25 Dec, 2025

AFCON deserves same respect as World Cup, says Nigerian star Chukwueze

They put it (AFCON) at the wrong time, but saying it’s not a good competition or a great competition is unacceptable, says Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze.

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25 Dec, 2025

Alperen Şengün shortlisted for Balkan Athlete of the Year award

Turkish basketball star Alperen Şengün has been named among the final 10 nominees for the 2025 Balkan Athlete of the Year award after his standout performance at the European Championship.

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23 Dec, 2025

Senegal get their AFCON campaign started with 3-0 victory over Botswana

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday.

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23 Dec, 2025

DRC beat Benin to kick off Africa Cup of Nations bid

The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.

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23 Dec, 2025

Morocco issues AFCON-themed coin and banknote

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) said the coin and banknote carry Moroccan national symbols with references to football and newly developed sports facilities.

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22 Dec, 2025

South Africa beat Angola 2-1 in winning start to AFCON 2025

Lyle Foster gave South Africa a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations by a hard-fought 2-1 over Angola on Monday.

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22 Dec, 2025

Amount of money AFCON 2025 winner, other teams will receive

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners will receive a cash prize of $10 million, while the losing finalist will take home $4 million, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently stated.

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22 Dec, 2025

Zambia strike late to hold Mali in AFCON opener

Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Monday.

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22 Dec, 2025

Hosts Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 to open their AFCON title chase with strong performance

Hosts Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in their opening AFCON 2025 match played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat on Sunday.

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22 Dec, 2025

Salah unaffected by Liverpool turmoil ahead of AFCON opener: Egypt coach

Mohamed Salah has shown no signs of being distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he prepares to lead Egypt into AFCON 2025, Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday.

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