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Nigeria Clinch AFCON 2025 Bronze After Penalty Shootout Triumph Over Egypt

Nigeria wrapped up their TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 campaign on a high note after overcoming Egypt 4–2 in a dramatic penalty shootout, following a goalless draw in the third-place playoff at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Saturday night. The bronze medal encounter lived up to its billing as a tense and tactical affair, with

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Ssenyonjo Hat-Trick Powers AFC Leopards to Emphatic Win Over Tusker

AFC Leopards underlined their title credentials with a ruthless display as they dismantled Tusker FC 4-0 in the headline fixture of round 16 of the 2025/2026 Kenya Premier League played on Sunday, 11th January 2026 at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. Ugandan forward Samuel Ssenyonjo was the undisputed hero of the day, producing a sensational hat-trick and

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AFCON 2025: Title Dream Alive for Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal

The battle for continental supremacy has reached fever pitch after Saturday’s pulsating quarter-final encounters confirmed the final four at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s Super Eagles stamped their authority in Marrakesh with a commanding 2–0 victory over Algeria. Victor Osimhen once again proved decisive, while Adam Akor added the finishing touch to

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AFCON 2025: Heavyweights Collide as Quarter-Final Showdowns Take Shape

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has entered its defining stretch, with the quarter-final picture now almost complete and heavyweight clashes set to dominate the continent’s football conversation. The final confirmation came on Tuesday night in Rabat where Algeria displayed resilience and discipline to overcome DR Congo 1–0 after extra time. In a

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Gabon Government Suspends National Team After AFCON Exit

Gabon’s disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign has triggered sweeping consequences, with the government suspending the national team, dismissing the coaching staff and dropping star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from the Panthers setup. The drastic measures were announced by Gabon’s acting minister for sports, Simplice-Désiré Mamboula, shortly after the team’s exit from the tournament in Morocco,

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AFCON 2025 Knockout Stage Set as Morocco, Ivory Coast and Egypt Learn Round of 16 Fate

The knockout phase of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations has been locked in, serving up a compelling mix of continental giants and ambitious newcomers as the tournament enters its decisive stage in Morocco. Tournament hosts Morocco will carry home expectations into their Round of 16 clash against Tanzania, a side making its first-ever

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AFCON 2025 – Uganda Cranes Player Rating: Uganda 1-3 Nigeria

Uganda Cranes’ AFCON 2025 journey came to an abrupt halt after a 3–1 defeat to Nigeria in their decisive Group C encounter at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. A brace from Raphael Onyedika and a Paul Onuachu strike proved too much for the Cranes, whose evening was further complicated by a red card to substitute

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AFCON 2025 – Sudan And Tanzania Progress To The Round Of 16

Sudan and Tanzania have sealed progression to the Round of 16 at the ongoing AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco, finishing among the four best third-placed teams after the conclusion of Tuesday’s decisive group fixtures. The two CECAFA representatives advance alongside Mozambique and Benin, completing the quartet of third-placed nations that booked slots in the knockout

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AFCON 2025 – Uganda vs Nigeria: History Gives the Cranes Hope

Uganda return to the Africa Cup of Nations spotlight on Tuesday evening knowing history offers encouragement, even if the task ahead remains daunting. The Cranes face three-time champions Nigeria at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with kick-off set for 5:00pm local time (7:00pm in Uganda), in a match that could define their 2025 AFCON campaign.

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Southern Africa Derby Headlines Crucial Group Deciders

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations enters a decisive phase on Monday as the final round of group matches in Groups A and B gets underway, with qualification for the knockout stage firmly on the line. In Group A, Mali take on Comoros in a must-win encounter for both sides. The two nations are tied

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