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Novak Djokovic turned back the clock in a five-set classic on Friday to dethrone Jannik Sinner and become the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era. He will meet world number one Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's decider, the Spaniard having earlier battled past Alexander Zverev in another five-set epic.
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Olympique Lyonnais clinched top spot in the Europa League with a 4-2 home win over PAOK on Thursday, while AS Roma squeezed into eighth and direct qualification for the last 16. Lyon recovered from an early goal and a red card to PAOK, while Roma endured a nervy night after Gianluca Mancini was sent off early.
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A living legend in Senegal, wrestler Modou Lô, undisputed champion and 'king of the arenas', is training in Paris alongside professional boxer Souleymane Cissokho. The session offers a break from routine training and a chance to combine wrestling, boxing and future projects between athletes.
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Elena Rybakina battled past Jessica Pegula to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday, with the fifth seed setting up a repeat of her 2023 title match against Aryna Sabalenka, who earlier defeated Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a politically charged semi-final.
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It was a much-anticipated evening for football fans: 18 games, played simultaneously to close off the regular season of the Champions League. The matches brought surprise victories and upsets. PSG, Real Madrid and Inter Milan will all have to go through the playoffs, while Benefica eliminated Marseille at the last second. PSG and Real Madrid will...
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The Confederation of African Football announced Wednesday a series of sanctions affecting both Senegal and Morocco following controversial incidents during the AFCON final, citing "unsporting" behaviour and conduct. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw was banned for five matches, and the Senegal Football Federation was fined $615,000.
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PSG did just enough to beat Auxerre (1-0). Between two Champions League fixtures, the Parisians travelled to Auxerre aiming to regain top spot in the league. The current Ligue 1 champions are closely matched with RC Lens, who are set to face Marseille in a crucial match today.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, hoping for a record 25th Grand Slam crown, both made it through to the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, along with women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka who continued her title charge with a second-set tiebreak – the 20th Grand Slam tiebreak she has won in a row.
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High temperatures in Melbourne triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up champion Jannik Sinner before he battled into the last 16. Two-time champion Naomi Osaka was supposed to be in action in the third round but pulled out hours before because of an abdominal injury.
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With seven Europa League matches under their belt, Lyon have now won six of them. This means they are guaranteed a place in the round of 16 and remain at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Lille suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions and will be playing for their European future next week. Finally, Nice ended their terrible run...
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Marseille's push for a place in the Champions League knockout stages suffered a significant setback on Wednesday as Liverpool delivered a dominant 3–0 victory at the Stade Vélodrome. The home side struggled to convert promising moments into goals, leaving them reliant on a final league match against Club Brugge to reach the play-off round.
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Manchester City suffered one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, losing 3-1 at Norway's Bodo/Glimt, while holders Paris Saint-Germain were beaten late by Sporting Lisbon. Gabriel Jesus struck as Arsenal stayed perfect in the league phase.
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The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs meet this Saturday in Casablanca for the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff. It's a showdown between two heavyweights that have been left disappointed. Both sides will be keen to bow out of the tournament with pride restored.
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Senegal talisman Sadio Mane emerged with more than just the Player of the Tournament award after Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, earning widespread respect for persuading his aggrieved side to complete the match against Morocco. It was Mane who convinced teammates to return to the pitch in Rabat after their coach Pape Bouna Thiaw...
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The Super Eagles have finished in third place at the Africa Cup of Nations for the ninth time, beating Egypt on penalties after neither side managed to break the deadlock. Meanwhile, as they gear up for the final, Senegal have filed a complaint following the reception of their squad in Rabat. Will it be one for hosts Morocco to lose, as they...
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned "unacceptable scenes” during the AFCON final on Monday, calling out certain players and some of the Senegalese staff who left the field for several minutes in the middle of the match. Senegal won the match against Morocco 1-0 after extra time.
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It was a freak AFCON final, as Senegal players walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a last-minute penalty. Brahim Diaz saw his attempt of a panenka saved, only for Pape Gueye to score the winning goal in extra time as Senegal lifted the trophy (1-0) for the second time. We break down all the action with our team in Morocco and in the...
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Senegal erupted in joy Sunday night after the West African country's soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Across the capital Dakar, fireworks lit up the sky, horns blared and people of all ages chanted and danced in the streets, dressed in national colors and holding Senegalese flags.
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Senegal shocked hosts Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 on Sunday, with Pape Gueye scoring in extra time after a chaotic finish. Morocco missed a stoppage-time penalty when Brahim Diaz's chipped effort was easily saved by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy following lengthy protests and disorder.
