Latest Football news and analysis from across Africa.
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Senegal defeated Morocco 1–0 in extra time in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final thanks to a Pape Gueye goal. The match featured a controversial late penalty, a crucial Mendy save, and historic success for Senegal.
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Nigeria defeated Egypt on penalties to secure third place at AFCON 2025 in Morocco, extending their perfect bronze-medal record in Africa Cup of Nations history.
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Hosts Morocco reached the 2025 AFCON final by beating Nigeria on penalties, while Senegal secured a 1-0 win over Egypt. Morocco vs Senegal is set for the final in Rabat on 18 January 2026.
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Algeria 2–0 in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, advancing to face Morocco in the semi-finals.
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AFCON 2025 is underway in Morocco with strong performances from host nation Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt. Here’s a review of the tournament so far, including standout players, tactical trends and key highlights.
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Twelve teams have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco — including debutants Cape Verde and Malawi — as Africa’s women’s football enters a new era of growth, competition, and global visibility.
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Morocco defeats Argentina 2–0 in Santiago to win the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup — becoming the second African nation ever to claim the title, after Ghana in 2009.
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ACCRA, Ghana — October 13, 2025. Ghana has booked its ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, thanks to a decisive strike from Mohammed Kudus early in the second half. The win cements Ghana’s position at the top of CAF Group I, ensuring qualification […]
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Egypt becomes the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a 3–0 win over Djibouti. Meanwhile, South Africa is docked points, and teams like Cape Verde and Ghana enter the final stages.
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Victor Osimhen converts a 16th-minute penalty to beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League, marking the Reds’ second straight loss this week.