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AFCON 2025: Lookman strike seals Nigeria's victory over Tanzania - but are the Super Eagles really title-ready?
AFCON 2025: Lookman strike seals Nigeria's victory over Tanzania - but…

23 December 2025 at 15:30 by Devesh Jaganath

The Nigerian national football team kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 victory over a plucky Tanzania in Fez on Tuesday night. Ademola Lookma…

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Tunisia vs Uganda: Skhiri, Mejbri, Okello, among players who could make the difference
Tunisia vs Uganda: Skhiri, Mejbri, Okello, among players who could mak…

23 December 2025 at 09:00 by Devesh Jaganath

Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations bursts into life this evening, and the final curtain on this bumper-to-bumper Tuesday will come from Rabat, where Tunisia face o…

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Nigeria vs Tanzania: Can Tanzania Upset Nigeria’s AFCON Title Hunt
Nigeria vs Tanzania: Can Tanzania Upset Nigeria’s AFCON Title Hunt

23 December 2025 at 06:00 by Geoffrey Ejiga

On paper, Nigeria might've already won their opener against Tanzania. But in truth, it's a very tricky matchup for the Super Eagles as their desperation to crack open the…

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Tunisia vs Uganda: Can Paul Put help the Cranes pull off an upset against fancied Eagles of Carthage?
Tunisia vs Uganda: Can Paul Put help the Cranes pull off an upset agai…

23 December 2025 at 06:00 by Devesh Jaganath

Day 3 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is here, and Group C takes centre-stage with Tunisia set to take on Uganda at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Eag…

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Nigeria vs Tanzania: Three Points for Super Eagles in AFCON Opener?
Nigeria vs Tanzania: Three Points for Super Eagles in AFCON Opener?

23 December 2025 at 05:00 by Geoffrey Ejiga

Nigeria eyes all three points in their opener against Tanzania in what should be their easiest game in Group C. In attack for the Super Eagles are two of the last three A…

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Senegal vs. Bostwana: Will the Zebras Park the Bus or Dare to Challenge the Teranga Lions?
Senegal vs. Bostwana: Will the Zebras Park the Bus or Dare to Challeng…

23 December 2025 at 04:00 by Thobelani Moyo

Senegal and Botswana are set to battle it out at Tangier Grand Stadium on matchday one of the Africa Cup of Nations. This is a Group D, which also features the likes of D…

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₹150 crore for Lionel Messi, but no support for Indian Football?
₹150 crore for Lionel Messi, but no support for Indian Football?

22 December 2025 at 20:00 by Devesh Jaganath

While Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour 2025’ was a massive move for sports in India, bringing the footballing icon to Indian shores also came with a hefty price tag. The GOAT To…

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DR Congo vs Benin: Can the Leopards Take the Next Step in AFCON 2025?
DR Congo vs Benin: Can the Leopards Take the Next Step in AFCON 2025?

22 December 2025 at 20:00 by Joseph King

DR Congo and Benin clash horns in Rabat for the first match of Group D. With group favourites Senegal kicking off a few hours later, this matchup could be crucial in dete…

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AFCON 2025: Appollis, Foster, fire South Africa to 2-1 victory over Angola in heated Group B opener
AFCON 2025: Appollis, Foster, fire South Africa to 2-1 victory over An…

22 December 2025 at 15:01 by Devesh Jaganath

South Africa got off to a winning start at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, securing a 2-1 victory over Angola in a heated exchange in Marrakech on Monday night. Oswin App…

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Egypt vs Zimbabwe: Can Maswanhise be the key player for Zimbabwe?
Egypt vs Zimbabwe: Can Maswanhise be the key player for Zimbabwe?

22 December 2025 at 06:38 by Thobelani Moyo

The Stade Adrar in Agadir is the venue hosting the second fixture between seven-time champions Egypt and underdogs Zimbabwe in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations. Despi…

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South Africa vs Angola: Mofokeng and Maestro, two promising young talents face off
South Africa vs Angola: Mofokeng and Maestro, two promising young tale…

22 December 2025 at 05:00 by Devesh Jaganath

South Africa and Angola will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaigns at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco this evening. Expectations are high for both sides a…

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Mali vs Zambia: Kamory Doumbia to lead Mali to victory?
Mali vs Zambia: Kamory Doumbia to lead Mali to victory?

22 December 2025 at 03:00 by Geoffrey Ejiga

Against a relentless Zambia side in the opening game, it's the likes of Kamory Doumbia that Mali will rely on to secure the win. Doumbia has been Les Aigles (or The Eagle…

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