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AFCON: Cameroon defeat South Africa to book quarterfinal with Morocco

AFCON: Cameroon defeat South Africa to book quarterfinal with Morocco

Cameroon defeated South Africa 2-1 to set up a quarter-final meeting with 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco, Afrosport reports. The round of 16 match in Rabat began with a rapid and intense pace as South Africa and Cameroon exchanged early advantages. Both teams explored their options, with set pieces and direct play characterising the initial moments. The first goal came in the 41st minute...

AFCON 2025: Lookman fires Super Eagles past Tanzania in Group C opener

AFCON 2025: Nigeria to face Mozambique in round of 16

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...

AFCON 2025: South Africa beat Zimbabwe to reach last 16

AFCON 2025: South Africa beat Zimbabwe to reach last 16

South Africa sealed their place in the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe, Afrosport reports. Bafana Bafana knew victory would guarantee progress and they started on the front foot, taking the lead inside seven minutes. Tshepang Moremi struck after Oswin Appollis had already tested Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi, with a deflection proving decisive. Zimbabwe responded through...

AFCON 2025: Hugo Broos describes first half collapse against Angola as wake-up call

AFCON 2025: Hugo Broos describes first half collapse against Angola as wake-up call

Coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos, says he was relieved that Bafana Bafana secured all three points in their 2-1 victory over Angola, kicking off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a positive note, Afrosport reports. The tactician, however, expressed frustration that his team allowed Angola back into the game after taking the lead. Oswin Appollis opened the scoring for South Africa in the...