AFCON 2025
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Nigeria cruise past Uganda as Tanzania hold Tunisia in decisive Group C finale
Nigeria wrapped up their Group C campaign in style with a convincing 3-1 victory over Uganda, while Tanzania produced a spirited performance to draw 1-1 with Tunisia, results that brought the curtain down on a dramatic final round in the group.
Morocco power past Zambia to seal Group A top spot as Mali scrape through
Morocco underlined their title credentials with a commanding 3-0 win over Zambia to finish top of Group A, while Mali progressed to the knockouts despite being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Comoros.
Egypt Hold Angola to Seal Group B Top Spot After Tense Stalemate
Egypt finished top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Angola, while the Palancas Negras were left to wait on other results to learn their knockout-stage fate.
Bafana Bafana Dig Deep to Book AFCON Last-16 Place
South Africa survived a dramatic Group B finale in Marrakech, edging Zimbabwe 3-2 in a tense encounter to seal qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, with Oswin Appollis keeping his nerve from the penalty spot late on.
Mahrez Penalty Sends Algeria Through in Group E
Riyad Mahrez calm first-half penalty proved decisive as Algeria edged Burkina Faso 1-0 in a tense AFCON Group E contest, sealing a vital win built on discipline and defensive control.
Sudan Edge Equatorial Guinea in Tight Group E Battle
Sudan claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Group E after a second-half own goal settled a tense and hard-fought encounter in Casablanca.
Mozambique Shock Gabon in AFCON Group F Thriller
Mozambique produced a stunning comeback to beat Gabon 3-2 in a pulsating Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash, denting the Panthers hopes and throwing the group wide open.
Super Eagles Edge Tunisia in Five Goal AFCON Thriller
Nigeria survived a late Tunisia fightback to claim a dramatic 3-2 victory in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash, with goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman proving decisive in Fes.
Ikpeazu Heads Uganda Level as Missed Penalty Denies Cranes Late Win
Uganda were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter after Allan Okello missed a late penalty at Al Medina Stadium.
Mane Rescues Senegal as DR Congo Hold Firm in Tangier
Sadio Mane struck late to cancel out Cedric Bakambu’s opener as Senegal and DR Congo played out a hard fought 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Roche Strike Seals Narrow Benin Win Over Botswana in AFCON Group D
Yohan Roche’s first-half finish proved decisive as Benin edged Botswana 1-0 in a tense Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash in Rabat, keeping their qualification hopes firmly on track.
Late penalties deny Morocco as Zambia, Comoros draw blanks in Group A
Morocco were held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Mali after both sides scored from the penalty spot, while Zambia and Comoros played out a goalless stalemate in a tense Africa Cup of Nations Group A double header.
Salah penalty sends Egypt past South Africa in tight Group B clash
Mohamed Salah kept his cool from the spot as Egypt edged South Africa 1-0 in a bruising AFCON Group B encounter, with the Pharaohs showing resilience to protect their lead deep into stoppage time.
Dala strike and Musona response leave Angola and Zimbabwe level in Group B
Angola missed the chance to tighten their grip on AFCON Group B after Knowledge Musona struck late in the first half to cancel out Gelson Dala’s opener, forcing a hard fought 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Marrakech.
Eyong strike hands Cameroon narrow AFCON win over Gabon
Karl Etta Eyong’s early goal proved decisive as Cameroon edged Gabon 1-0 in a tightly contested Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Agadir.