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* 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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* 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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* 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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* 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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* 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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* 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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* 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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* Reinforcing the sense that the tournament’s leading contenders have asserted themselves at the decisive stage * Only Mali have not won an AfCON title  as the other seven quarterfinalists boast of 22 titles between them * Friday, January 9: Mali vs Senegal (18h00); Cameroon vs Morocco (21h00) * Saturday, January 10: Algeria vs Nigeria (18h00); Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire (21:00) Maravi Express Six of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco (AfCON) 2025 quarter-finalists — Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal,…

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* The standout ties for the quarterfinals is the blockbuster meeting is between Cameroon and Morocco, whose winners will brace for a tougher semifinal against either Algeria or Nigeria * The highlight semifinal will be Senegal overcoming Mali to meet either the defending champions Côte d’Ivoire or Egypt — the tournament’s most successful nation with seven titles Maravi Express The clash of heavyweights in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 will continue to be…

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