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In a long interview given to France 24, Rigobert Song spoke about the CAN 2025 quarterfinal between Cameroon and Morocco. And the former coach of the Indomitable Lions believes that his young compatriots will tame the Atlas Lions. An iconic figure of Cameroonian football, Rigobert Song has not lost his sharp tongue. On the eve […]

As the quarterfinal against Algeria approaches, former Nigerian captain Mikel Obi urged players and staff to avoid any off-field distractions and to focus solely on the objective of winning the continental crown. The former captain of Nigeria, John Obi Mikel, called on the Super Eagles to stand united and avoid any form of distraction in […]

The CAF has announced the date of the draw for the 2026 Africa Women Cup of Nations, scheduled for January 15 in Rabat, as a prelude to a historic 16-team edition hosted in Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the date and venue of the draw for the 2026 Africa Women Cup […]

A few hours before their quarter-final against the Fennecs, Nigerian players and staff would have refused to travel to Marrakech, denouncing the non-payment of their bonuses since the start of the tournament. The Super Eagles are going through a turbulent spell on the eve of their AFCON 2025 quarter-final. Players and members of the coaching […]

Before the highly anticipated showdown with Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON quarterfinal, the captain of the Algerian national team, Riyad Mahrez, warned that the Fennecs will have to deliver a performance of the very highest level to stand a chance of reaching the last four. Algeria’s captain, Riyad Mahrez, expects a highly contested quarterfinal against […]

With a goal by Boulbina in extra time, Algeria defeated the DRC (1-0) this Tuesday in the Round of 16 at CAN 2025. A precious victory for the Fennecs that advance to the quarterfinals. Algeria clinched its quarterfinal berth after a breathless battle against the Democratic Republic of Congo. For a long time the match […]

The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close this Tuesday with two clashes on the schedule: Algeria – DR Congo and Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso. The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Monday with two decisive fixtures. The heavy favorite for […]

Benin kicks off against Egypt this Monday at 5:00 PM (GMT+1), as part of the AFCON 2025 Round of 16. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Note the absence of the Leopards’ captain, Steve Mounié, who is not on the match sheet. The starting XI of the two teams: Egypt’s lineup El […]

Gernot Rohr spoke about Benin’s chances to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And the Leopards coach believes his players are capable of taming the Egyptian ogre. As they head into one of the most high-profile matches in their history, Benin strides forward without any complexes. Facing Egypt in the […]

The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Monday with two big clashes on the schedule: Egypt – Benin, Nigeria – Mozambique. The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations delivered its first verdicts on Sunday evening. The host nation of the tournament, Morocco, sealed their quarterfinal […]

Thanks to their results on the final day of Group A, Morocco, the host nation, and Mali secured on Monday evening their qualification for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two nations join the other teams already qualified for the round of 16. Morocco and Mali sealed on Monday […]

With Mohamed Salah’s penalty, Egypt took the lead over South Africa (1-0) this Friday on the second matchday of Group B at AFCON 2025. A precious victory that allows the Pharaohs to secure their ticket to the round of 16. As favorites for the title, Egypt will play in the knockout stage of AFCON 2025. […]

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Friday in Morocco with four major fixtures spread across Groups A and B. From Angola to Morocco, via Egypt and South Africa, several heavyweights enter a phase already crucial to the tournament. On the occasion of the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco […]

With a brace from Riyad Mahrez, Algeria comfortably beat Sudan (3-0) this Wednesday, on the occasion of the opening day of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. That’s certainly a strong signal sent to the competition. The Algerian side crushed Sudan this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON. Opponents […]

Several matches are on the schedule this Wednesday across Moroccan pitches. Big clashes count toward the opening matchday of the CAN 2025 group stage. Four fixtures are on the schedule this Wednesday, as part of the opening matchday of the CAN 2025 group stage. On this Christmas Eve, Groups E and F swing fully into […]

In a preparatory match played in Cairo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were beaten by the Pharaohs (2-1), an instructive rehearsal before their departure for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria suffered a narrow defeat to Egypt (2-1) on Tuesday evening in a friendly held at Cairo International Stadium as part of their build-up to the […]

On the eve of the kickoff of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Opta’s supercomputer names the Atlas Lions as the main contenders for the title ahead of Egypt and Senegal. A few days before the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Opta’s supercomputer released its projections on the teams most likely […]

The Algerian Parliament is preparing to examine a historic bill aiming to criminalize French colonialism. This text, scheduled to be debated in plenary session on 20, 21 and 24 December 2025, seeks to legally qualify the crimes committed during the colonial period (1830-1962) as crimes against humanity. The bill includes a series of provisions detailed […]

Sami Trabelsi unveiled a 28-player squad mixing returning leaders, defensive stability and targeted tweaks, with the ambition of bringing the Carthage Eagles back to the forefront at AFCON 2025. Tunisia revealed a 28-player list for AFCON 2025, which opens in a few days in Morocco. For this first major appointment of the Sami Trabelsi era, […]

The Egypt national team coach has released the list of players called up for the final phase of AFCON 2025 in Morocco. And Hossam Hassan has called up a group of 28 Pharaohs, including Mohamed Salah. Despite his delicate situation at Liverpool, where he has been relegated to the bench, Mohamed Salah will indeed be […]

The owner of Al Kholood, Ben Harburg, dismissed the idea of a Mohamed Salah transfer to Saudi Arabia, saying the Egyptian star does not fit the demands and spirit of the Saudi Pro League. Al Kholood owner Ben Harburg has firmly dismissed rumours linking Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Pro League, arguing the Egyptian star […]

Morocco’s national team coach, Walid Regragui, published this Thursday the list of players selected for AFCON 2025. Achraf Hakimi is part of the squad. As host of AFCON 2025, Morocco unveiled this Thursday its list of players selected for the competition. Coach Walid Regragui has indeed just announced a group of 28 Atlas Lions for […]