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Cote d'Ivoire boss Fae warns squad to avoid overconfidence against Mozambique

France, Dec. 24 -- The Ivorians outwitted Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the 2023 Cup of Nations to brandish the trophy for a third time. Nearly two years on from that triumph just outside Abidjan, Fae ... Read More


Nigeria open Cup of Nations account with gritty win over Tanzania

France, Dec. 24 -- Semi Ajayi gave the 2023 Cup of Nations runners-up the lead after 18 minutes. He rose the highest to power a header from Alex Iwobi's cross from the right wing past the Tanzania go... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 2: Playing it cool and surprises

France, Dec. 23 -- Chelle-oiled machine The Mali coach, who shall henceforth be known as Saintfiet Tom, was politesse incarnate when referring to Day 2's opponents Zambia. Rave about them, did he. Bu... Read More


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