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For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its room for maneuver in a tough Group D. Benin missed its AFCON 2025 opener. Facing DR Congo this Tuesday in Rabat, the Cheetahs fell by the narrowest […]

The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick off their campaigns, while Benin hopes to pull off a surprise in what already promises to be a very competitive tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 […]

At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its very first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. A historic success that could pave the way to qualification for the round of 16. On the eve […]

With goals from Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster, South Africa dominated Angola (2-1) on Tuesday in Morocco, as part of the first matchday of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A successful start for South Africa at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Bafana Bafana picked up their first three […]

In Cotonou, in cafés as well as in hair salons, the same question keeps coming up: what can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025? Qualified for the fifth time in its history, Benin begins AFCON 2025 this Tuesday with a clash against DR Congo. With 24 hours to kickoff, enthusiasm is palpable. After a few […]

With a Patson Daka goal in stoppage time, Zambia snatched a draw against Mali (1-1) on Monday, as part of the opening matchday of AFCON 2025 group stages. The AFCON 2025 group stage continued on Monday with a clash between Zambia and Mali in Group A. The match ultimately ended level (1-1) despite a hard-fought […]

In the latest update published on 22 December, the Benin national team keeps its positions in the FIFA rankings. Gernot Rohr’s Guépards finish the year in 92nd place worldwide and 20th in Africa, in a context of complete stability. December’s FIFA ranking held no surprises for the Guépards. To close out 2025, the Benin side […]

The CAF has appointed the referee who will officiate the match between Benin and the DRC this Tuesday, a fixture in the group stage of AFCON 2025. The African governing body has named South African referee Tom Abongile. The Confederation of African Football has revealed the identity of the referee selected for the Benin – […]

South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, sees Morocco’s Atlas Lions, boosted by their solidity and home advantage, as the strong favorites to win the continental title. South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, gave a blunt analysis of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, ruling out both the Bafana Bafana and several heavyweights of the continent, such as […]

Before Nigeria’s first game at AFCON 2025, striker Victor Osimhen called for focus against Tanzania, while embracing the Super Eagles’ status as favorites in Morocco. Victor Osimhen said the Super Eagles were ready to get down to business against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars, on the eve of their start at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, […]

Overpowered by the former world champion Anthony Joshua’s power in Miami, American boxer Jake Paul was taken in for a suspected jaw fracture while showing his determination to come back stronger. Jake Paul was evacuated to a Miami hospital after his sixth-round defeat to Anthony Joshua due to a suspected jaw fracture. Facing the former […]

On the eve of AFCON 2025, Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen says the Cranes are ready to give the favourites in Group C a hard time and to play the spoilers in Morocco. Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen sent a clear message to the big names in Group C ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: […]

Injured at his club a few days before kick-off, Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and gives up his place to Evann Guessand in the Elephants’ squad. The Ivorian side will have to cope without one of its key players for the 2025 Africa Cup […]

Gathered in Rabat, the Beninese players received the national flag from the hands of the Minister of Sports, a symbolic gesture marking the start of their mission at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. A few days before their kick-off at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, the Benin Cheetahs received the Beninese flag on […]

On the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup draw, the US president, Donald Trump, spoke about his past experience playing football, humorously comparing himself to the two legends of the game. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, made a rather surprising statement by mentioning his past experience playing football, comparing himself — with […]

Lionel Messi’s choice, which placed Kylian Mbappé ahead of Lamine Yamal at the FIFA Best Awards, sparked a heated controversy, notably from Catalan pundit Jota Jordi, who was highly critical of the Argentine captain. El Chiringuito pundit Jota Jordi didn’t mince his words about Lionel Messi after the votes for the FIFA The Best Awards […]

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will be one of the main attractions of the inaugural show of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Saturday at the Fan Zone d’Olm Souissi, ahead of the opening match between Morocco and Comoros. According to the Daily Post, the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will be one of the […]