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With 38.3 million monthly listeners, Nigerian singer Tems leads Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify and closes in on the absolute record held by South African Tyla. Nigerian singer Tems has surpassed South African Tyla in the ranking of Africa’s most listened-to artists on Spotify on a monthly basis. The performer of Love Me Jeje recently […]
Seduced by the journey and the style of the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Angolan Football Federation wants to lure the Malian coach after the Palancas Negras’ failure in Morocco. The Angolan Football Federation is planning an ambitious move on the coaching market. According to Daily Post, the Angolan body […]
Washington and Pretoria have reached a discreet compromise to continue pursuing a controversial U.S. program to admit South African Afrikaners as refugees, despite persistent disagreements between the two capitals. The agreement rests on a series of diplomatic exchanges held in late December 2025, according to reports. For several months now, the U.S. administration has implemented […]
On the eve of their Round of 16 clash with Nigeria, the Mozambican national team advances buoyed by the confidence of its president, who has promised an exceptional bonus in case of an upset. Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde said that the bonus promised by President Daniel Francisco Chapo primarily reflects the trust placed 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 […]
The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has already delivered its verdict for several nations, with six teams officially eliminated from the tournament. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has already delivered its first batch of eliminations. At this stage of the competition, six selections have […]
Gernot Rohr reacted to the Cheetahs’ victory over Botswana’s Zebras (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of AFCON 2025. And the Benin coach congratulated his players on this historic success. For their second outing in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, the Cheetahs dominated Botswana (1-0) at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay […]
With a goal from Yohan Roche in the first half, Benin edged Botswana (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A precious victory that allows the Leopards to bounce back in Group D. Benin collected its first three points at the 2025 CAN after defeating Botswana this Saturday. […]
Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. A match on the second matchday of Group D of AFCON 2025. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced. Benin: Dandjinou-Ouorou-Roche-Verdon-Hassane-Mounie-Tosin-Tidjani-D’almeida-Olaitan-Dokou Botswana:
Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the Benin vs Botswana match this Saturday, as part of the second matchday of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. A match counting toward the second […]
Morena Ramoreboli spoke to the press on Friday, on the eve of the match against Benin in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. And the Botswana coach expects a tough match against the Leopards. Beaten at the start by Senegal (3-0), Botswana is already under pressure at the 2025 Africa Cup […]
Gernot Rohr held a press conference on Friday on the eve of the match against Botswana in the second day of Group D at CAN 2025. And the Benin coach is counting on the return of Steve Mounié and Junior Olaitan to secure the three points in the victory over the Zebras. On Saturday, Benin […]
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. […]
Angola and Zimbabwe squared off this Friday in Marrakech, on the second matchday of Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two teams finished level at 1-1. The second matchday of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opened this Friday afternoon with a clash between Angola and Zimbabwe. […]
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 Nicolas Jackson, Senegal easily beat Botswana (3-0) on Tuesday, as part of the opening day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Listed as favorites to win the title, Senegal got off to an ideal start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Lions of Teranga […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DR Congo played a test match against Zambia on Tuesday as part of preparations for AFCON 2025. And the Leopards won 2-0. Meanwhile, South Africa beat Ghana 1-0; Ghana is not qualified for the tournament. With just days until the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa […]
Thanks to a goal from Sipho Mbule, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana dominated Ghana’s Black Galaxies (1-0) in Dobsonville, confirming an encouraging final test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa recorded a narrow but valuable victory over Ghana (1-0) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in a friendly match played at Dobsonville Stadium. […]
Zambia has unveiled its squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A 28-man group featuring star Patson Daka. Zambia’s national coach, Moses Sichone, has announced the list of players selected for the final phase of AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. The Chipolopolos’ coach has […]
The Comoros coach has unveiled the squad selected for AFCON 2025. And Stéphane Cusin has called up a group of 26 Coelacanths. Comoros will also take part in the final phase of AFCON 2025. The Coelacanths will face Mali, Morocco and Zambia in Group A. A fairly tough group for the Comorians, who aim to […]
The coach of Angola has unveiled the list of players selected for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. And Patrice Beaumelle has called up a 28-man Palancas Negras squad. Angola’s squad for the AFCON 2025 finals has been announced. Coach Patrice Beaumelle has indeed called up 28 Palancas Negras for the tournament, which will take place in […]
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled his final squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A mostly home-based core strengthened by a few foreign-based talents. With less than three weeks until the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, South Africa was the first nation to reveal its squad. Coach Hugo Broos delivered a […]
The African Union – European Union summit, held on 24 and 25 November 2025 in Luanda, was supposed to revive the partnership between the two blocs. Presented as a key moment to put African priorities back at the center, the event was ultimately marked by a strong shift from the initial agenda in favor of […]
Back in a final tournament for the first time since 2012, Botswana has announced an extended squad of 36 players to begin its preparation for AFCON 2025. Morena Ramoreboli is relying on a largely local core strengthened by a few foreign-based players, before facing a tough group with Senegal, DR Congo and Benin. Botswana is […]
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the preliminary list of players selected for AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place from December 21 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. In just a few weeks, the football world will be buzzing to the rhythm of AFCON 2025. The competition will be held in […]
The November international break promises an air of prestige in Luanda. To mark the celebration of its Independence Day, Angola is set to host none other than world champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi. According to several consistent sources, the Angolan Football Federation has made a colossal financial effort to bring the Albiceleste to its […]
With a goal and an assist from Lionel Messi, Argentina easily beat Angola (2-0) this Friday in a friendly in Luanda. Argentina faced Angola this Friday in Luanda as part of FIFA’s November international window. And the Albiceleste won 2-0. Propelled by a once-again decisive Lionel Messi, the Selección upheld their status despite a more […]
