13 h. ago When is the Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony? Start time and how to watch before Morocco vs Comoros

Traditional curtain-raiser marks the start of the tournament

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16 h. ago How Morocco plans to use hosting Afcon as springboard to become a global football powerhouse

Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on Sunday

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17 h. ago Staging the Africa Cup of Nations part of Morocco's bid to become a soccer superpower

Morocco steps into the spotlight this week with the Africa Cup of Nations as newly built stadiums become an arena to test whether on-field success and hospitality can yield lasting clout as a global soccer power

Politics

18 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo could be back at Man Utd sooner than expected as AFCON fears clear

Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui will all be heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with their respective countries, with a supercomputer predicting when they could return to Manchester United

Politics

18 h. ago When Bryan Mbeumo and Amad could return to Man United as AFCON verdict delivered

Manchester United trio Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui have jetted off to the Africa Cup of Nations and will be unavalible for Ruben Amorim across the next few weeks

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22 h. ago Morocco accused of ‘horrific’ abuse of detained gen Z protesters

As country prepares to host Africa Cup of Nations, families and rights groups tell of police brutality, with hundreds still heldThe arbitrary detention of hundreds of gen Z protesters in Morocco and alleged “horrific” beatings have been condemned by human rights groups, as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.A wave of youth-led demonstrations swept across Morocco in late September and early October – the biggest since the 2011 Arab spring – in protest at underfunded healthcare and education. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Mo Salah could be back at Liverpool sooner than expected as AFCON fears raised

Mohamed Salah will hope to lead Egypt to success at the Africa Cup of Nations and is set to miss a number of Liverpool matches as a result, but one supercomputer reckons he will fall short

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37 h. ago Which Premier League teams will be affected by the Africa Cup of Nations?

Six Sunderland players are off to the tournament but Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa are not losing anyoneBy Opta AnalystThe Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday in Morocco. Thirty-two Premier League players have been selected to represent their national teams at the tournament but some clubs will be hit harder than others.Sunderland have enjoyed an excellent return to the Premier League, with their derby win over Newcastle on Sunday taking them to 26 points from 16 games. They have already picked up more points than the three promoted clubs did last season – Leicester (25), Ipswich (22) and Southampton (12). However, they will have some key absentees over the next month. Six Sunderland players will be with their national teams, representing nearly a fifth of all Premier League players at the tournament, and double the tally of any other club. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Man United contact Fifa after Noussair Mazraoui blocked from Bournemouth match

Morocco wanted Mazraoui to join up with their squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations while Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo were allowed to play

Politics

37 h. ago Man United complain to Fifa after Noussair Mazraoui blocked from Bournemouth match

Morocco wanted Mazraoui to join up with their squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations while Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo were allowed to play

Society

45 h. ago Mo Salah not in Egypt squad as Liverpool forward is left out before AFCON starts

Mohamed Salah was left out of Egypt's squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, with the talismanic Liverpool forward not involved for the Pharoahs

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53 h. ago Mo Salah left out of Egypt squad as decision on Liverpool forward made ahead of AFCON

Egypt played their one and only warm-up friendly before the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday without Mo Salah, with the Liverpool superstar lacking a run of starts ahead of the tournament

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58 h. ago Man Utd left in 'nightmare' situation as AFCON decision brutally hits Ruben Amorim

Ex-Manchester United defender Paul Parker says it will be 'impossible' for Ruben Amorim to cope without Bryan Mbeumo and Amad at the Africa Cup of Nations

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59 h. ago Man United left in 'nightmare' situation as AFCON decision brutally hits Ruben Amorim

Bryan Mbeumo and Amad are going to miss at least three Manchester United matches due to playing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), though the duo are expected to miss even more action

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60 h. ago Man United injury news and AFCON return dates after Bournemouth draw

Manchester United saw three players depart for the Africa Cup of Nations after their 4-4 home draw to Bournemouth in the Premier League

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64 h. ago South Africa vs Ghana LIVE: International friendly match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Tune up for Africa Cup of Nations begins

Society

64 h. ago Premier League club the worst hit by Afcon player departures in Europe

The Africa Cup of Nations is due to get underway on Sunday

Sport

65 h. ago Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Fixtures, TV, table standings as Nigeria, Morocco and Ivory Coast battle for glory

Senegal, Algeria and Egypt are also among the favourites to dethrone Ivory Coast

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66 h. ago Amad issues Man Utd farewell as Ruben Amorim breaks promise in Old Trafford chaos

Manchester United will now be without Amad for an extended period due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations, and he showed precisely what they'll be missing in the thriller with Bournemouth

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69 h. ago Man United injury and suspension news with predicted return dates for Aston Villa clash

Manchester United have several absences within the side, including stars called up for the Africa Cup of Nations, suspension concerns and injury issues before their match against Aston Villa.

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