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Algeria ideally starts their competition by dominating 3-0 Sudan. Riyad Mahrez resplendent as an orchestra conductor. Against a Sudanese team reduced to 10 before the break, Vladimir Petkovic’s men send a message to the competition.
Algérie
For their entry in the competition in Morocco, defending champions Côte d'Ivoire ensured the essential by beating Mozambique at the Grand Stade de Marrakech (1-0). A short but precious victory that ideally launches the Ivorians, who will however have to raise their level and show themselves more decisive during their next two outings.
Côte d'Ivoire enters the stage. The reigning African champions will play their first match of the 2025 edition, against Mozambique. The opportunity for Emerse Faé and his players to start their title defense.
Mozambique
A shaky start for Burkina Faso who almost lost their opener against 10 man Equatorial Guinea. The Stallions who were down five minutes before the end of the game finally imposed themselves 2-1 after an explosive additional time, to temporarily take the lead in Group E.
Burkina faso, Guinée Equatoriale
Algeria and Sudan meet this Wednesday at 15:00 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, for the opening of Group E of the African Cup of Nations. An unprecedented display at this stage of the competition, between an Algeria in search of a renaissance and a Sudan driven by the desire to mark its return.
Algérie
Tragic scenes on Saturday in Burundi as player falls, dies on the spot in a national second division match. Widespread reports suggest the player was holding some fetish coin in his mouth in the course of the game, leading to his death.
Burundi
The first day of group C saw the favorites hold their position. Not without difficulty for Nigeria. The Super Eagles had to work hard to defeat valiant Taifa Stars (2-1). Tunisia did enforced their hierarchy over Uganda. The Carthage Eagles showed authority and mastery by winning 3-1 against the Cranes.
Nigeria, Tunisie
Deprived of several executives and supported by a squad with a deficit in playing time, cohesion and sometimes not very high-level experience, Cameroon is heading towards a group phase of the AFCON at high risk against Gabon, Ivory Coast and Mozambique with lots of newcomers.
Cameroun
The first day of group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promises major lessons. Between a Nigeria expected to vividly show up against Tanzania and a Tunisia facing a Ugandan side in search of a renaissance, the group’s balance could be drawn from the start.
Nigeria
Senegal sent a strong message this Tuesday for their entry into the competition in Morocco. The Teranga Lions, without much difficulties, won 3-0 against Botswana with a double from Nicolas Jackson. Ahead of the second day and the clash against the DR Congo, the Lions are leaders of Group D.
Sénégal, Botswana
After the victories of Morocco, South Africa, or even Egypt, Senegal will try to register on the same dynamic when it enters the competition at AFCON 2025 against Botswana this Tuesday, December 23 at 15h GMT. The challenge is simple for the Lions: win, fill up with confidence, but also show their ambitions.
Botswana, Sénégal
Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations delivered its first lessons this Monday, December 22. Without shining, South Africa and Egypt both won their first matches with the same score (2-1). Precious but imperfect successes, which already announce a duel under high tension between the two favourites of the group.
South Africa
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