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“We would have deserved at least a draw,” Gernot Rohr after DR Congo 1-0 Benin
Beaten narrowly by DR Congo (1-0) in their CAN 2025 opening match, the Benin Cheetahs delivered an encouraging performance. In the post-match press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr praised the display, while also pointing out sporting and organizational regrets. Despite… -
CAN 2025: Canal+ rallies the Beninese public behind the Leopards
Le centre communautaire Eya de Cotonou a abrité ce mardi la diffusion sur grand écran du match Bénin vs RDC (0-1), comptant pour la première journée des phases de poule de la CAN 2025. Une initiative de Canal+ dans le… -
CAN 2025: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Algeria, the schedule for this Wednesday
Plusieurs rencontres sont au programme ce mercredi à travers les pelouses marocaines. De gros chocs comptant pour la première journée de la phase de poules de la CAN 2025. Quatre affiches sont au programme ce mercredi, dans le cadre de… -
CAN 2025: Nigeria avoids the Tanzanian trap
Notably, Ademola Lookman scored in the second half as Nigeria defeated Tanzania (2-1) on Tuesday, on the opening day of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Off to a successful start for Nigeria at AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles picked up… -
CAN 2025: Senegal crushes Botswana in the opener
With a brace from Nicolas Jackson, Senegal easily beat Botswana (3-0) on Tuesday, as part of the opening day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Listed as favorites to win the title, Senegal got off… -
AFCON 2025: Deprived of its core players, Benin loses to DR Congo as expected.
For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its room for maneuver in a tough Group D. Benin missed its AFCON… -
CAN 2025: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Nigeria, this Tuesday’s schedule.
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick off their campaigns, while Benin hopes to pull off a surprise in… -
“One win can already open the door to the Round of 16,” says Gernot Rohr ahead of DR Congo-Benin.
At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its very first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. A historic success… -
CAN 2025: South Africa get off to a good start against Angola
With goals from Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster, South Africa dominated Angola (2-1) on Tuesday in Morocco, as part of the first matchday of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A successful start for South Africa… -
What can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025?
In Cotonou, in cafés as well as in hair salons, the same question keeps coming up: what can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025? Qualified for the fifth time in its history, Benin begins AFCON 2025 this Tuesday with a… -
AFCON 2025: Zambia snatches a draw against Mali
With a Patson Daka goal in stoppage time, Zambia snatched a draw against Mali (1-1) on Monday, as part of the opening matchday of AFCON 2025 group stages. The AFCON 2025 group stage continued on Monday with a clash between… -
AFCON 2025: a South African referee for the Benin vs DR Congo clash
The CAF has appointed the referee who will officiate the match between Benin and the DRC this Tuesday, a fixture in the group stage of AFCON 2025. The African governing body has named South African referee Tom Abongile. The Confederation… -
AFCON 2025: Hugo Broos reveals his favorites
South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, sees Morocco’s Atlas Lions, boosted by their solidity and home advantage, as the strong favorites to win the continental title. South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, gave a blunt analysis of the 2025 Africa Cup of… -
AFCON 2025 – Nigeria: Osimhen says Super Eagles are ready for battle against Tanzania
Before Nigeria’s first game at AFCON 2025, striker Victor Osimhen called for focus against Tanzania, while embracing the Super Eagles’ status as favorites in Morocco. Victor Osimhen said the Super Eagles were ready to get down to business against Tanzania’s… -
AFCON 2025: Uganda warns Nigeria and Tunisia
On the eve of AFCON 2025, Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen says the Cranes are ready to give the favourites in Group C a hard time and to play the spoilers in Morocco. Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen sent a clear message… -
AFCON 2025 – Ivory Coast: Sébastien Haller ruled out, Evann Guessand called up as reinforcement