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As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations nears its conclusion, with Morocco set to face Senegal in the final on Sunday, FRANCE 24 speaks to Leslie Koroma Sr., CEO of Africa Sports Ventures Group, to reflect on the tournament and its spotlight on local talent. Noting that all four semi-finalist teams were coached by locals, Koroma described this as a "sea...
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Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday. The tournament has delivered a final showdown for the trophy between Africa's two modern footballing powerhouses, the continent's best sides according to the FIFA rankings.
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Following their disappointing exits from the Coupe de France in round 16, both Paris Saint-Germain and Lille are eager to bounce back in the Ligue 1. When asked about any doubts he might have about his team, PSG coach Luis Enrique insisted he has complete confidence in his players.
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Following their disappointing exits from the Coupe de France in round 16, both Paris Saint-Germain and Lille are eager to bounce back in the league. The sports recap of the day with FRANCE 24 journalists and a summary of world sports news, both on and off the field.
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Morocco capitalised on home support to stay the course and beat Nigeria on penalties (4-2) in their AFCON semi-final after 120 minutes produced no goals. They'll meet 2021 winners Senegal in the final, after the Lions of Teranga beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 thanks to Sadio Mané's late strike from range. Jean-Émile Jammine is joined by sports...
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Morocco's dream of an AFCON home victory is still alive. Achraf Hakimi's side beat Nigeria on penalties in the semi-finals (0-0, 4-2 on penalties) to set up a thrilling final against Senegal. Morocco are aiming to win their first continental title since 1976, while Senegal return to the final for the third time in seven years.
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The Africa Cup of Nations is reaching a thrilling stage, with the semifinals kicking off this Wednesday as Morocco faces Nigeria and Senegal takes on seven-time champion Egypt in a rematch of their 2021 final, reports sports editor Selina Sykes from Morocco.
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The Africa Cup of Nations is reaching a thrilling stage, with the semifinals kicking off this Wednesday as Morocco faces Nigeria and Senegal takes on seven-time champion Egypt in a rematch of their 2021 final, reports sports editor Selina Sykes from Morocco.
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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen and his teammates put on another powerful performance as they secured a strong lead on the return from half-time. Algeria appeared helpless, with the Super Eagles' uptempo play making for a promising semi-final to come against Morocco.
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Morocco qualified for the AFCON 2025 semi-finals by defeating Cameroon 2-0 in a controlled quarter-final in Rabat. "It's historic. It's been 22 years since Moroccans last saw the national team reach the semi-finals of the AFCON," said Walid Regragui, head coach of the Atlas Lions. Morocco will face the winner of Algeria vs Nigeria on January 14.
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The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs have booked the last spots left to get a chance at lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Morocco. Nigeria's flawless (2-0) performance saw them crush Algeria, who couldn't find a way into the game and were forced to sit back and soften the blows. Egypt, meanwhile, were able to edge past Ivory Coast 3-2 as...
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While Mali's campaign at the African Cup of Nations has ended, their 1-0 loss against Senegal would have been much heavier if it wasn't for their goalkeeper's fantastic saves when the Eagles were reduced to 10 men. Djigui Diarra had already impressed in their penalty shootout against Tunisia and his performances are set to be one of the highlights...
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AFCON host nation Morocco outclassed Cameroon and provided new hope to fans as they sealed a convincing 2-0 win against the Indomitable Lions. Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari found the net either side of half time, but Cameroon were unable to cause any harm up front. Senegal meanwhile needed just a single goal, courtesy of Iliman Ndiaye, to beat a...
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Mohamed Salah's Egypt defeated reigning champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in the quarter-finals and will face Senegal in the semi-finals on Wednesday in Tangiers. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0, setting up a semi-final clash with hosts Morocco.
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Inspired by a Mohamed Salah masterclass – a goal and an assist – Egypt saw off defending champions Ivory Coast at the quarter-final stage to book their place in the last four. The Pharaohs will now face Senegal on Wednesday as they chase a record-extending eighth continental crown.
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Egypt beat defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match on Thursday, with striker Mohamed Salah scoring a goal that brings him one step closer to adding the Africa Cup of Nations winners medal to his trophy cabinet.
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Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scoring record as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final showdown on Friday to keep their title dreams alive. Meanwhile Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Mali.
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After a night of drama, Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first trophy of the year at Marseille's expense, drawing 2-2 before winning 4-1 on penalties. The Parisians kick off 2026 in style, lifting a record-extending fourteenth Trophée des champions, their twelfth in the last 13 editions.
