CAF African Cup of Nations Nigeria 3 – 2 Tunisia FT Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen (right) helped Nigeria take a 3-0 lead, but the Super Eagles were forced to hold on to claim victory in the end (Getty Images) Nigeria withstood a late comeback from Tunisia to reach the last 16…
The 2025 edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) began on Sunday when hosts Morocco took on Comoros. The first few matches so far have seen spectacular goals, late wins and much more. Here’s a summary of everything that happened at AFCON during the first two days… Advertisement Morocco 2-0 Comoros Although the scoreline…
A few days after its debut at AFCON 2025, the Algerian team arrives at the tournament driven by a key indicator: the FIFA ranking. Quietly but surely, the Fennecs have climbed one place, ending 2025 ranked 34th in the world, a symbolic rise that highlights their renewed momentum, even though they have not claimed a…
Every other weekend, they are sworn enemies in search of a major prize in Saudi football: the Roshn Saudi League title. But over the next month, they are brothers in arms as they look to bring continental cutlery to their native Senegal for the second time in the country’s history. Advertisement We are talking, of…
The Bafana Bafana legend is not very satisfied. Doctor Khumalo gives his opinion on Hugo Broos’ selections for the Bafana Bafana team! Legendary South African footballer Dr Khumalo has expressed his strong support for the recent selections of national coach Hugo Broos, specifically praising the inclusion of two players in particular. Advertisement Commenting on the…
The tartan army has been reacting to the “difficult” World Cup draw which paired Scotland’s men’s team with five-time winners Brazil, as well as Morocco and Haiti. Match venues will be announced on Saturday, but Group C matches will all be played in the US in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami. Advertisement Coach…
Sofia Amrabat Another blow for Morocco a few days before the start of AFCON 2025. Sofyan Amrabat was injured yesterday while playing with Betis in the Europa League. On Thursday night Betis hosted Utrecht in the Europa League. At home, coach Manuel Pellegrini presented a full team with Sofyan Amrabat and Isco orchestrating the play…
Celtic midfielder Maria McAneny has been called up for the first time by the Scots for the friendly matches against Ukraine and China. The 21-year-old has been capped by Scotland under-23s. Melissa Andreatta’s team will face Ukraine in Jerez, Spain, on Friday (11:00 GMT) and then China, also at the Estadio Municipal de ChapÃn, on…
