Benin secures first AFCON victory

Yohan Roche celebrates after scoring a goal for Benin during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Botswana at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Morroco on December 27, 2025. Benin recorded their first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament when they beat Botswana at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah…

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Egypt beat Bafana 1-0 to reach Afcon Round of 16

Egypt play against Bafana Bafana during the AFCON tournament in Morocco on December 26, 2025. Bafana Bafana’s unbeaten run has come to an end. South Africa tasted defeat for the first time in 27 matches, beaten 1-0 by Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B match in Agadir, Morocco. The Pharaohs’ superstar, Mo…

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Senegal start 2025 AFCON campaign on winning note in Morocco

FILE PHOTO: Senegal players during the penalty shootout. Senegal have began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco on a positive note. They beat Botswana 3-NIL in a Group D encounter in Tanger. Bayern Munich striker Nicolas Jackson scored a brace, while Cherif Ndiaye scored the other for the Teranga lions. In the…

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Fans confident as Bafana Bafana face Egypt in crucial AFCON clash

Bafana Bafana players during training. Excitement is building up ahead of this afternoon’s Bafana Bafana Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. Across the country Bafana Bafana supporters are optimistic about a win against Egypt. Some supporters say the team has shown commitment after winning their first match in the AFCON opening match against Angola. Coach…

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Mangaung-FS Rugby Union deal deadlock sparks outcry from DA

FILE IMAGE | The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality says it is concerned by the failure of the municipality to finalise the agreement with the Free State Rugby Union (FSRU). DA Councillor Dirk Kotze says the inability by the mayor to reach an agreement with the…

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