Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Salah's late strike saves Egypt's blushes against Zimbabwe at Cup of Nations

France, Dec. 23 -- The inconsistent form of the Egypt skipper at his English Premier League outfit Liverpool overshadowed his side's preparation for the game in Agadir. But in the prelude to the kick... Read More


Nigeria boss Chelle urges squad to outdo Cup of Nations feats in Cote D'Ivoire

France, Dec. 23 -- Under the then boss Jose Peseiro, Nigeria overpowered Cameroon in the last-16, edged past Angola in the quarter-final and rode their luck against South Africa to claim a penalty sho... Read More


2025 Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 1: Rains and pains

France, Dec. 22 -- Prince among players Less than four months after officially inaugurating the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Hassanwas back at the venue to lend royal ... Read More


Egypt coach Hassan backs Salah to shine at Cup of Nations despite Liverpool woes

France, Dec. 22 -- "Salah's morale in training is very high," said Hassan on the eve of Egypt's opening match in Group B against Zimbabwe in Agadir. "It is as if he were just starting out with the na... Read More


Egypt boss Hassan backs Salah to shine at Cup of Nations despite Liverpool woes

France, Dec. 22 -- "Salah's morale in training is very high," said Hassan on the eve of Egypt's opening match in Group B against Zimbabwe in Agadir. "It is as if he were just starting out with the na... Read More


Morocco launch 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with victory over doughty Comoros

France, Dec. 22 -- Real Madrid striker Brahim Diaz swept in the opener 10 minutes into the second-half and Ayoub El Kaabi doubled the advantage 20 minutes later with a spectacular bicycle kick. The s... Read More


Hakimi's return for Cup of Nations adds another chapter to defender's legend

France, Dec. 21 -- Not for Regragui a tub-thumping paean to his uber right back during a press conference, just an arid and business-like demeanour before a solitary hack. "I wanted to just deliver t... Read More


Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco to open tournament on record winning streak

France, Dec. 21 -- Morocco enters the 35th edition of Africa's most prestigious football competition riding high on a world record 18-match winning streak, stretching back to March 2024. They are also... Read More


Morocco boss Regragui declares skipper Hakimi fit for Africa Cup of Nations

France, Dec. 20 -- Hakimi, 27, was injured on 4 November while playing for his club side Paris Saint-Germain against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Medical tests showed there was a severe spr... Read More


Joy of six as shootout heroics propel PSG to Fifa Intercontinental Cup

France, Dec. 18 -- The 26-year-old Russian, who played despite the return to fitness of the France international goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, conceded the first penalty but then saved the next three to... Read More