Dala strike and Musona response leave Angola and Zimbabwe level in Group B
Angola missed the chance to tighten their grip on AFCON Group B after Knowledge Musona struck late in the first half to cancel out Gelson Dala’s opener, forcing a hard fought 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Marrakech.
Amad strike earns Ivory Coast narrow AFCON win over Mozambique
Amad Diallo’s second-half goal proved decisive as Ivory Coast opened their AFCON Group F campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a stubborn Mozambique side in Marrakech.
Late Minoungou and Tapsoba stun Equatorial Guinea as Burkina Faso snatch AFCON opener
Burkina Faso pulled off a stunning late comeback to beat Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in their AFCON Group E opener, scoring twice in stoppage time to turn despair into jubilation at Stade Mohamed V.
Achouri double powers Tunisia past Uganda in Group C opener
Tunisia laid down an early marker at the Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-1 win over Uganda, as Elias Achouri starred with two goals in a polished Group C performance in Rabat.
Kepa heroics send Arsenal into Carabao Cup semis
Kepa Arrizabalaga emerged as the unlikely hero as Arsenal edged Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw, booking a Carabao Cup semi-final showdown with Chelsea.
Ajayi and Lookman fire Nigeria past spirited Tanzania
Nigeria opened their AFCON Group C campaign with a 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fes, but not without a scare, as the Taifa Stars pushed the Super Eagles all the way in an entertaining contest.
Semo strike sends AFC Leopards top after gritty Bidco win
Samuel Semo’s first-half goal sealed a hard-fought 1-0 victory for AFC Leopards over Bidco United at Kasarani, lifting Ingwe to the summit of the FKF Premier League as the season heads into the festive break.
Bongonda strike hands Congo DR narrow AFCON win over Benin
Théo Bongonda’s early goal proved decisive as Congo DR edged past Benin 1-0 in a tense Africa Cup of Nations Group stage clash, securing a valuable opening victory despite sustained late pressure.
Jackson double fires Senegal past Botswana
Nicolas Jackson struck twice as reigning champions Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Botswana at the Grand Stade de Tanger, underlining their status as early tournament favourites.
Salah strikes late as Egypt survive Zimbabwe scare
Mohamed Salah scored deep into stoppage time to hand Egypt a dramatic 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener at Stade d'Agadir.
Foster fires Bafana to rare AFCON opening win
Lyle Foster struck late as South Africa beat Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh, sealing an opening Africa Cup of Nations victory for the first time in 21 years.