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AFCON: Fan zone in Rabat brings students together to watch matches

Eric Jabulani January 14, 2026

AFCON Nearly one million spectators have filled nine stadiums across Morocco since the Africa Cup of Nations began on December 21. Tens of thousands more have been following the tournament at a fan zone on the international campus of Riad, an upscale district of the country’s capital,

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Egypt outclass Benin in extra time to reach quarter-finals

Eric Jabulani January 5, 2026

AFCON Egypt needed extra time to beat Benin 3-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and advance to the quarter-finals after the game ended 1-1 in regulation in Agadir. After a goalless first half, Egypt broke the deadlock in the 70th minute through Marwan Attia, who curled a superb […]

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Nigeria rides into quarter-finals beats Mozambique 4-0

Eric Jabulani January 5, 2026

AFCON Victor Osimhen had warned that Nigeria were capable of “damaging” any opponent at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and Mozambique experienced the force of that claim on Monday (5 January). The Super Eagles produced a composed and dominant display in Fes, cruising to a 4–0 victory to secure their place in the quarter-finals. […]

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Algeria gears up to face DRC in AFCON round of 16

Eric Jabulani January 5, 2026

AFCON As Algeria gears up for a high-stakes Round of 16 encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, the team’s captain says he is taking a disciplined approach. Riyad Mahrez acknowledged the skill of DR Congo, referring to them as a dangerous opponent that requires Algeria to […]