Category: International Sports

* Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son to France legend, Zinedine Zidane, has been suspended for two CAF official matches for misconduct * Along with Rafik Belghali suspended for four CAF official matches for aggressive and intimidating behaviour towards the referee at the end of the match By Duncan Mlanjira The disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Algeria Football Federation a total of US$95,000 for various disciplinary offences committed during its national team’s during the…

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* Sadio Mané is voted Best Player of the Tournament and named in the AfCON Morocco 2025 Best XI * Four years ago, Sadio Mané converted a penalty to give Senegal its first continental star and in 2025, he returned to the summit of African football * Through another door — that of composure, calm, moral authority and an assist to the winning goal in the AfCON final Maravi Express The CAF technical study group (TSG) has unveiled the…

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* Ballboys and captain Achraf Hakimi captured on video systematically stealing towel for Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy during Sunday’s AfCON 2025 final * Senegal substitute goalkeeper got assaulted by the ballboys as he safeguarded a replaced towel and was chased along the touch line with the match in progress By Duncan Mlanjira Video clips have gone viral on social media that exposes Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 hosts Morocco in calculated unsportsmanship behaviour of using ball boys to…

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* Reviewing all footage to refer the matter to competent bodies for appropriate action to be taken against those found guilty * I did what I had to do—Sadio Mane after he diffused the standoff that dragged for several minutes after several Senegal players went to the dressing room on the instructions of head coach Pape Thiaw * Including goalkeeper Edouard Mendy who returned after being persuaded by Mane and went on to save Brahim Diaz’s penalty kick attempt…

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* Pape Gueye extra time stunner hands Senegal second AfCON title alongside Algeria (1990, 2019) and DR Congo (1968, 1974) * I am very happy to score in the final, and most importantly, the Senegal national team now has a second star—Pape Gueye * Named Man of the Match of the final as Sadio Mane is voted Player of the Tournament with Morocco’s Brahim Diaz as Golden Boot winner Maravi Express Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the…

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* Both men arrive with impeccable credentials, both are leaders for their countries, and both have been among the tournament’s standout performers * With margins traditionally razor-thin in AFCON finals, this could be a contest settled not by goals, but by gloves * As the final has two walking in the steps of their fathers: Senegal’s Sarr and Morocco’s El Aynaoui carry family heritage Maravi Express Before the ball is kicked in Rabat tonight (21h00), the Africa Cup of…

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* For Egypt, the defeat brought a frustrating end to a campaign that promised much, particularly after their dramatic quarter-final win over Côte d’Ivoire * The Pharaohs’ long wait for another bronze medal continues, with their last third-place appearance dating back more than four decades Maravi Express Nigeria strengthened their unique legacy in Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) history after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties in Saturday’s third-place play-off, extending a flawless record in bronze-medal matches — while ending Morocco…

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* Nwabali classically saved two penalties from Egypt stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush that earned him Match of the Match award * As Nigeria strengthened their unique legacy in AfCON history extending perfect bronze-medal record at 9 titles Maravi Express Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged hero for Nigeria as the Super Eagles secured the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025, following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in Casablanca. The game had to…

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* Overall, Nigeria and Egypt have met 20 times with Nigeria winning eight, Egypt six and six ending in draws * Of their nine AfCON meetings, eight have come in the group stages and the Super Eagles have won two of their most recent AfCON-related meetings * Prior to Egypt’s latest victory, a friendly in March 2019 and the 2021 AfCON group match, both by 1–0 scorelines Maravi Express Nigeria will bid for a 9th Africa Cup of Nations…

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* But their 32nd overall in which Senegal have six wins to Morocco’s 18, with seven draws in qualifies of the FIFA World Cup and AfCON finals in the past * Their most recent meeting was at the 2024 edition of CHAN on August 26, 2025 where Morocco deposed defending champions Senegal in the semifinals Maravi Express Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 final will be the first meeting between Morocco and Senegal at the continent’s greatest…

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