Kunle Fayiga

AFCON 2025: Senegal and DR Congo share spoils in Tangier

AFCON 2025: Senegal and DR Congo share spoils in Tangier

Senegal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw in a clash of heavyweights in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter in Tangier on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Teranga Lions thumped Botswana 3-0 in their opener, while the Leopards got the better of Benin with a narrow 1-0 win. The first half at the Stade Ibn Batouta was a cagey affair, and though...

AFCON 2025: Benin record long-awaited first-ever tournament win

AFCON 2025: Benin record long-awaited first-ever tournament win

Benin recorded their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Botswana 1-0 in their Group D encounter of the ongoing 2025 edition on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Cheetahs had failed to get a win in their four previous tournament outings (2004, 2008, 2010 and 2019 before losing their opener of the current competition 1-0 to DR Congo. Benin thought they had the lead...

AFCON 2025: Zambia and Comoros play goalless draw in Casablanca

AFCON 2025: Zambia and Comoros play goalless draw in Casablanca

Nothing could separate Zambia and Comoros as they played out the first goalless draw of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Tuesday’s Group B game in Casablanca, Afrosport reports. The Chipolopolo snatched a late 1-1 draw in their opener against Mali, while the Coelacanths put in a resilient performance in their 2-0 defeat to hosts Morocco. Comoros had the biggest opportunity in the 19th minute...

AFCON 2025: Angola and Zimbabwe share spoils in Marrakech

AFCON 2025: Angola and Zimbabwe share spoils in Marrakech

Angola and Zimbabwe played out a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter in Marrakech on Friday, Afrosport reports. Both teams were beaten 2-1 in their respective group openers against South Africa and Egypt. The Palancas Negras started the brighter of the two teams and finally broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Gelson Dala struck the ball from the edge...