AFCON: Angola, Zimbabwe share spoils in Group B tie
Talismanic forwards Gelson Dala and Knowledge Musona both scored as Angola and Zimbabwe each earned their first point in Group B at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Marrakech. Dala, who netted four times at the 2023 finals, rifled Angola in front from To Carneiro’s chipped delivery as part of an incisive move, but returning Zimbabwe legend Musona…
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AFCON: Countdown as Nigeria faces Tunisia in titanic battle
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria and Tunisia will set Fez literally on fire on Saturday as they face off in their second Group C game at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ongoing in Morocco. The Super Eagles, as the Nigerian side is known, and the Carthage Eagles, as the Tunisians are called, will be aiming for their second…
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