Bafana Bafana will host Zambia in a friendly in Gqeberha on Saturday as they seek to put the final FIFA international window before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco to good use.
Victor Boniface says he feels 'unlucky' with the Nigerian national team, after scoring just one goal in 13 appearances for the Super Eagles, even when his club form put him as one of Africa's brightest attacking prospects.
Puma and the Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF') unveiled the match ball for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Monday - featuring red and green patterns inspired by Morocco's zellij art form.
South Africa defender Thabo Moloisane has credited Bafana Bafana players' vast experience in CAF inter-club competitions for the 'winning mentality' in Hugo Broos' squad as they head towards AFCON.
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Marc Brys has denied he has quit as coach of Cameroon despite the country's football federation confirming his exit on Wednesday, as the Belgian said his email was likely hacked.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored twice as Nigeria's Super Falcons recorded a dominant 2-0 victory over regional rivals Cameroon in an international friendly on Tuesday, getting their Women's AFCON build up underway.
Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant.
Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo is confident the stars are aligned for the Super Eagles to become African champions for the fourth time, but warns they must make a good start to the Africa Cup of Nations if they want to go all the way.
ESPN ranks every one of the 24 qualifiers, and forecasts who will go the distance at the continental showpiece in Morocco later this year.
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comoros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Angola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uganda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Benin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Botswana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Congo DR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sudan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mozambique | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
