Africa
Late penalties deny Morocco as Zambia, Comoros draw blanks in Group A
Morocco were held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Mali after both sides scored from the penalty spot, while Zambia and Comoros played out a goalless stalemate in a tense Africa Cup of Nations Group A double header.
Salah penalty sends Egypt past South Africa in tight Group B clash
Mohamed Salah kept his cool from the spot as Egypt edged South Africa 1-0 in a bruising AFCON Group B encounter, with the Pharaohs showing resilience to protect their lead deep into stoppage time.
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.
Eyong strike hands Cameroon narrow AFCON win over Gabon
Karl Etta Eyong’s early goal proved decisive as Cameroon edged Gabon 1-0 in a tightly contested Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Agadir.
Mahrez double fires Algeria past Sudan in AFCON Group E opener
Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group E campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Sudan, sealing control early and finishing strongly in Rabat.
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.
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.
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.