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Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning holders, face arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille this Thursday in Kuwait in the Trophée des champions. After a trophy-laden 2025, PSG are eager to kick off 2026 in the same dominant fashion. Marseille, for their part, are chasing their first piece of silverware since 2012.
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With four goals for Morocco, Brahim Diaz is currently the best goalscorer at the Africa Cup of Nations. Behind him is Ademola Lookman, who on top of scoring three goals for Nigeria has also provided four assists. Who could top the list at the end of the tournament?
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Defending AFCON champions Ivory Coast wasted no time in booking their spot for the quarter-finals, thrashing Burkina Faso 3-0 in the last of the round of 16 games. With young blood finding the target, has manager Emerse Faé found a new recipe for success?
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The Elephants trampled over Burkina Faso with a controlled 3-0 display in Marrakesh, setting up a quarter-final clash against Egypt. Meanwhile, Algeria have Adil Boulbina to thank after the young forward found the net in the 119th minute to avoid a penalty shootout against DR Congo. With most of the favourites having booked their spots for the...
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Tension heated up towards the end of the Super Eagles' 4-0 win against Mozambique. Victor Osimhen appeared to be furious at Ademola Lookman after his teammate kept the ball to himself in front of goal. Is discipline going to be an issue for the Nigerian side going forward?
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One of the biggest clashes of the round of 16 is set to take place this Tuesday. Algeria may have won all of their games so far, but their biggest test is going to be against the Leopards of DR Congo, who've built one of the most exciting teams of the tournament.
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It took the Pharaohs 120 minutes to seal their win against Benin after Jodel Dossou caught Egypt by surprise, scoring for Benin and taking the game into extra time. Egypt have one of the strongest attacks, as well as the best defences in the tournament. But are they performing to their maximum ability?
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Egyptian star Mohamed Salah scored with the last kick in extra time to seal the country's 3-1 win on Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. Meanwhile, Nigeria enjoyed a 4-0 rout of Mozambique on Monday, marching into the African Cup quarter-finals.
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What was largely a slow game between Mali and Tunisia quickly turned into one of the most exciting AFCON encounters so far as Tunisia's Chaouat and Mali's Sinayoko scored on either side of the pitch. With no team able to break the deadlock in extra time, the match went to penalties in which Tunisia were punished for failing to capitalise on the...
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Despite playing with 10 men for 100 minutes, Mali held on to beat Tunisia on penalties and book their spot in the next round. They'll meet Senegal, who also came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1, with Sadio Mané becoming the player with the most assists in AFCON history. We also take a look at hosts Morocco's preparation ahead of their clash with...
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AFCON host nation Morocco struggled to get past Tanzania until striking talisman Brahim Diaz found the net in the second half as Morocco won 1-0. They'll face Cameroon, who took advantage of a poor South African defence. Bafana Bafana failed to score early on and attempted to bounce back at the end of the game, but the Indomitable Lions...
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Despite a minor scare, the Lions of Teranga remained calm, booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Two goals from Pape Gueye and an inspired performance from Paris Saint-Germain's young player Ibrahim Mbaye helped Senegal bring Sudan's AFCON campaign to an end. Senegal will now face Mali, who secured their place...
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Aamir Yunis Abdallah shocked the Lions of Teranga after he fired in an early opener in the sixth minute for Sudan. But Senegal didn't tremble and comfortably retook control of the game, as Pape Gueye scored a brace while Ibrahim Mbaye scored a final goal just minutes after coming on. It was set up by Sadio Mané, who now holds the record for the...
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Senegal face Sudan, who only just made it through as one of the best third-placed teams in their group. Despite being strong title favourites, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw expects a tough challenge and sees this match as the start "of a different competition".
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Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1. Story by Gabrielle Nadler and Natalia Odisharia.
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Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain stayed one point behind surprise Ligue 1 leader Lens after beating Paris FC 2-1 on Sunday in the capital's first men's derby since 1990. Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé scored for PSG. Marseille slipped eight points off the pace after a 2-0 home loss to Nantes.
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Goals either side of halftime from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane sent Cameroon into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Sunday with a 2-1 win over South Africa. Tchamadeu struck in the 34th minute before teenager Kofane sealed victory shortly after the break.
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Brahim Diaz scored the winning goal to lead Morocco to a 1-0 victory over Tanzania Sunday, securing their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals. The Real Madrid player made history by becoming the first Moroccan to score in four consecutive AFCON matches. Despite missing several chances, Morocco's dominant performance extended...
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Ivory Coast delivered a thrilling spectacle on the final Group F day at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Trailing 2-0 after just 21 minutes against already-eliminated Gabon, the Elephants turned the game around in the second half. In the round of 16, Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso on January 6 in Marrakech.
