Osimhen leads Nigeria’s AFCON redemption bid
If there was a moment that summed up Nigeria’s failed World Cup qualifying campaign, it was perhaps Victor Osimhen’s incredible miss during a crunch play-off against Gabon.
Salah, Osimhen and fellow stars aim for Afcon glory
The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties, with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights.
Achraf Hakimi: the pride of his mother’s home town
Achraf Hakimi is an idol across Africa Cup of Nations host country Morocco, but there is a particularly strong feeling of pride in Ksar El Kebir, his mother’s home town. Far from the tumult of the six Cup of Nations host cities, including Casablanca and Marrakesh, Ksar El Kebir is a small provincial city of 120,000 inhabitants not far off… Read more →
Watch: Highlights Algeria v Nigeria
Star striker Victor Osimhen scored one and made another for Akor Adams as Nigeria beat Algeria in their quarter-final clash in Marrakesh to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against hosts Morocco.
Watch: Highlights Egypt v Ivory Coast
Egypt beat defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in a thrilling quarter-final in Agadir on Saturday. Goals by Omar Marmoush, Ramy and Mohamed Salah were enough as Ivory Coast could only reply through an own goal by Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh and Guela Doue.
Egypt dump out holders Ivory Coast; Nigeria to face Morocco
Mohamed Salah’s Egypt knocked reigning champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 win in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
Salah stands between Ivory Coast and semis
Defending champions Ivory Coast face record seven-time winners Egypt in a heavyweight AFCON 2025 quarter-final that pits momentum against pedigree.
Watch: Highlights Mali v Senegal
Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 in their Afcon quarter-final played in Tangiers on Friday. Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye scored the winner.
Watch: Highlights Cameroon v Morocco
Goals from in-form Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari sealed a 2-0 win for Afcon hosts Morocco over Cameroon in their quarter-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Friday night.
Hosts Morocco and Senegal into Afcon last four
Hosts Morocco kept their dream of winning the Africa Cup of Nations in front of their own fans alive with a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the quarter-finals on Friday, while Senegal saw off neighbours Mali to reach the last four.