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AFCON 2025: Morocco secure top spot in Group A with win over Zambia

AFCON 2025: Morocco secure top spot in Group A with win over Zambia

Hosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco, ended their group A campaign on top by defeating Zambia 3-0 at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Atlas Lions first defeated Comoros in their opener, 2-0, before drawing 1-1 with Mali. The North African giants wasted no time in setting things in motion in Rabat, with Ayoub El Kaabi netting his second goal...

AFCON 2025: Morocco held by Mali to end record-winning run

AFCON 2025: Morocco held by Mali to end record-winning run

Hosts Morocco laboured to a 1-1 draw against Mali in their second 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage match on Friday, Afrosport reports. Both goals in the game came from the penalty spot, with the referee awarding both spot-kicks after consulting with VAR and the pitch-side monitor. Eagles boss Tom Saintfiet made five changes to his lineup, bringing back captain Yves Bissouma from injury while...

AFCON 2025: Late Daka header hands Zambia point against Mali

AFCON 2025: Late Daka header hands Zambia point against Mali

Patson Daka scored deep in added time to help Zambia secure a 1-1 draw with Mali in their Group A opener at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday, Afrosport reports. Chipolopolo made it to back-to-back AFCON tournaments for the first time in a decade and caused the first big moment in the game in the 42nd minute when Dorgeles Nene was brought...

AFCON 2025 Preview: Morocco, Zambia, Mali & Comoros in Group A

AFCON 2025 Preview: Morocco, Zambia, Mali & Comoros in Group A

Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations sets the tone for the tournament, blending home advantage, pedigree, and quiet ambition. Hosts Morocco headline the group, but Mali, Zambia, and Comoros will ensure that progression will demand consistency rather than reputation alone. It is a group rich in tactical intrigue and contrasting football philosophies. Afrosport previews all four teams that make up the group, with an in-depth look at their...

2025 Afrobasket: Angola crush Mali to seal record 12th title in Luanda

2025 Afrobasket: Angola crush Mali to seal record 12th title in Luanda

Angola dominated Mali in the final of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket to claim a record-extending 12th crown on Sunday with a commanding 70-43 victory, Afrosport reports. The hosts had edged Cameroon by a single point in Saturday’s semi-final, while Mali booked their place in the Championship game after overcoming five-time winners Senegal. However, it was one-way traffic in the final at the 12,700-capacity Kilamba Arena in...