Foster, Salah take Bafana and Egypt to AFCON Group B summit
Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Lyle Foster were match-winners as Egypt and South Africa began their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaigns with victories in Morocco on Monday.
WATCH: Egypt v Zimbabwe l AFCON Highlights
Premier League stars Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah saved Egypt’s blushes as the record seven-time champions had to come from behind late on to beat minnows Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener in Agadir.
Salah snatches extra-time winner for Egypt after Zim scare
Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup of Nations Group B thriller in Agadir on Monday night.
Watch: South Africa v Angola | AFCON Highlights
Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster gave Bafana Bafana their first AFCON opening match win in 21 years after defeating Angola on Monday evening.
Daka steals draw for Zambia at the death
Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in added time as Zambia earned a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening AFCON game on Monday.
Watch: Double Rugby World Cup winner backs Bafana for AFCON glory
Having lifted the biggest trophies in world rugby, Trevor Nyakane is backing Bafana Bafana to make a serious run at AFCON 2025 in Morocco.
Jesus set for first start since injury nightmare
Mikel Arteta has hinted that he is ready to hand Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus his first start in nearly a year in Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
City players face Xmas weigh-in as Pep serves ‘fatty’ warning
Manchester City’s players face a Christmas Day weigh-in to check they have not over-indulged over the festive period – with Pep Guardiola warning they will be dropped if they have piled on the pounds.
Nigeria seek strong start against Tanzania
Nigeria open their AFCON 2025 campaign on Tuesday night knowing that a fast start is essential after recent continental disappointment.
Egypt target AFCON title push against Zimbabwe
Egypt open their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign on Monday night against Zimbabwe, with the Pharaohs targeting a fast start in their quest for a record-extending eighth continental title.