The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) enters an intense stage as the first two quarter-final matchups are set after the weekend’s Round of 16 games. Senegal will meet Mali in the opening quarter-final on Friday, January 9, at 5 pm local time. The Teranga Lions came from behind to beat Sudan 3–1, showing resilience …
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) witnessed heartbreak for four nations as Sudan, Tunisia, Tanzania, and South Africa bowed out at the Round of 16 stage in Morocco. The exits came after Sunday’s intense knockout clashes, leaving fans and pundits reflecting on the fine margins that separate triumph from disappointment in Africa’s premier football …
Morocco booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after a narrow 1–0 win over Tanzania on Sunday. The North Africans controlled much of the match and converted their dominance into a crucial goal. The victory keeps Morocco firmly in contention for the title. Cameroon also reached the last eight with a 2–1 victory …
Sudan hopes an upset win over Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday could prove a catalyst for a cessation of hostilities in their country, or even a longer peace, coach Kwesi Appiah said on Friday. Sudan’s team has reached the knockout stage of the competition for only the second time since they …
Two days after he was hurt in a deadly car crash outside Lagos, Nigeria, British boxing star Anthony Joshua was released from hospital on Wednesday and will continue recovering at home, Nigerian officials said. The two-time heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medallist had been kept for observation at Lagoon Hospital with minor injuries following …
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting striker Victor Osimhen as the key leader for the Super Eagles. The 55-year-old Amunike, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning team, believes that Osimhen’s leadership qualities will be crucial in the quest for …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports claiming that fans will enjoy free entry to stadiums during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The clarification follows widespread rumours suggesting that CAF, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), approved free access to matches due to low turnout at several venues. READ …
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has expressed his disappointment over the absence of teammate Benjamin Fredrick from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Fredrick will miss Nigeria’s AFCON opener against Tanzania on Tuesday due to injury. Speaking to reporters in Morocco ahead of the match, Bassey, who plays for Fulham, …
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has debuted a new look ahead of Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025). The Chippa United player now spots a blonde hairstyle. Fans and teammates have already noticed the change. Nwabali’s new look shows his confidence and readiness for the competition. READ …
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been appointed the new assistant captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen, who will serve as deputy to the newly appointed captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has also been handed the responsibility of taking penalties for the national team. The latest appointments follow a leadership …
