10 h. ago Ivory Coast v Cameroon live: Freak own goal denies reigning champions victory in battle of Afcon heavyweights

Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon: A fortunate own goal from Ghislain Konan cancelled out Amad’s superb opener to give both sides a point in Marrakesh

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10 h. ago Ivory Coast v Cameroon live: Freak goal cancels out Amad opener in battle of Afcon heavyweights

The defending Africa Cup of Nations champions face fellow contenders Cameroon

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11 h. ago Ivory Coast v Cameroon live: Mbeumo and Amad clash in battle of Afcon heavyweights

The defending Africa Cup of Nations champions face fellow contenders Cameroon

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13 h. ago Ivory Coast v Cameroon live: Confirmed team news ahead of battle of Afcon heavyweights

The defending Africa Cup of Nations champions face fellow contenders Cameroon

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33 h. ago Afcon 2025: Nigeria hold off Tunisia fightback to secure last

Nigeria 3-2 Tunisia | Tanzania 1-1 UgandaSenegal 1-1 DR Congo | Benin knock out BotswanaNigeria put on an impressive display of attacking prowess but had to hang on in the end for a narrow 3-2 win against Tunisia, becoming the second team to make sure of a place in the last 16.Victor Osimhen netted the opener a minute before half-time, and Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman scored after the break. But Tunisia staged a late comeback with goals from the defenders Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi that set up a frenetic finish. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Nigeria v Tunisia live: Super Eagles survive tense finale to reach Afcon 2025 knockout stages

The top two in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations met in a showdown in Fez

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34 h. ago Nigeria v Tunisia live: Lookman and Osimhen combine for Super Eagles in Afcon 2025 clash

The top two in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations meet in a showdown in Fez

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37 h. ago Nigeria v Tunisia live: Iwobi, Osimhen and Lookman start for Super Eagles in Afcon 2025 clash

The top two in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations meet in a showdown in Fez

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38 h. ago Nigeria v Tunisia live: Team news as Super Eagles continue Afcon 2025 with tough test in Morocco

The top two in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations meet in a showdown in Fez

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41 h. ago Afcon 2025: First tournament win for Benin keeps hope of progress alive

Yohan Roche scores only goal in first halfBotswana out after second group lossBenin kept alive their hopes of staying in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Botswana in Rabat in Group D. It ended a run of 15 games – five draws and 10 defeats – without a win in the competition.Two minutes before the half-hour mark Yohan Roche’s shot from inside the area was deflected in. Botswana hit the bar through Mothusi Johnson but they were unable to avoid a second successive defeat and are now out of the competition.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Afcon 2025: Benin’s first tournament win keeps hope of progress alive

Yohan Roche scores only goal in first halfBotswana are out after second group lossYohan Roche scored a deflected winner as Benin claimed a first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 Group D success against Botswana in Rabat. Benin move to three points from their opening two games, level with Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the table, who were meeting in their second pool fixture in Tangier later on Saturday.Benin took the lead in the 28th minute when Roche played a one-two in the box with his captain, Steve Mounie, and his shot from 10 yards took a wicked deflection off a defender and into the net.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Afcon 2025: Sadio Mané equaliser keeps Senegal on top of group

Mané’s scores his 51st goal for countryBenin win puts Botswana out after second lossSadio Mané scored for Senegal as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday and keep top place in Group D. Cedric Bakambu put DR Congo into the lead in the 61st minute, but Mane equalised eight minutes later with his 51st goal for his country, one of the favourites to win the tournament.The two sides have four points from their opening two games and look set to progress into the last 16 with their final group games on Tuesday. Senegal are ahead of DR Congo on goal difference after they beat Botswana 3-0 in their opening fixture while DR Congo edged past Benin 1-0.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Afcon 2025: Sadio Mané equaliser keeps Senegal top of group and Benin get first win

Mané levels in 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Group DBenin’s 1-0 victory knocks out BotswanaSadio Mané scored for Senegal as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday and keep top place in Group D. Cedric Bakambu put DRC into the lead in the 61st minute, but Mane equalised eight minutes later with his 51st goal for his country, one of the favourites to win the tournament.The two sides have four points from their opening two games and look set to progress into the last 16 with their final group games on Tuesday. Senegal are ahead of DR Congo on goal difference after they beat Botswana 3-0 in their opening fixture while DR Congo edged past Benin 1-0.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Morocco no longer continental pariah as Afcon showcases its global standing

Country pulled out of hosting 2015 tournament but has since become central figure within world footballIt is hard to conceive that Morocco, now the nerve centre for staging Africa’s marquee football events, was a continental pariah 10 years ago.Abruptly pulling out of hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, over fears it would lead to the spread of the Ebola virus in the kingdom, forced the Confederation of African Football to move the tournament to Equatorial Guinea, with less than 90 days to prepare for its staging. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Nigeria XI vs Tunisia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for AFCON

Eric Chelle considering a big selection for Nigeria’s second game at the Africa Cup of Nations

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61 h. ago Hugo Broos reveals Mohamed Salah reaction to 'ridiculous penalty' after South Africa lose AFCON clash

The South Africa boss cut a frustrated figure following a controversial AFCON clash in Agadir

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62 h. ago Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after Mohamed Salah penalty

Seven-time winners are beat Bafana Bafana in a heavyweight Group B showdown

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64 h. ago Coventry v Swansea, Egypt v South Africa, and more: EFL, Afcon 2025 – football live

⚽ Updates from the afternoon Boxing Day football action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail BarryChampionship: Despite failing to properly get his head to a free-kick aimed towards the far post, Jack Robinson somehow manages to take advantage of some slapstick defending to bundle the ball over the line anyway and equalise for Birmingham City against 10-man Derby County. It’s as scruffy a goal as you’ll ever see but the home fans at St Andrew’s won’t care.Millwall 0-0 Ipswich Town: It’s half-time at the Den, where the deadlock between Millwall and Ipswich remains resolutely unbroken. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Egypt vs South Africa LIVE: AFCON latest score, match stream and goal updates

Seven-time winners are back in action against Bafana Bafana in a heavyweight Group B showdown

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65 h. ago Birmingham v Derby, Egypt v South Africa, and more: EFL, Afcon 2025 – football live

⚽ Updates from the afternoon Boxing Day football action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail BarryChampionship: Despite failing to properly get his head to a free-kick aimed towards the far post, Jack Robinson somehow manages to take advantage of some slapstick defending to bundle the ball over the line anyway and equalise for Birmingham City against 10-man Derby County. It’s as scruffy a goal as you’ll ever see but the home fans at St Andrew’s won’t care.Millwall 0-0 Ipswich Town: It’s half-time at the Den, where the deadlock between Millwall and Ipswich remains resolutely unbroken. Continue reading...

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