Gabon’s government suspends the national football team, sacks coach Thierry Mouyouma, and bans Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after a poor AFCON 2025 campaign
Nigeria completed a perfect AFCON 2025 Group C campaign with a 3–1 win over Uganda as Tunisia secured second place following a 1–1 draw with Tanzania, who remain in contention for a best third-place slot
Senegal and DR Congo produced emphatic 3–0 victories on the final day of AFCON 2025 Group D, as the Teranga Lions topped the group while Les Leopards sealed a Round of 16 showdown with Algeria
South Africa survived a tense drama to beat Zimbabwe 3–2 and qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage, while Angola dominated but failed to score in a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Egypt
Morocco sealed top spot in Group A at AFCON 2025 with a dominant 3–0 win over Zambia, while Mali advanced to the Round of 16 after a goalless draw with Comoros despite a late red card drama
Ivory Coast and Cameroon played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their AFCON 2025 Group F clash in Marrakesh, with Amad Diallo and Junior Tchamadeu on target as both sides remained level at the top of the group
Algeria sealed qualification to the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after a 1–0 victory over Burkina Faso, thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s penalty and crucial late saves from goalkeeper Luca Zidane
