Author: Duncan Mlanjira

* But the players showed a strong mental response and fought for every ball. Losing on penalties is very painful * As Morocco through to first AfCON final in 21 years while Sadio Mané is the hero when Senegal edged Egypt * From the start, we did it together. We avoided making individual errors or committing unnecessary fouls—Mané Maravi Express Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup…

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* Their most recent AfCON meeting came in the 2021 final in Yaoundé, a night that delivered contrasting emotions * Senegal claimed their first-ever continental title, while Egypt were left heartbroken once more, falling short in their pursuit of an elusive eighth crown since their last triumph in 2010 * We approach this semi-final with great respect for our opponent, but also with great preparation — we are mentally ready—Egypt coach Hossam Hassan * Egyptian side, arguably the most…

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* Two continental heavyweights will clash in a signature African fixture, one that promises to draw attention worldwide * The hosts under pressure, and an entertaining Nigeria side seeking to cause upsets in a chase for a spot in Sunday’s final * We are ready for every scenario. We will give everything and approach every match as if it were our last—Nigeria coach Éric Chelle * When you coach the Moroccan national team, every result is scrutinized; this is…

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* Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi; Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman & Victor Osimhen; Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah * Their presence alone elevates the spectacle, but their influence on the pitch has been even more decisive * Between them, they have driven goals, assists, leadership and momentum, shaping matches and carrying expectations for their nations Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 narrows to four contenders and in it are five former African Player of the Year…

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* As he leads Nigeria’s midfield in AfCON Morocco 2025 with authority, which has been evident throughout in his vision, movement, and timing, consistently dismantling opposition defensive lines * His precise passes and creative orchestration have fueled Nigeria’s explosive attacking trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams Maravi Express As Nigeria eye their 4th Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) title in Morocco 2025 one player has quietly become the heartbeat of their attacking engine — Alex Iwobi,…

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* eSwatini drawn against Eritrea as Mauritius date Somalia in the preliminaries to be played in two legs between March 25-31, 2026 * Whose six winners will join the other 42 CAF Member Associations in the group stage of the qualifiers Maravi Express Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Seychelles and Lesotho have been drawn against each other in preliminary qualifying round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 to be co-hosted by CECAFA nations, Kenya, Uganda…

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* Under the guidance of Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles have combined attacking freedom with tactical discipline * Establishing themselves as one of the most complete teams at the tournament — and fully justifying their place in the semi-finals * Against hosts Morocco tomorrow at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah kick off 21h00 CAT Maravi Express Nigeria’s presence in the latter stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 — in which they face hosts Morocco tomorrow at…

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