Côte d’Ivoire have only beaten Egypt once in an official match over the past 10 years

* A history clearly in favour of Egypt and the total record in AfCON in 11 matches is 7 wins for Egypt, 2 draws and 2 wins for Côte d’Ivoire * On one side, the record holders of titles with 7 crowns — on the other, the reigning champions who are not ready to let go easily Maravi Express The history is clearly in favour of Egypt ahead of their quarterfinal match against Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco…

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Egypt and their obsession with an 8th star

The 7th title earned in 2010 * The path to historic achievement is never simple at AfCON — but if experience, resilience and quiet authority still count for something, the Pharaohs remain very much in the hunt * Fifteen years have passed since their last triumph in 2010, a period marked by near-misses, heartbreak, and unfulfilled promise * Our people deserve this — they have been waiting for a long time, and we believe we can deliver it to…

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Morocco’s Brahim Díaz leads race for AfCON 2025 Golden Boot award with 5 goals

* Two ahead of five with 3 goals apiece, who play from this evening in two quarterfinals — Algeria vs Nigeria (18h00); Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire (21:00) Maravi Express Brahim Díaz scored the first goal in the 2-0 win over Cameroon last night as the hosts qualified for the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 and for the Real Madrid forward to extend his tally of goals in the race for the Golden Boot. The goal…

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Big Brother Mzansi back on GOtv with Season 6

* Premieres tomorrow January 11 at 18h00 on Channel 12 with all-day drama, fresh faces, and a theme built for serious talking * Under theme; ‘BAZOZWA’, Season 6 turns up the pressure on how people compete, connect and survive under the microscope By Duncan Mlanjira GOtv brings New Year’s gift for Big Brother Mzansi enthusiasts through the TV series Season 6, which premieres tomorrow, January 11, at 18h00 on Channel 12 with all-day drama, fresh faces, and a theme…

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Morocco roar past Cameroon, Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach last four

* Morocco had never beaten the Indomitable Lions at AfCON in their previous three meetings — and this marked just their third victory over Cameroon in 13 encounters across all competitions * Senegal’s Iliman Ndiaye marked his first start with his first goal at the AfCON to send the Lions of Teranga to their semifinals * Morocco date today’s winners between Algeria and Nigeria (18h00) as Senegal is set for Egypt/Côte d’Ivoire (21h00) Maravi Express Hosts Morocco roared past…

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Above the noise when the Indomitable Lions roared louder than AfCON host nations

* From Côte d’Ivoire in 1984 to Ghana in 2008, with notable stops in Nigeria, Mali and Senegal, Cameroon have forged a formidable reputation — repeatedly silencing host nations and turning hostile atmospheres into familiar hunting grounds * At the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca against hosts Morocco for the 1988 edition, Cameroon once again proved immune to the weight of expectation Maravi Express For more than four decades, one unwavering truth has echoed through the history of the…

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Morocco v Cameroon: Between legacy and the present

* Some fixtures carry more than 90 minutes—Morocco v Cameroon is one of them in the AfCON Morocco 2025 tonight kicking off 21h00 * Cameroon remain unbeaten against Morocco at the AfCON and the two teams had not met at the AfCON finals since 1992 — a 39-year wait Maravi Express A high-tension quarterfinal, in a stadium firmly behind the Atlas Lions, against Indomitable Lions who advance without inhibition — driven by faith, mentality, and a hungry youth —…

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Senegal is the best team right now, but we’re not afraid—Mali coach Tom Saintfiet

* It’s a match prepared with a lot of respect against a good Malian team—Senegal coach Pape Thiaw ahead of 18h00 AfCON Morocco 2015 quarterfinal clash Maravi Express A fiercely contested West African derby awaits in Tangier this evening (18h00) as Senegal and Mali lock horns in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025, with a coveted semi-final berth at stake. It is a meeting rich in history, respect and rivalry, bringing together two neighbours…

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Teenagers Christian Kofane for Cameroon and Senegal’s Ibrahim Mbaye stamping their mark at AfCON Morocco 2025

* Christian Kofane writing AfCON history for Cameroon at 19 years old as the Indomitable Lions date hosts Morocco tonight (21h00) * At 17, Ibrahim Mbaye roars loud as Senegal’s unlikely hero ahead of quarterfinal clash against Mali (18h00) Maravi Express Two players will stand out in today’s quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) — teenagers Christian Kofane for Cameroon and Senegal’s Ibrahim Mbaye, who have so far stamped their mark at the Morocco 2025 edition. Christian…

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‘We are not favourites’—Mo Salah urges Egypt to stay grounded ahead of tomorrow’s AfCON Morocco 2025 quarterfinal against Côte d’Ivoire

* There is no easy game in Africa anymore because the levels are very close. I told the boys that we haven’t seen teams losing by four or five goals, and that says a lot * For Salah, individual milestones remain secondary. His hunger, like Egypt’s ambition, is firmly fixed on one prize — lifting the AfCON trophy at last * With defending champions Côte d’Ivoire being a high hurdle to jump over as the reigning African champions continue…

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