Injured at his club a few days before kick-off, Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and gives up his place to Evann Guessand in the Elephants’ squad. The Ivorian side… -
AFCON 2025: Benin’s Cheetahs officially set off for the Moroccan challenge
Gathered in Rabat, the Beninese players received the national flag from the hands of the Minister of Sports, a symbolic gesture marking the start of their mission at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. A few days before their kick-off… -
AFCON 2025 : Davido to headline the opening concert in Rabat
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will be one of the main attractions of the inaugural show of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Saturday at the Fan Zone d’Olm Souissi, ahead of the opening match between Morocco and Comoros.… -
AFCON 2025: Salomon Kalou believes Nigeria will go all the way
Unlucky finalists of the last edition, Nigeria’s Super Eagles approach AFCON in Morocco with big ambitions, backed by a squad that former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou considers well-equipped to aim for a fourth continental crown. Former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou… -
Tosin Aiyegun: “people think Benin is a small footballing nation”
Speaking to RFI, Tosin Aiyegun spoke about Benin’s chances at CAN 2025, which opens in a few days. The Lorient forward is confident and believes the Cheetahs will pleasantly surprise the sporting community during the tournament. Called up for the… -
AFCON 2025: ahead of DR Congo vs Benin, the Leopards devour Zambia
DR Congo played a test match against Zambia on Tuesday as part of preparations for AFCON 2025. And the Leopards won 2-0. Meanwhile, South Africa beat Ghana 1-0; Ghana is not qualified for the tournament. With just days until the… -
Nigeria: Ahmed Musa announces his international retirement
Iconic captain and 2013 African champion, Ahmed Musa has confirmed the end of his time with the Nigerian national team after fifteen years and 111 caps for the Super Eagles. Ahmed Musa has officially ended his international career. The announcement… -
Friendly: Nigeria loses to Egypt ahead of AFCON 2025
In a preparatory match played in Cairo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were beaten by the Pharaohs (2-1), an instructive rehearsal before their departure for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria suffered a narrow defeat to Egypt (2-1) on Tuesday evening… -
AFCON 2025 – DR Congo: Sébastien Desabre warns his players ahead of the clash with Benin
DRC’s coach spoke about the Leopards’ chances at AFCON 2025. And Sébastien Desabre urged his players not to underestimate any team. Semi-finalists at the last edition, the DRC approaches AFCON 2025 with ambition but caution, determined to get through the… -
Friendly: South Africa beats Ghana and gains confidence ahead of AFCON 2025
Thanks to a goal from Sipho Mbule, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana dominated Ghana’s Black Galaxies (1-0) in Dobsonville, confirming an encouraging final test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa recorded a narrow but valuable victory over… -
AFCON 2025: Nigeria takes on Egypt in a friendly in Cairo
A few days before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Egypt’s Pharaohs in Cairo in a warm-up match meant to fine-tune the final adjustments. Nigeria and Egypt meet this Tuesday evening at the… -
AFCON 2025: Benin reassured after match against FUS de Rabat ahead of the tournament
In full preparation for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Benin’s Cheetahs beat FUS de Rabat in a friendly played Sunday in Benslimane. With less than ten days until their start at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Cheetahs sent a… -
CAN 2025: Onazi sees Nigeria win a fourth title in Morocco
Despite a tricky context and a reshuffled squad, Ogenyi Onazi believes Nigeria has the resources needed to aim for a fourth continental title in Morocco. Former Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi is decidedly optimistic about the Super Eagles’ chances at the… -
AFCON 2025: Egypt’s squad, including Mohamed Salah
The Egypt national team coach has released the list of players called up for the final phase of AFCON 2025 in Morocco. And Hossam Hassan has called up a group of 28 Pharaohs, including Mohamed Salah. Despite his delicate situation… -
AFCON 2025 : Benin’s squad includes Mounié and Olaitan
Benin’s national coach has unveiled his squad for AFCON 2025. And Gernot Rohr has called up 28 Cheetahs, including Steve Mounié and Junior Olaitan. Much anticipated, Benin’s squad for the AFCON 2025 finals has been released. Coach Gernot Rohr has…