Have Nigeria made a breakthrough after beating Mozambique 4-0 in AFCON? (1:35)
Super Eagles strikers crush Mambas as Nigeria reach AFCON QFs
Nigeria's Super Eagles had no problems, aside from some rain, in Fes on Monday, as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman produced an attacking masterclass against Mozambique to win 4-0 and advance to the AFCON quarterfinals.
Salah scores in final play of extra time as Egypt beat Benin
Egypt advanced to the AFCON quarterfinals on Monday with a 3-1 win over Benin, but they needed extra time to get there in a bruising encounter that saw the Cheetahs throw everything they had at Mohamed Salah and co.
SA sports minister McKenzie slams 'inexcusable' goal misses
Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's outspoken Sports, Arts & Culture Minister, slammed the team's missed chances in their 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 loss to Cameroon in Rabat on Sunday.
Modise, Pienaar criticise wasteful Bafana effort at AFCON
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise has criticised Hugo Broos' substitutions in South Africa's 2-1 AFCON defeat to Cameroon, saying key decisions were taken too late, while Steven Pienaar criticised the wastefulness in front of goal.
Cameroon's Baleba regaining form after United distraction - Coaches
Rumoured Manchester United transfer target Carlos Baleba required 'mental recovery' and work on his confidence after arriving in the Cameroon camp for the Africa Cup of Nations, according to Indomitable Lions head coach David Pagou.
Everything you need to know about AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the continent's premier men's tournament, from news, interviews, teams, and how to watch.
Constant vigilance! Nigeria cannot afford to lose focus for a second against Mambas
Three-time champions Nigeria enter their first knockout game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as the overwhelming, odds-on favourites. But Gabon thought they'd cruise past Mozambique and look how that turned out...
Nigeria vs Mozambique - How to watch, teams, news as Super Eagles aim to keep perfect record
After a perfect three wins out of three in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage, Nigeria seek to continue their momentum against Mozambique in the last 16 in Fes on Monday.
Can Nigeria stopper Nwabali restore his reputation against Mozambique?
Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali, seen as Nigeria's goalkeeping saviour just two years ago, is now in a desperate battle to regain the trust of Nigerians, after a slide in his performance and ignitable temperament.
Bullish Broos set sights on WC after Bafana's AFCON exit
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos cut a defiant figure in the aftermath of Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations exit at the hands of Cameroon on Sunday, following a 2-1 round of 16 defeat.
South Africa's AFCON heartbreak against Cameroon should force structural reforms
The main focus, however, should not be on the human errors made by the players or even by head coach Hugo Broos. Rather, the system in place to support them clearly needs to be refined.
Udoh: South Africa won't win AFCON for many years (1:41)
Predicting the outcome of Cameroon vs. Morocco in the AFCON quarterfinals (1:37)
AFCON 2025: How to watch, groups, fixtures, venues and star players
The 2025 AFCON is upon us -- and ESPN has you covered on all you need to know, including how to watch each game and the players to look out for.
Bafana rue missed chances as Cameroon advance to AFCON quarters
South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended in heartbreak on Sunday as they lost-2-1 to Cameroon in the last 16 in Rabat, with a number of missed chances in an otherwise sparkling first half coming back to haunt them.
Brahim strike secures Morocco's place in AFCON quarters
Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Tanzania in Rabat, with Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz scoring a wonderful strike in the second half of a bruising encounter.
NFF 'excited' about Wrexham GK Okonkwo's switch from England
The Nigeria Football Federation has welcomed the nationality switch of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, expressing excitement about adding the 24-year-old to their goalkeeping options.
South Africa vs Cameroon - Can Broos lead Bafana past his former, and title-winning, team?
In the AFCON 2025 round of 16, South Africa will face a stern test from an unpredictable Cameroon, a team head coach Hugo Broos knows well since he led them to the title in 2017.
Morocco striker El Kaabi is a humble guy... but his feet are never on the ground!
Morocco striker Ayoub El Kaabi may not be one of the truly big-name superstars at this ongoing Africa Cup of Nations but the way he's scoring his goals, mostly upside-down, is certainly grabbing attention.
Predicting the AFCON last 16 - Bafana, Algeria have it tough, Nigeria and Morocco should walk it
With the Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 here, we have some juicy ties to look forward to, including Algeria vs DR Congo and South Africa vs Cameroon.
Will Senegal's slow starts cost them moving forward at AFCON? (2:20)
How Mali rode their luck to advance past Tunisia at AFCON (2:18)
10-man Mali oust Tunisia to make AFCON quarters
Mali played for over 100 minutes with 10 men but still came from behind to defeat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Casablanca on Saturday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Senegal on Friday.
Senegal survive early scare to cruise past Sudan into AFCON quarters
Senegal went down a goal within six minutes of their AFCON last 16 clash against Sudan, but quickly found their feet, with the help of a Pape Gueye brace, to win the match 3-1 in Tangier on Saturday.
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |