Sunday’s final is first meeting between Morocco and Senegal at an AfCON tournament

* 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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The last 3 AfCON host nations to reach the final have won the tournament — Tunisia (2004), Egypt (2006) and Côte d’Ivoire (2023)

* 2025 host nation Morocco have reached the final in successive editions for the first time since 2004 and 2006, when Tunisia and Egypt both reached the final and won the tournament * The last host nation to lose in the final was Nigeria in 2000, losing on penalties to Cameroon after a 2-2 draw * Victory for Morocco would see host nations win back-to-back AfCON titles for the first time since 2004 and 2006, when Tunisia and Egypt…

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AFCON 2025 sets new scoring record with 120 goals – and counting

* The landmark figure surpasses the previous record of 102 goals set at the 2019 tournament in Egypt and underlines the attacking intent, technical quality and growing confidence of teams across the continent * Morocco’s Brahim Diaz leads the scoring charts with five goals, closely followed by superstars, Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen four apiece, who both are involved in the third-place playoff Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 has rewritten the competition’s…

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Scorchers off against defending champions Nigeria at WAfCON Morocco 2026

* It’s tough group but inspiring — it presents a true test of Scorchers’ character. We have the defending champions in our group, so we need to analyse all our opponents thoroughly—coach Lovemore Fazili * International media focus on the clash between Nigeria and Zambia as the headline fixture that will renew the two sides hostilities * The Super Falcons, chasing an unprecedented 11th crown, demolished Zambia en-route to their title in last edition also hosted by Morocco Analysis…

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Ascent Soccer confirmed as NBM Women’s Premiership runners-up

* Champions Silver Strikers Ladies rout relegated MK Academy 10-0 in which Ireen Mathyola claimed a hat-trick * 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets Women lost 0-1 to visitors Civil Service Women at Mpira Stadium along with Wanderers Queens to 4th-placed MDF Lionesses By Duncan Mlanjira With one match left to play, Ascent Soccer are now confirmed as National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership runners-up after beating Kukoma Ntopwa Women 2-1 away at Mpira Stadium in morning fixture of John…

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‘The match was never easy’—Nigeria coach Eric Chelle

* 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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AfCON Morocco 2025: History, pride and honour as Egypt and Senegal set for high-stakes semifinal

* 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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AfCON Morocco 2025: Hosts vs Nigeria—A heavyweight semi-final charged with dreams, ambition and pressure

* 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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Last two NBM Women’s Premiership fixtures are deciders for the runners-up spot

* The spot is being occupied by Ascent Soccer, who have 35 points, four ahead of Nyasa Big Bullets Women at 31 * Thus it’s a matter of avoiding dropping points, especially for Ascent Soccer, who are away to be hosted by unpredictable 4th-placed Kukoma Ntopwa Women * The match between Kukoma Ntopwa and visiting Ascent Soccer is a fixture of interest for Nyasa Big Bullets Women By Duncan Mlanjira With Silver Strikers already declared champions of the inaugural…

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Five African Player of the Year winners set to light up AfCON Morocco 2025 semifinals

* 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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