Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a gripping 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.
Fresh from crushing semi-final exits at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt and Nigeria return to action on Saturday with pride and bronze medals at stake in the third-place playoff.
Egypt suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal, while Nigeria endured further heartbreak as they were edged out by hosts Morocco on penalties after a tense goalless draw in Rabat. With title dreams dashed, both heavyweights must now refocus for one final push to end their campaigns on a positive note.
Ghana’s Black Queens have been drawn into a manageable yet competitive group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following the official draw held in Salé, Morocco.
Sadio Mané has secured Senegal’s ticket to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, thanks to his lone goal scored just over ten minutes from the end of the semi-final clash against Egypt on Wednesday, January 14, at the Grand Stade of Tangier.
The promising wonderkid has completed his transfer switch to the German heavyweights from the Slovakian top tier campaigners in this January window
The first semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations sees Nigeria face hosts Morocco on Wednesday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. With some of Africa’s finest players on display, including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Achraf Hakimi, this promises to be a blockbuster encounter.
The business end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is upon us, as Senegal and Egypt prepare to clash in a tantalizing semi-final in Tangier on Wednesday, January 14. Both teams have enjoyed strong campaigns, each winning four of their five matches, but the manner of their victories offers contrasting narratives.
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has been appointed as the center-referee for the crunchy game between host Morocco and Nigeria in the semi-final I of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey looks set to leave Villarreal at the end of the season, with head coach Marcelino reportedly deciding not to extend his contract.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed two referees from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, suspending them for the remainder of the tournament following what it described as unsatisfactory performances.
Nigeria are on the brink of making Africa Cup of Nations history as they head into the final stages of the 2025 tournament in Morocco, targeting the record for the most goals scored in a single AFCON campaign.
It is almost impossible to escape the presence of Brahim Diaz at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, both on and off the pitch.
Across Morocco’s host cities, the diminutive midfielder’s image dominates billboards, television adverts and promotional campaigns, mirroring his growing influence on the field. More importantly, Diaz has become a fan favourite and one of the standout performers of the tournament, playing a central role in Morocco’s march to the semi-finals.
