2 h. ago AFCON final stadium cost £200m to build and caused outrage after just four games

A stadium chosen to host the Africa Cup of Nations final proved to be controversial

Economics

3 h. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago How to watch Senegal vs Morocco: TV channel and live stream for AFCON final today

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a dramatic close in Rabat

Sport

22 h. ago Senegal accuse Morocco of putting ‘players in danger’ before Afcon final

FSF protests about security and accommodation concernsTraining facility and insufficient ticket worries also raisedThe Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has accused Morocco’s local organising committee of undermining their preparations for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the hosts.In a statement on social media, the FSF protested about a lack of adequate security on arrival, inadequate accommodation, confusion over training facilities and insufficient tickets being provided for Senegal fans. Continue reading...

Sport

42 h. ago Morocco aiming to end 50 years of hurt in Afcon final showdown

Morocco have not won the Africa Cup of Nations since 1976

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42 h. ago Your Guardian sport weekend: Australian Open, NFL playoffs and the Afcon final

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago When Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool as Egypt are knocked out of AFCON

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is expected to return to Anfield this week after Egypt's AFCON campaign ended with a 1-0 semi-final defeat to Sadio Mane's Senegal

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3 d. ago Victor Osimhen: Nigeria dealt fresh injury worry as Eric Chelle explains substitution in penalty shootout loss

Osimhen was replaced in extra-time and watched on from the sidelines as Nigeria were beaten by Morocco on penalties in AFCON semi-final

Economics

3 d. ago Nigeria squad’s musical arrival for AFCON semi final showdown with Morocco goes viral

Nigeria’s arrival for their AFCON semi final against Morocco has gone viral after the Super Eagles players made a scene-stealing musical entrance.

Culture

3 d. ago Morocco book place in home Afcon final as Bounou denies Nigeria in shootout

Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final on penalties, beating Nigeria 4-2 in the final shootout after their semi-final ended goalless after extra time.Yassine Bounou saved two spot kicks for the tournament hosts, keeping out Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi’s efforts. Nigeria keeper Stanley Nwabali denied Hamza Igamane with the first save of the shootout, but it proved to be in vain.This report will be updated Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Sadio Mane sends Senegal through to Afcon final as Mohamed Salah’s Egypt bow out

Senegal 1-0 Egypt: Mane was once again the hero for the Teranga Lions and they will now face either hosts Morocco or Nigeria in the final

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3 d. ago Sadio Mané strikes to deny Salah’s Egypt and send Senegal to Afcon final

Some day, perhaps, Mohamed Salah will get the better of Sadio Mané in a major game, but not on Wednesday, not in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. When Senegal beat Egypt in a shootout in the 2021 Afcon final, Mané scored the winning penalty before Salah had the chance to take his. In the shootout in the qualifying playoff for the 2022 World Cup, Salah missed his effort and Mané scored the winning penalty. This time it didn’t get to penalties, but Mané was still the matchwinner, thrashing in the only goal with 12 minutes remaining.Semi-finals, notoriously, are not for the playing but the winning, but this was among the worst of its type. There were fouls, there was grappling, there was time-wasting, there was the feigning of injury, there were countless attempts to influence the referee, there were numerous explosions of faux outrage, there was a lot of sideways passing, and there was very little in terms of imagination or flair or quality. As a spectacle it was awful; as an occ...

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3 d. ago Nigeria XI vs Morocco: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON semi

Big blow for Super Eagles as Wilfred Ndidi sits out AFCON semi-final tie

Events

3 d. ago Mohamed Salah’s foul on Sadio Mane sparks touchline fracas in heated Afcon semi

Substitutes, coaches and members of staff from both sides clashed towards the end of the first half in the Afcon semi-final

Politics

3 d. ago Mo Salah and Sadio Mane incident sparks heated scenes and suspension from AFCON final

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were at the centre of an AFCON clash after the Egypt star fouled his former Liverpool team-mate during the first half of their semi-final showdown

Politics

3 d. ago Is Hollyoaks on today? Channel 4 soap pulled from schedule in huge shake

Hollyoaks won't air on E4 tonight due to coverage of Live AFCON semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco, with the next episode returning Monday, January 19

Politics

4 d. ago Nigeria: Victor Osimhen handed key role in Africa Cup of Nations semi

Osimhen will have added responsibility for Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final clash

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4 d. ago Nigeria XI vs Morocco: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON semi

Big blow Super Eagles as Wilfred Ndidi sits out AFCON semi-final tie

Events

4 d. ago When is Hollyoaks back on? Channel 4 soap removed from schedule in huge shake

Hollyoaks won't air in its usual E4 slot tonight as Channel 4 prioritises AFCON semi-final, with fans waiting until Monday for the next episode

Politics

4 d. ago UK Government says Faslane tugs won't be built in China as union demands clarity

The UK Government faced a backlash from trade unions after it was revealed a £200m contract to build supply vessels for the Royal Navy would go overseas.

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