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Otto Addo will look to get Ghanas 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign up and running against Niger at the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco on Monday, September 9. Kick-off is at 5pm CAT (SA, GMT+2) The Black Stars bring up the rear in Group F after suffering an a

Senegal will aim to take out their frustration at a slow start to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign when they face Burundi in a Group L clash at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi, on Monday 9 September. Senegal looked to be on course for an openin

Nigeria headlined Saturdays action in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers thanks to their emphatic win, while Cameroon and Mauritania also secured important opening victories. Nigeria got off to a winning start and went to the top of Group D by defeating Benin 3-0 at the G

Vincent Aboubakars second-half strike proved the difference in Garoua as Cameroon beat Namibia 1-0 at the Roumde Adjia Stadium on Saturday, September 7. The Indomitable Lions struggled in the opening 45 minutes, although they got their act together in the second half and eventually made

Nigeria will headline a trio of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers when they host Group D rivals Benin in Uyo on the early evening of Saturday 7 September. The Cheetahs claimed a stunning 2-1 win over the Super Eagles as recently as June in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, and wil

Mali had to settle for a point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Mozambique at the Stade du 26 Mars on Friday, September 6. The Eagles were trailing at the break after Geny Catamo opened the scoring in the 37th minute, but th

Senegal saw three points slip through their fingers after Burkina Faso scored a dramatic late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium on Friday, September 6. Sadio Manes sixth-minute opener looked to have secured victory for the Lions of Teranga in Dakar, but Ouss

Fridays 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers saw comfortable wins for North African heavyweights Egypt and Morocco, while reigning champions Ivory Coast had to work hard for a 2-0 triumph at home to Zambia. The Elephants, who are the reigning AFCON champions, just about got the

Jean-Philippe Krasso scored a brace of second-half goals to see reigning Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Ivory Coast begin their qualification campaign for the 2025 edition of the tournament with a hard-fought 2-0 home win over Group G rivals Zambia at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Frida