Zidane in stands for son Luca's Algeria clean sheet
France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria started its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan on Wednesday.
What the yellow card saga taught Bafana's Mokoena about being a good teammate
There were few positives from Bafana Bafana's three-point FIFA World Cup qualifying points deduction, but being in the centre of the storm taught Teboho Mokoena a lesson about his own, and others', mental health.
Before Broos, there was Pitso - The coaches that led Bafana to AFCON contention
The road back to the top of Africa arguably began years before current coach Hugo Broos took the Bafana Bafana job in May 2021 - as one of his predecessors began transforming South Africa's football.
Bafana don't need Lorch, from both footballing and optics perspectives
Despite winger/attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch's revival at Wydad Casablanca, he remains out of Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad, much to the chagrin of a vocal section of South Africa supporters.
Nigeria at AFCON 2025: Lookman, Iwobi impress in opener; Osimhen, Nwabali don't
Nigeria showed all the qualities that could lead them to AFCON triumph; and all the frailties that could lead to an early exit.
AFCON Day 3: Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia win big; DR Congo in VAR controversy
Four former champions began their AFCON campaigns with victories on Tuesday.
Dove: I'm not concerned about Nigeria's defence (1:02)
Adams: Osimhen and I will only get better for Nigeria (1:01)
Ajayi: World Cup penalty miss drives me (1:08)
Ndidi plans to speak to Osimhen over sub reaction (1:18)
Udoh rates Nigeria a 6/10 in opening AFCON win over Tanzania (1:00)
Was Victor Osimhen justified with his reaction to being substituted? (1:08)
Lookman fires Nigeria to victory over Tanzania
Ademola Lookman's second-half winner helped Nigeria overcome a Tanzania fightback and begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a bright 2-1 Group C victory.
Nwabali, Uzoho, and the keeper conundrum that could scupper Nigeria at AFCON
Stanley Nwabali and Francis Uzoho are the two main characters in Nigeria's goalkeeping drama, with Amas Obasogie the seeming bystander waiting in the wings to pick up whatever scraps drop from that table.
Chelle's future on the line as Nigeria begin AFCON campaign against Tanzania
If history is anything to go by, especially recently, Nigeria should have nothing to worry about. But head coach Eric Chelle has his own future to worry about if the Super Eagles falter.
AFCON 2025 - What Nigeria's Super Eagles can learn from their predecessors
It has been 12 years since Nigeria's Super Eagles won the last of their three Africa Cup of Nations titles, at the 2013 edition in South Africa. What can the current crop learn from those winners?
Osimhen - Nigeria using WC 'pain' as motivation at AFCON
Stung by their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Victor Osimhen said Nigeria are determined to use the Africa Cup of Nations to channel their disappointment into tournament success in Morocco.
Nigeria's Chelle focused on AFCON amid sack talk
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has acknowledged his position with the Super Eagles remains precarious as his team prepares to face Tanzania in its Africa Cup of Nations opener, but is choosing to focus on the job at hand for the moment.
Desabre and his dual nationals - Fallen giants DR Congo are AFCON threats
The great fallen giants of African football, the Democratic Republic of Congo once sat atop the continent -- both international and club football -- but have been overtaken by Africa's other heavyweights.
Salah was visibly frustrated in Egypt's AFCON win, but his hard work paid off
Mohamed Salah cut a frustrated figure for much of Egypt's clash against Zimbabwe on Monday night, but he and Omar Marmoush showed their tenacity to avoid what would have been a shocking defeat.
Foster proved his maturity and brilliance in Bafana's AFCON win
Lyle Foster's winner against Angola in Bafana Bafana's 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener in Marrakesh on Monday proved as much about his maturity off the pitch as his brilliance on it.
Udoh: I don't trust this Nigeria Team (1:39)
Mo Salah scores for Egypt, but doesn't want to talk this time... (0:13)
Salah scores late winner in Egypt's AFCON opener
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time goal to give Egypt a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe to start their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Monday.
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Mali | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zambia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comoros | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Angola | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Tanzania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Uganda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Benin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Botswana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Sudan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mozambique | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |