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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…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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…

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January 13 1996: South Africa’s Eric Tinkler (right) challenges Cameroon attackers during the AfCON 1996 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.—Picture Gary M. Prior/Allsport * Their only previous meeting at the AfCON came in the opening game of the 1996 tournament, where hosts South Africa secured a 3-0 victory at Soccer City * Goals from Phil Masinga, Mark Williams and John Moshoeu set Bafana Bafana on course for their maiden continental title * South Africa’s return to international football in…

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* Mozambique have managed to qualify for the AfCON knockout stages for the first time from 16 previous appearances * They also recorded their first-ever AfCON match when they beat Gabon 3-2 in group stages Maravi Express Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) nations, South Africa and Mozambique will face West Africans, Cameroon and Nigeria respectively in the knockout stages of the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025. South Africa and Cameroon…

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