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Victor Osimhen finds Afcon scoring touch to give Nigeria cutting edge

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores their first goal against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores their first goal against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah takes another step towards Afcon title after ‘perfect’ q-final win over Ivory Coast

Mohamed Salah raises his arms in celebration after Egypt edged out holder Ivory Coast to reach the Afcon semi-finals.
Mohamed Salah raises his arms in celebration after Egypt edged out holder Ivory Coast to reach the Afcon semi-finals.

Amad Diallo inspires Ivory Coast to 3-0 win over Burkina Faso to book Afcon quarter-final spot

Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo closing down Burkina Faso defender Arsene Kouassi in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 football match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on Jan 6, 2026.
Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo closing down Burkina Faso defender Arsene Kouassi in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 football match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on Jan 6, 2026.

Late winner puts Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations last eight, Ivory Coast ease through

Striker Adil Boulbina scores the winning goal for Algeria in extra time against the  Democratic Republic of Congo.
Striker Adil Boulbina scores the winning goal for Algeria in extra time against the  Democratic Republic of Congo.

Egypt not among the Afcon favourites but will keep fighting, says Mohamed Salah

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Round of 16 - Egypt v Benin - Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco - January 5, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Round of 16 - Egypt v Benin - Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco - January 5, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Ivory Coast top Africa Cup of Nations group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again

Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand (left) celebrates scoring his team's equaliser with defender Guela Doue and forward Amad Diallo.
Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand (left) celebrates scoring his team's equaliser with defender Guela Doue and forward Amad Diallo.

Algeria advance to Afcon last 16, Cameroon hold Ivory Coast

Algeria attacker Riyad Mahrez scoring the winner from the penalty spot in their 1-0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations triumph over Burkina Faso at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat on Dec 28.
Algeria attacker Riyad Mahrez scoring the winner from the penalty spot in their 1-0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations triumph over Burkina Faso at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat on Dec 28.

Cameroon-Ivory Coast heavyweight clash at Afcon ends in draw

Cameroon defender Samuel Kotto is challenged by Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F football match at Marrakesh Stadium, Morocco on Dec 28, 2025.
Cameroon defender Samuel Kotto is challenged by Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F football match at Marrakesh Stadium, Morocco on Dec 28, 2025.

Mozambique claim maiden Africa Cup of Nations win but Gabon on brink of exit

Gabon defender Mick Kila Omfia trying to dispossess Mozambique midfielder Geny Catamo in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F football match at Grand Stadium in Agadir on Dec 28, 2025.
Gabon defender Mick Kila Omfia trying to dispossess Mozambique midfielder Geny Catamo in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F football match at Grand Stadium in Agadir on Dec 28, 2025.

Manchester United await Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo Afcon decisions before Bournemouth

Africa Cup ‍of Nations-bound Amad Diallo (left) and Bryan Mbeumo have struck a good partnership on Manchester United's right wing.
Africa Cup ‍of Nations-bound Amad Diallo (left) and Bryan Mbeumo have struck a good partnership on Manchester United's right wing.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.