#AFCON 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

Caf president Patrice Motsepe has unveiled a new era for African football, confirming that Afcon will shift to a four-year cycle after 2027, while introducing an annual African Nations League starting in 2029.

Kenya’s refereeing fraternity is beaming with pride after four top officials were confirmed for duty at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.