Veteran striker Knowledge Musona was on target as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday. Gelson Dala had put Angola ahead midway through the first half before the recalled Musona levelled shoertly before the half-time whistle.
Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday as the second round of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches kicked off.
With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organisers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet – extreme heat.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists South Africa will focus on their own strengths rather than obsessing over Egypt’s star-studded attack when the two sides meet in a blockbuster Afcon 2025 Group B clash on Friday.
Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full, a Confederation of African Football source has said.
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.
Egypt’s star power meets South Africa’s control as two opening-round winners collide in a tense Group B clash that could define AFCON momentum.
Cristian Romero could be hit with an extended suspension after he was charged by England’s ruling Football Association with failing to leave the field and acting in an “aggressive” manner when he was sent off against Liverpool last Saturday.
The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.