Morocco will pursue legal action over the outcome of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, where opponents Senegal walked off the field to protest a penalty awarded against them but later returned to win the match. Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat, but the hosts had a…
The Group A opener, played at the Petit Stade, marked Nigeria’s second defeat of Algeria in just two weeks, following the Super Eagles’ resounding 2-0 win over the North Africans Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, continued the nation’s impressive start to the 2026 sporting calendar with a hard-fought 25-23 victory over Algeria…
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco. The politicians greeted the players and coaching staff before the team boarded a double-decker bus…
Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved shots from Egypt’s English Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Mamoush to put his side in the driving seat….
The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea. Ethiopia is threatening Eritrea, its diminutive neighbour, making a claim on the Eritrean port of Assab. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently remarked that regaining Red Sea access would correct a “historical mistake” and address an “existential question” for landlocked Ethiopia. Eritrea’s Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel…
The Chairperson described the final as a fitting and memorable conclusion to the tournament, as two formidable African teams of global stature–Senegal and Morocco–met in a contest that reflected the highest standards of African football, competitiveness, and continental pride. “AFCON has once again demonstrated that the beautiful game is a powerful force for unity, bringing…
Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has extended his warm congratulations to the Republic of Senegal following its victory in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Senegal clinched its second AFCON title after defeating host nation Morocco 1-0 in a closely contested final. The decisive…
Stanley Nwabali denies Mohamed Salah, saving two penalties as Nigeria beats Egypt for third place at 2025 AFCON. Published On 17 Jan 202617 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties including the first from Mohamed Salah for Nigeria to beat Egypt 4-2 in a penalty…
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time. Bounou saved from Samuel Chukwueze and…
Morocco beat Nigeria in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night in Rabat to advance to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A game dominated by the hosts from the outset ended 0-0 after the regulation 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra-time. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved shootout strikes from Samuel Chukwueze…