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The Fennecs are just one of two sides to have won all of their games so far at AFCON. Just as Nigeria did yesterday, they've finished top of their group by putting on a show of strength in their 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea, with three goals scored in the first half.
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Defending AFCON champions Ivory Coast were surprised by the Panthers of Gabon, who pounced early on to take a 2-0 lead in the first 21 minutes. Krasso, Guessand and Touré helped the Elephants climb back and secure the top spot of their group, finishing ahead of Cameroon and setting up a round of 16 game against Burkina Faso.
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The fixtures for the AFCON round of 16 have been decided. Ivory Coast finished top of Group F after coming from behind to beat Gabon 3-2. South Africa have a tough match against a sturdy Cameroon side to come after the Indomitable Lions capitalised on an unfortunate own goal by Mozambique's Nené. Meanwhile, Algeria followed in Nigeria's footsteps...
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The last games of the AFCON group stage will take place tomorrow night in Morocco. Among them, the defending champion, Ivory Coast, which has already qualified for the final stage, will play against Gabon, already eliminated from the competition. What's left at stake? Answers with our correspondent Harold Girard in Marrakech.
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Fondly known as AJ, Anthony Joshua is one of Britain's most popular sports personalities. The British boxer was in a "stable condition" in hospital after the Monday car accident that killed two close associates, his promoter said on Monday. A Nigeria traffic compliance agency said that preliminary investigations showed the car involved in an...
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South Africa is to play Zimbabwe in a decisive group B clash after losing to Egypt, automatically qualifying the Pharaohs to the round of 16. For South Africa, it's a matter of laying down their credentials as contenders. In the meantime, host nation Morocco is expected to also join the knockout stages, with the confirmation to come if they win...
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The big battle between the Lions of Teranga and the Leopards of DR Congo saw both teams finish one goal apiece on Saturday. Senegal, who were the winners of the 2021 edition of AFCON, were expected to tame the Leopards of DR Congo, but they were held to a 1-1 draw.
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It was another busy day of AFCON, with four games being played across Morocco, as teams in groups C and D looked to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition. In group D, Benin won their first game ever at an AFCON, beating Botswana 1-0. The battle of the big cats ended in gridlock as the Lions of Teranga drew against the Leopards...
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This Sunday saw the final matches of the second round of AFCON group stage games. In group E, Equatorial Guinea lost to Sudan after an own goal by the National Thunder's Saul Coco. Algeria meanwhile got their ticket to the knockout stages thanks to a converted penalty in the first half. In group F, Gabon and Mozambique exchanged a flurry of shots...
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Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to give Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir on Friday, securing their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Despite being reduced to 10 men after a red card, the Pharaohs held on as South Africa were denied a late penalty of their own.
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After starting their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros, hosts Morocco could become the first team to reach the round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It will be their first major test of the tournament, with the hosts balancing ambition and caution despite being among the favourites. Earlier, Zimbabwe fought back...
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After opening their tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, the Atlas Lions could become the first team to book a place in the AFCON round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It's a first major test for the host nation – ambitious, yet keeping a cautious approach despite their status as favourites.
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Defending champions Ivory Coast made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, edging past Mozambique with a 1-0 victory. Set to face the Elephants on Sunday, Cameroon also got off to a strong start with a 1-0 victory over Gabon. Algeria, meanwhile, cruised to a convincing 3-0 win over Sudan, inspired by a standout...
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Defending champions Ivory Coast started the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique on Wednesday. Amad Diallo scored shortly after half-time to secure the win in the Group F match in Morocco, although Ivory Coast missed several chances to increase their lead.
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Algeria started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Sudan on Wednesday. Captain Riyad Mahrez scored twice, including a goal within the first two minutes, and Ibrahim Maza added a late third as the 2019 champions opened their Group E campaign in Rabat.
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It's one of those New Year's resolutions often blurted out after a big family meal. "I'm going to run a marathon!" But like the cautionary saying "puppies aren't for Christmas, they're for life", one wonders how many realise the error of their ways when they're gasping for air during that first January training run. Or not.
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After failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sacking their coach just weeks before AFCON, Cameroon's national football team is facing an uphill battle ahead of their opening game against Gabon on Wednesday. But newly appointed coach David Pagou says he's up for the challenge. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
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Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign with three points on Tuesday as Ademola Lookman's long-range effort settled a rain-soaked contest against Tanzania in Fes, easing the Super Eagles past stubborn opposition despite missed chances and a brief second-half scare.
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