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Egypt favourites in AFCON last-16 clash

Egypt continue their AFCON 2025 title pursuit on Monday as the record champions face Benin in a round-of-16 clash with quarter-finals firmly in sight. Group B winners, the Pharaohs progressed unbeaten, combining defensive control with moments of attacking quality, including two clean sheets from three matches. AFRICA PICKS: Egypt vs Benin – AFCON bets to bank on Benin arrive as… Read more →

Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on pens in AFCON last 16

Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on pens in AFCON last 16

El Bilal Toure scored the winning spot-kick as 10-man Mali beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after their last-16 tie had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.