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Attia stars as Egypt end Benin's fight to reach last eight at Cup of Nations

France, Jan. 6 -- The Al-Ahly midfielder hit the opener in the 70th minute with a sumptuous side-footed swerving strike from just outside the penalty area. But Hossam Hassan's charges were pulled bac... Read More


South Africa boss urges beaten squad to seek solace in 2026 World Cup trip

France, Jan. 5 -- Cameroon beat Broos' side 2-1 on Sunday night at the Stade Al Barid in Rabat, Morocco. Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring for Cameroon after 34 minutes. Christian Kofane doubled th... Read More


Egypt and Nigeria enter last-16 fray as favourites against Benin and Mozambique

France, Jan. 5 -- Egypt have won the trophy a record seven times and have been beaten finalists on three occasions since the inception of the Cup of Nations in 1957. Benin have reached the quarter-fin... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 9: No dancing for Put as Tanzania party on

France, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's party-poopers As the battle loomed, Paul Put threw down the gauntlet: vanquish Nigeria and qualify for the last-16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and I will invite you... Read More


Tanzania reach Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages for first time

France, Dec. 31 -- Ismael Gharbi gave Tunisia the lead from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time. But Feisal Salum levelled just after the restart in the Group C match at the Stade Prince Moula... Read More


Tanzania reach Cup of Nations knockout stages for first time

France, Dec. 31 -- Ismael Gharbi gave Tunisia the lead from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time. But Feisal Salum levelled just after the restart in the Group C match at the Stade Prince Moul... Read More


Pressure of coaching Nigeria is on another level, says Chelle

France, Dec. 30 -- Chelle's charges enter the tie against Uganda at the Stade de Fes as pool winners following victories over Tanzania and Tunisia. Nigeria laboured to the 2-1 win over Tanzania - a s... Read More


Pressure of coaching Nigeria 'on another level', says Chelle

France, Dec. 30 -- Chelle's charges enter the tie against Uganda at the Stade de Fes as pool winners, following victories over Tanzania and Tunisia. Nigeria laboured to the 2-1 win over Tanzania - a ... Read More


Five things we learned on Day 8: Hakimi up and running

France, Dec. 30 -- Waiting for Achraf His was an arrival eagerly anticipated. And it came in the 64th minute at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. Achraf Hakimi, golden boy of Moroccan footba... Read More


Hakimi returns as Morocco stroll into last-16 at Africa Cup of Nations

France, Dec. 30 -- Hakimi, 27, had been on the sidelines during Morocco's first two matches against Cormoros and Mali. On the eve of their third match in Group A, Morocco coach Walid Regragui said hi... Read More