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.
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Wednesday when the first round of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches concluded in Morocco.
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Bafana Bafana legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes South Africa have what it takes to end a near three-decade wait for continental glory after opening their AFCON campaign with a hard-fought win over Angola.