Impressive Nigeria outplay Algeria to book semi-final spot

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Semi Ajayi Strikers Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams grabbed second-half goals as Nigeria powered to a deserved 2-0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to set up a meeting with hosts Morocco in the last four. Osimhen steered home a long cross…

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Diaz shines as Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0

Morocco’s Brahim Diaz playing against Cameroon at the AFCON 2025 Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final clash last night to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years. Diaz has…

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Senegal beat Mali to advance to Cup of Nations semi-finals

Senegal’s Cherif Ndiaye in action with Mali’s Kamory Doumbia  Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal as Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 on Friday to book a semi-final berth at the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time in the last four tournaments. Ndiaye netted after 27 minutes, taking advantage of a goalkeeping howler to put Senegal…

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Nigeria AFCON bonuses settled: Finance minister

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their first goal as Mozambique’s Ernan looks dejected The issue of Nigerian players not receiving bonuses relating to their participation in Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) matches has been resolved, according to the country’s minister of state finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The Super Eagles reportedly boycotted training on Wednesday over…

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Fletcher sought Ferguson’s blessing before taking interim Man U role

Interim Manchester United manager Darren Fletcher during training Darren Fletcher said he had reached out to former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to seek his blessing before taking on the interim role at the club following Ruben Amorim‘s sacking on Monday. Fletcher, 41, will take charge of Wednesday’s Premier League trip to Burnley and may also stay on…

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Bafana Bafana back home after AFCON exit

Bafana Bafana and Cameroon players tackle for a ball during a AFCON game in Morocco. Bafana Bafana have returned home following their exit from the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. They landed at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. Cameroon beat Bafana two-one in the round of 16 on Sunday. Bafana coach…

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Diallo inspires Ivory Coast to 3-0 win over Burkina Faso

Ivory Coast’s winger Amad Diallo was named TotalEnergies man of the match. Winger Amad Diallo scored one goal and created another to continue his excellent form in Morocco as defending champions Ivory Coast eased past Burkina Faso 3-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 fixture in Marrakech on Tuesday. The Ivorians will face record…

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Dramatic late winner puts Algeria into Cup of Nations last eight

Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fiston Mayele in action with Algeria’s Aissa Mandi Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina slammed home a last-gasp winner a minute from the end of extra time as his side overcame the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 on Tuesday to book a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Just as the round-of-16 tie was headed to a…

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