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...
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...
Riyad Mahrez continued his fine form at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by scoring his third goal in two matches as Algeria edged past Burkina Faso 1-0 in Rabat to secure a place in the last 16, Afrosport reports. The 2019 champions ended a run of two straight group-stage exits thanks to Mahrez’s composed first-half penalty. The former Manchester City winger stepped up after Ismahila...
Riyad Mahrez was on target twice as Algeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0-win over 10-man Sudan in Group E on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Desert Foxes famously won the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, but since then had group stage exits in the subsequent editions, while the Falcons of Jediane, crowned champions in 1970, were making their 10th AFCON appearance. Algeria...
Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) features two-time champions Algeria as clear favourites. They will be up against 1970 winners Sudan, 2013 finalists Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea, who reached the round-of-16 at the 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast. Afrosport previews the group, past achievements, and their squad list heading into the competition. ALGERIA Nickname: The Fennec Foxes AFCON History The North...
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