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Africa

Lookman earns Nigeria nervy 2-1 victory over Tanzania in Fes

Jackson at the double as Senegal defeat Botswana 3-0

Egypt's Salah ties African greats with AFCON scoring streak

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - African Qualifiers - Egypt v Sierra Leone - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - March 25, 2025 Egypt's Mohamed Salah reacts during the match REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - African Qualifiers - Egypt v Sierra Leone - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - March 25, 2025 Egypt's Mohamed Salah reacts during the match REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/ File Photo

Congolese dominate in Africa Cup of Nations game but beat Benin only 1-0

Democratic Republic Of Congo's forward Theo Bongonda scores the game's only goal past Benin's goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D football match at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Dec 23, 2025.
Democratic Republic Of Congo's forward Theo Bongonda scores the game's only goal past Benin's goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D football match at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Dec 23, 2025.

Central African Republic's Touadera, friend of Russia and crypto, vies for third term

FILE PHOTO: Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government and leaders of international organisations at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, October 4, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government and leaders of international organisations at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, October 4, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Inspired by Andres Iniesta and eyes on Brazil – Morocco’s Neil El Aynaoui stays true to his passion

Morocco midfielder Neil El Aynaoui (left) fighting for the ball with Comoros midfielder Iyad Mohamed during Morocco's 2-1 win in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A football match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Dec 21, 2025.
Morocco midfielder Neil El Aynaoui (left) fighting for the ball with Comoros midfielder Iyad Mohamed during Morocco's 2-1 win in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A football match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Dec 21, 2025.

Uganda coach Paul Put unfazed by Tunisia’s unbeaten streak ahead of Africa Cup of Nations clash

Uganda coach Paul Put at a press conference in Rabat, on Dec 22, 2025, ahead of his side's Group C match against Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament.
Uganda coach Paul Put at a press conference in Rabat, on Dec 22, 2025, ahead of his side's Group C match against Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament.

Mohamed Salah scores late winner as Egypt beat Zimbabwe in Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah in action against Zimbabwe in Morocco on Dec 22.
Egypt and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah in action against Zimbabwe in Morocco on Dec 22.

Foster's sweet strike fires South Africa to 2-1 victory over Angola

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Group C - Zimbabwe v South Africa - Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa - October 10, 2025  South Africa's Lyle Foster reacts REUTERS/Rogan Ward
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Group C - Zimbabwe v South Africa - Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa - October 10, 2025  South Africa's Lyle Foster reacts REUTERS/Rogan Ward

Nigeria must bloc outside noise, coach Chelle says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Nigeria Press Conference - Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria - October 13, 2025 Nigeria coach Eric Chelle during the press conference REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Nigeria Press Conference - Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria - October 13, 2025 Nigeria coach Eric Chelle during the press conference REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.