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Algeria and Burkina Faso will face each other this Saturday at 17:30 GMT at the Moulay Hassan stadium, in Rabat for the second day in group E. The goal aimed by the two main selections of this group: it is the first place and to qualify in the eighth of the final from this meeting.
Algérie, Burkina faso
The group C clash between Nigeria and Tunisia has kept all its promises. At the end of a thrilling and prolific goal-scoring encounter, it is the Super Eagles who emerge winners over the Carthage Eagles. With 6 points out of 6 possible, Nigeria is qualified for the eighth final and assured to finish first in this pool.
Nigeria, Tunisie
A revenge opportunity for the leaders in Group D, DR Congo opens scoring against Senegal who dominated the game from start. Sadio Mane rises to the occasion to craft an equalizer moments later. With Benin's 1-0 win over Botswana earlier in the day, Group D's fate will only be decided on the last day of play. Even for favorites Senegal.
Sénégal, RD Congo
Benin has finally had their spell broken. The cheaters beat Botswana 1-0 to record their first victory in the history of the competition's group phase. A win that puts a little notch on Senegal and DR Congo in group D
Botswana, Bénin
Benin and Botswana will be playing for their lives in the second match day in Group D, knowing failure to win for either side could mean a leg out of the competition. Both teams were beaten in their group openers by DR Congo and Senegal respectively.
Botswana, Bénin
Morocco will have to wait before validating their ticket for the eighth finals of AFCON 2025. Opposed to Mali on Friday evening in Rabat, the Atlas Lions were held in check (1-1) and will have to wait for the third day to move on to the next round.
Mali, Maroc
The second day of the group phase of AFCON 2025 begins this Friday. In group A, Zambia and Comoros will face each other at the Mohammed-V stadium in Casablanca at 17:30 GMT. It is already a decisive match for both teams.
Zambie, Comores
On the eve of AFCON 2025, on December 20, 2025, CAF dropped the bomb. The African Cup of Nations will now be played every 4 years starting from 2028. There will be an African League of Nations that has also been established. A decision that has been variously appreciated. Here is what some journalists across the continent think about the decision.
Algérie, Burkina faso, Cameroun, Bénin, Ghana
The second day of Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations promises a contrasting Friday, between a duel of giants and an already decisive match. On one hand, Egypt and South Africa replay a classic steeped in history. On the other hand, Angola and Zimbabwe play big, very big, to avoid seeing the exit door approaching too quickly.
Egypte, Angola, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Following turmoils around the team ahead of the competition with the arrival and departures of coaches and players, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are walking on water after their opening win over Gabon. This could be the beginning of a mystery story.
Cameroun
The curtain rose on the 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco. If the Cherifian kingdom keeps its promises in terms of infrastructure, the pitches have already delivered its first truths: top teams mean business and some are here to defy even the Moroccan home soil and take away the trophy. Here are some high and low moments this far.
Algérie, Burkina faso, Cameroun, Gabon
What a time to score his first goal for the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Karl Etta Eyong's lone first half goal was enough to see Cameroon take home all three points against Gabon.
Cameroun
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