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Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
AS Kigali players celebrate their first goal. Al Hilal survived an early scare from AS Kigali as they came from a goal down to secure a 4–2 victory at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Monday, December 29. Courtesy
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Al Hilal crush AS Kigali as Al Merrikh struggle on rain-hit Muhanga pitch

Monday, December 29, 2025
Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire settled for a 1–1 draw on Sunday night at the Marrakech Stadium, leaving Group F wide open. Photo CAF
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AFCON 2025: Cameroon hold  Côte d’Ivoire, Aubameyang’s Gabon eliminated

Monday, December 29, 2025
Forward Lassine Sinayoko leads celebrations after equalizing for Mali from the spot in 1-1 draw against Morocco. Photo courtesy
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AFCON 2025: Mali hold Morocco as 10-man Egypt qualify for Round of 16

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Al Hilal head coach Laurentiu Reghecampf has said his side has learnt a lot of lessons from recent struggles in Rwanda Premier League. Photo by Kellya Raissa Keza
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Reghecampf draws lessons from Al Hilal recent struggles

Friday, December 26, 2025
Both Uganda and Tanzania opened with defeats, but neither is eliminated. Uganda were thrashed 3-1 by Tunisia, whereas Tanzania suffered a 2-1 defeat against Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025: Heavyweights flex muscle as East Africa fights to stay alive

Friday, December 26, 2025
Al Hilal beat Gorilla FC 3-0 on Wednesday at Kigali Pelé Stadium. Courtesy
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M’Barreck scores double as Al Hilal thrash Gorilla FC

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could miss Group FC opening match against Cameroon on Wednesday. Photo courtesy
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AFCON 2025 : Aubameyang doubtful for Cameroon clash

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Brahim Diaz was Morocco's top scorer in Afcon 2025 qualifying last year, netting seven goals. GETTY IMAGES
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Hosts Morocco beat stubborn Comoros in Afcon 2025 opener

Monday, December 22, 2025
Morocco, the home of AFCON 2025. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. 
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What to know about Morocco as it hosts AFCON 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Patrice Motsepe speaks to media in Rabat on Saturday, announcing major changes to CAF's tournaments. SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP via Getty Images
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CAF move AFCON to every four years, launch new African Nations League - Patrice Motsepe

Saturday, December 20, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, December 21, with Morocco proudly hosting the continent’s biggest football tournament. Courtesy
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Could AFCON 2025 mark a turning point for Morocco?

Saturday, December 20, 2025