Holders Ivory Coast beat Mozambique 1-0 to start their Africa Cup of Nations defence with calm control and quiet authority in Marrakech.Emerse Fae’s side kept the ball, set the tempo and limited danger, turning steady pressure into a lead early in the second half.The breakthrough...

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah admitted his side were second best as they opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Algeria in Rabat, describing the Fennecs as a team with quality across the board.Speaking after the Group E encounter at...

Veteran forward Riyad Mahrez has been named Man of the Match (MoTM) after scoring a stunning brace on Wednesday to inspire Algeria to defeat Sudan 3-0 in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The former Manchester City superstar started the Group E...

Manchester United winger Diallo scored the winning goal in a hard-earned Ivory Coast victory over Mozambique.

Sudan's coach Kwesi Appiah faced a tough opening match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, where his team fell 3-0 to a dominant Algeria.The Ghanaian tactician remained composed post-game, highlighting the clear gap in quality during the Group E clash at Moulay Hassan...

Amad Diallo took centre stage in Marrakech, guiding Cote d’Ivoire to a narrow win and earning the Man of the Match award on a tense opening night at the Africa Cup of Nations.His sharp movement, tidy control and calm finish made the difference in a game...

Zinedine Zidane attended the AFCON match as his son, Luca, played a key role in Algeria's 3-0 victory over Sudan, showcasing family bonds and football legacy.