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AfCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16: Battered for half an hour, Cameroon bent but did not break to secure quarterfinal place

January 5, 2026

* For the first 30 minutes, South Africa set the tempo and were saved by goalkeeper Epassy and Bafana Bafana’s own imprecision * To face hosts Morocco on Friday, who qualified with a narrow 1–0 victory over Tanzania through the decisive Brahim Diaz’s second-half strike Maravi Express Suffocated, shaken, sometimes on the edge, Cameroon nevertheless stood firm — and struck at the right moment. Long dominated by an enterprising Bafana Bafana, the Indomitable Lions relied on their efficiency and…

Defending champions Mighty Wanderers trounce 3rd-tier league side Extreme FC 6-0 in the Castel Challenge Cup Round of 32

January 4, 2026

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* As all TNM Super League clubs win against lower league sides that saw Civil Service United struggling to beat 3rd-tier’s Prison United * TNM Super League relegated side Mighty Tigers saw off relegation-threatened NBS Bank NDL side Chilumba Barracks 4-0 * An all-TNM Super League encounter was won by Blue Eagles, who beat MAFCO FC1-0 at Champion Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have gone on a strong title defence mode of the Castel Challenge Cup 2026 by…

K1 million up for grabs for the best creatively designed Scorchers’ WAFCON Morocco 2026 Limited Edition match kit

January 4, 2026

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* Open to all Malawians citizens between the ages of 18 to 35 and to be submitted through email; marketing@fam.mw not later than Saturday, January 10, 2026 * Whose key winning attributes include original creativity, a demonstration to understand Malawian culture and ability to incorporate team’s colours of the national flag, Black, Red and Green By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has launched a Limited Edition match kit design competition specific for the Malawi Scorchers’ first-ever appearance…

Civil Service Women hand Silver Ladies their second defeat in NBM Women’s Premiership

January 4, 2026

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* The Bankers’ leading goal scorer Deborah Henry has now gone 3 consecutive games without finding the back of the net * As Nyasa Big Bullets claimed Blantyre City derby bragging rights after defeating rivals Mighty Wanderers Queens 1-0 By Duncan Mlanjira In what was an exciting Lilongwe Derby, Civil Service Women beat Silver Strikers Ladies 2-0 at Civo Stadium on Saturday afternoon, handing the Bankers their second defeat in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership. The Silver…

South Africa v Cameroon: Match carries added significance for Bafana coach Hugo Broos as he previously led Cameroon to their 5th AfCON title in 2017

January 4, 2026

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* If you win an AfCON with the country, there’s always a little place in your heart that stays for the rest of your life — and that’s the case also with Cameroon and me * It will always be there, but I can’t have mercy — I want to win the game tomorrow because I’m coach of South Africa now Maravi Express Tonight’s Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations AfCON Morocco 2025 between South Africa…

Tanzania are not an easy team to face, and it’s up to us to show our value on the pitch—Morocco coach

January 4, 2026

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* As hosts, buoyed by passionate home support, Morocco move forward with lofty ambitions — yet coach Walid Regragui has consistently reminded his players that the hardest part of the journey begins now * Morocco are a heavyweight of African football, but we believe in our strengths but we are not here to admire anyone — it’s 11 against 11–captain Mbwana Samatta * Tanzania’s only victory over Morocco dates back to the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifiers — a…

Sudan coach proud of the effort of his players throughout the AfCON Morocco 2025 edition

January 4, 2026

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* I am sure the Sudanese people know that we came to this competition and proudly represented them—coach Kwesi Appiah * We played against this very disciplined Sudan team and they showed that they got to stage by merit—Senegal coach Pape Thiaw * As 10-man Mali edge out Tunisia on penalties having played out to a 1-1 draw in which Mali equalised in 90+6’ — cancelling out Tunisia’s 88th-minute lead Maravi Express An early moment of brilliance from Aamir…

Senegal v Sudan first followed by Mali v Tunisia in today’s Round of 16

January 3, 2026

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* Senegal’s defensive solidity — conceding just one goal in the group stage — contrasts sharply with Sudan’s struggle for attacking output, but knockout football has a habit of resetting form * Mali and Tunisia have crossed paths at four previous tournaments, with Mali unbeaten in those encounters, though Tunisia arrive buoyed by recent attacking improvement and penalty efficiency Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 moves into its decisive phase this evening as the Round…

Gabon’s Aubameyang and Equatorial Guinea’s Emilio Nsue join Egypt’s Hossam Hassan and Zambia’s Kalusha Bwalya as AFCON finals oldest goalscorers

January 3, 2026

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* The AfCON has long been a tournament where experience can rival youth, and this edition has been no different * From decisive late goals to moments of leadership under pressure, veteran players have continued to influence matches in decisive ways * Aubameyang and Nsue’s inclusion in an exclusive historical ranking now places them alongside some of the most iconic names the competition has ever produced Maravi Express When the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON)…

AfCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16: Tanzania only recorded one victory against Morocco in 8 meetings

January 2, 2026

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* Sunday’s Round of 16 encounter is the second AfCON meeting between the two nations, following their group-stage encounter at the 2023 edition * As Group D winners and unbeaten Senegal face Group E best 3rd-place finishers Sudan tomorrow Maravi Express Tanzania, who qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) for the first time, will face hosts Morocco on Sunday in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah. This will be the…