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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: 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: 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...

AFCON 2025: CAF disqualifies unlicensed Zambia coach Sichone

AFCON 2025: CAF disqualifies unlicensed Zambia coach Sichone

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Moses Sichone from his position as coach of the Zambia national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations over his coaching badges, Afrosport reports. Sichone is ineligible to lead the Chipolopolo in Morocco due to new CAF coaching requirements. Although he holds a UEFA A coaching license, he lacks the necessary CAF A or Pro license...