AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel at 2025 AFCON

Bright Osayi hails rest defence as catalyst for Nigeria AFCON turnaround

Nigeria right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel says the improvement of their rest defence is one of the key drivers behind their clean sheets in the last two Africa Cup of Nations matches.

Morocco midfielders Ismael Saibari and Bilal El Khannouss

Bilal El Khannouss feeling weight of AFCON history as Nigeria battle looms

Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss says he is proud to be part of a generation that are just two matches away from ending the country's 50-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations title.

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AFCON 2025: Egypt into semi-finals after fending off late surge against Ivory Coast

Egypt pulled off a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast on Saturday to book their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, keeping alive their hopes of claiming an eighth title.

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Impressive Nigeria advance to AFCON semifinals after seeing off Algeria

Nigeria booked their place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a comfortable 2-0 victory against Algeria in Marrakesh on Saturday.

Algeria winger Hadj Moussa

Hadj Moussa shrugs off extra time as Algeria march into last eight

Algeria winger Hadj Moussa insists the manner of their victory over DR Congo is secondary to reaching the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

SABC Sport analyst Doctor Khumalo during AFCON 2025 broadcast

Doctor Khumalo highlights stark contrast in Bafana Bafana form

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo says the team’s performances at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations were not a true reflection of what they are capable of.