Egypt test Bafana resolve in AFCON showdown

Egypt’s star power meets South Africa’s control as two opening-round winners collide in a tense Group B clash that could define AFCON momentum.

Yeye backs Bafana to end AFCON wait

Bafana Bafana legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes South Africa have what it takes to end a near three-decade wait for continental glory after opening their AFCON campaign with a hard-fought win over Angola.

In-form Gabon ready to test shaky Cameroon

Cameroon’s AFCON 2025 campaign begins under immediate pressure as they face an in-form Gabon side in a demanding Group F opener that also includes holders Ivory Coast.

Champions Ivory Coast eye strong AFCON start

Ivory Coast begin their AFCON 2025 title defence against Mozambique knowing expectation, rather than surprise, now follows them into every group match.

Europe’s elite tighten grip on €100m player market

As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, updated market valuations have sharpened the picture at the very top of world football.

Achouri, Skhiri silence Uganda in Tunisia’s AFCON opener

Elias Achouri’s double and Ellyes Skhiri’s header helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations .

Lookman stunner saves Nigeria in Tanzania win

Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match.

Jackson bags brace as Senegal breeze past Botswana

Bayern Munich striker Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal eased to a 3-0 victory over Botswana in the Africa Cup of Nations

Bongonda on target as DR Congo beat Benin

DR Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.

Tunisia open AFCON with tricky Uganda clash

Tunisia begin their AFCON 2025 campaign on Tuesday night with a tough Group C opener against Uganda, a fixture that looks tighter than reputation alone suggests.