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Nightmare ending, admits Nigeria boss Chelle after Fez thriller against Tunisia

France, Dec. 28 -- The Super Eagles - as they are nicknamed - had soared into a 3-0 lead at the Stade de Fes with goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. But slack marking at a ... Read More


Shocked Tunisians vow to recover mojo for Cup of Nations crunch against Tanzania

France, Dec. 28 -- The clash in Rabat could decide who advances to the last-16 knockout stages with Nigeria who beat Tunisia 3-2 on Saturday night at the Stade de Fes. If Tanzania and Uganda were to ... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 6: Nigeria find danger in dominance

France, Dec. 28 -- Chelle in shock Nigeria boss often appears a wistful, distant figure during press conferences. In the right company - The Review's - he's rather dry and charming. Attracted by the ... Read More


DRC and Senegal finish all square as Benin enter Group D's endgame

France, Dec. 27 -- It was the third time Senegal and the DRC had clashed in 18 months following two meetings during qualifiers for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Seneg... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 5: X factors and amnesia

France, Dec. 27 -- End of an aura And so farewell. Morocco entered the 2025 Cup of Nations drenched in the kudos of an 18-game winning streak. Victory on Day 1 over Comoros made it 19. But the hosts ... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 5: Football, footballers and amnesia

France, Dec. 27 -- End of an aura And so farewell. Morocco entered the 2025 Cup of Nations drenched in the kudos of an 18-game winning streak. Victory on Day 1 over Comoros made it 19. But the hosts ... Read More


DRC coach Desabre targets disciplined approach to counter Senegal threat

France, Dec. 27 -- The sides square off for the third time in 18 months following two matches during the African qualifying campaign for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. ... Read More


Nigeria and Tunisia bosses ignore World Cup fortunes for Cup of Nations clash

France, Dec. 27 -- Tunisia won nine and drew one of their 10 games without conceding a goal to qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Nigeria finished their group second b... Read More


Tributes flow following death of French football coach Jean-Louis Gasset

France, Dec. 26 -- Gasset, who was born in Montpellier, went through the youth ranks at nearby AS Beziers before joining his home town team in 1975. The midfielder stayed at the club as it rose from ... Read More


Morocco boss Regragui warns players to expect Mali reaction at Cup of Nations

France, Dec. 26 -- Following an opening day victory over Comoros, the hosts can advance to the knockout stages of the 2025 tournament with a win in front of fervent partisans. But Regragui said passa... Read More