Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign in convincing fashion with a dominant 3-0 win over Botswana, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice to underline the defending champions' authority.
DR Congo made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin in Rabat, a result that lifted them to the top of Group D.
South Africa got their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a perfect start with an entertaining 2-1 win over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday night.
Patson Daka scored in stoppage-time as Zambia rescued a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mali at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Monday.
Angola coach Patrice Beaumelle has shifted the spotlight onto Bafana Bafana ahead of tonight’s AFCON opener in Marrakesh, describing the bronze medallists from the previous tournament as one of the competition’s favourites.
Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Comoros in their competition opener at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday evening.