Nigeria will face Mozambique in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the conclusion of group stage matches, Afrosport reports. The knockout phase will take place from Saturday, January 3 to January 6 2026, with two matches played each day as teams battle for places in the quarter-finals. Nigeria, one of the most impressive sides of the group stage, will meet...
Defending champions Ivory Coast produced a stunning comeback to defeat Gabon 3-2 in a thrilling Group F finale at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, sealing top spot in the group and booking a round of 16 clash with Burkina Faso, Afrosport reports. Gabon shocked the title holders with a blistering start. Guelor Kanga opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and just 10 minutes later...
Burkina Faso bounced back from their defeat to Algeria by producing a controlled 2-0 victory over Sudan to confirm second place in Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The Stallions set the tone early and were rewarded for their positive start as Lassina Traore rose above the Sudanese defence to head firmly past the goalkeeper from a corner kick in the...
Algeria underlined their status as one of the standout teams of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by easing to a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea, completing the group stage with a flawless record, Afrosport reports. Even with several changes to the starting line-up, Algeria were dominant from the opening exchanges and effectively settled the contest inside the first half hour, showcasing their depth and attacking...
Nigeria wrapped up the group phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in style, maintaining a 100% record after comfortably defeating Uganda 3-1 in Fes on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Already guaranteed first place in Group C, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle made sweeping changes to his lineup, resting eight players from the previous win over Tunisia. Victor Osimhen led the side as captain, but...
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