Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria defeated Sudan 3–0 in their AFCON 2025 Group E opener in Rabat, with Ibrahim Maza adding a late third and Zinedine Zidane watching from the stands
Burkina Faso produced a stunning stoppage-time comeback to beat Equatorial Guinea 2–1 in a dramatic AFCON 2025 Group E clash in Casablanca, moving top of the group after two late goals
Tunisia began their AFCON 2025 campaign with a dominant 3–1 win over Uganda in Rabat, thanks to goals from Elyes Skhiri and an Elias Achouri brace. Read full match report here
Nigeria began their AFCON 2025 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman after Charles M’Bombwa’s equaliser in Fez
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal cruised to a commanding 3–0 win over Botswana to open their AFCON 2025 campaign, going top of Group D ahead of DR Congo
Manchester United are refusing to let Kobbie Mainoo leave despite growing frustration from the midfielder, stalled contract talks and strong interest from Chelsea and Napoli
Théo Bongonda’s first-half strike earned the Democratic Republic of Congo a 1-0 victory over Benin in their AFCON 2025 opener in Rabat, as the Leopards defended solidly to secure an important opening-day win
