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Mauritania will square off with Botswana in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday. Kick-off is at 6:00 pm CAT. The Group C encounter is scheduled to be played at the Cheikha Ould Bodiya Stadium in the capital and largest city of Mauritania, Noua

A busy Friday in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying will see 10 matches played across the continent headlined by reigning champions Ivory Coast taking their first steps toward the next tournament finals. The Elephants, who won the AFCON in dramatic style on home soil earl

Ghanas 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign got off to an agonising start after they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, September 5. The Black Stars created the majority of the chances in Kumasi, but they were undone in the third minute of st

Algeria and Tunisia kicked off their respective 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns with home wins, although Ghana lost in their own backyard. Thursdays action began with a 3-2 win for Burundi against Malawi at the Bingu National Stadium. The Swallows took the lead

In getting their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying quest off to a positive start, Central African Republic recorded a 3-1 win against Lesotho in their opening Group B fixture at Stade El Abdi on Thursday night. Central African Republic got the game off to a dream start at Stade El A

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Ivory Coast will begin the long road to defending their title in 2025 when they face Zambia in a Group G qualifier, set for Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Friday 6 September. Kick-off is at 21:00 CAT. Ivory Coast, who won the continental tournament

Mali are the clear favourites in Group I as they kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Mozambique at the Stade du 26 Mars on Friday, September 6. Kick-off is at 9pm CAT (SA, GMT+2) The Eagles werent at the best in the 2023 edition, although they

Senegal will begin the journey to reclaim their crown when Burkina Faso arrive at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium for their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday, September 6. Kick-off is at 9pm CAT (SA, GMT+2) The Lions of Teranga were favourites

Egypt will lock horns with Cape Verde in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Friday. Kick-off is at 9:00 pm CAT. The Group C encounter is scheduled to be played at the iconic Cairo International Stadium in the capital city of Egypt, Cairo. The