AFCON 2025

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group E campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Sudan, sealing control early and finishing strongly in Rabat.

Amad Diallo’s second-half goal proved decisive as Ivory Coast opened their AFCON Group F campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a stubborn Mozambique side in Marrakech.

Burkina Faso pulled off a stunning late comeback to beat Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in their AFCON Group E opener, scoring twice in stoppage time to turn despair into jubilation at Stade Mohamed V.

Tunisia laid down an early marker at the Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-1 win over Uganda, as Elias Achouri starred with two goals in a polished Group C performance in Rabat.

Nigeria opened their AFCON Group C campaign with a 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fes, but not without a scare, as the Taifa Stars pushed the Super Eagles all the way in an entertaining contest.

Théo Bongonda’s early goal proved decisive as Congo DR edged past Benin 1-0 in a tense Africa Cup of Nations Group stage clash, securing a valuable opening victory despite sustained late pressure.

Nicolas Jackson struck twice as reigning champions Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Botswana at the Grand Stade de Tanger, underlining their status as early tournament favourites.

Mohamed Salah scored deep into stoppage time to hand Egypt a dramatic 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener at Stade d'Agadir.

Lyle Foster struck late as South Africa beat Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh, sealing an opening Africa Cup of Nations victory for the first time in 21 years.

Patson Daka struck deep into stoppage time to rescue Zambia from defeat as the Copper Bullets held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener in Casablanca.

Morocco opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group A campaign with a commanding 2-0 win over Comoros at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, setting the tone for their tournament ambitions.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted his side must adapt their approach ahead of a tough trip to Aston Villa, with AFCON absences forcing tactical flexibility at a critical stage of the season.

Mohamed Salah has addressed growing tension at Liverpool after admitting he felt “thrown under the bus,” with teammates and coach Arne Slot insisting the squad has moved on as the Egypt star heads to AFCON with questions surrounding his future.

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Premier League managers are bracing for a difficult period as the Africa Cup of Nations strips several clubs of key first team players, forcing tactical reshuffles and squad depth tests during a demanding stretch of fixtures.