AFCON Day 6: Morocco handed reality check by Mali, Salah takes Egypt past into knockouts
Mali ended Morocco's 19-game winning streak while a Mohammed Salah penalty was decisive in a controversial Egypt South Africa match.
'It won't happen twice' - Nigeria to avenge 2021 shock AFCON loss to Tunisia
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi says the Super Eagles will draw motivation from their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 defeat to Tunisia when the file out for Friday's group stage encounter.
Uganda eye future role for Sundowns legend Onyango
'He's not wearing the captain's armband, but he is the captain in the dressing room', Uganda head coach Paul Put tells ESPN.
Morocco's historic winning streak snapped by Mali
Morocco and Mali played to a 1-1 draw on Friday in their second AFCON Group A match, with both sides converting penalties awarded after VAR interventions.
How Mali ended Morocco's record 19-game winning streak (2:05)
Bafana's Mbokazi showed Chicago Fire what they're getting in dealing with Salah
Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to 10-man Egypt in Agadir on Friday, with Mohamed Salah scoring a contentious penalty, but new Chicago Fire centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi can hold his head up high after a strong performance.
Mbokazi impresses in South Africa's 1-0 defeat to Egypt (1:11)
Why VAR didn't award South Africa a penalty vs Egypt (1:33)
Udoh: VAR made correct decision for Egypt's penalty vs. South Africa (0:48)
Hugo Broos slams 'ridiculous' decisions after South Africa's loss vs. Egypt (0:37)
How many more Liverpool matches will Mohamed Salah miss during AFCON?
Mohamed Salah is a key absentee for Liverpool while he plays for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Laurens' weekend preview: Atalanta to test Inter, AFCON pressures Morocco
What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? Inter Milan getting tested by upstart Atalanta, and more action for Africa Cup of Nation hosts Morocco.
Salah penalty saves 10-man Egypt from chaotic Bafana defeat
South Africa were relentless in attack in the second half against Egypt on Friday at the Africa Cup of Nations, but they could not get past the Pharaohs' defence as Mohamed Salah's penalty secured the 1-0 win in Agadir.
Emmanuel Adebayor: Jamie Carragher's treatment of Mohamed Salah 'unfair'
Emmanuel Adebayor has labelled Jamie Carragher's treatment of Mohamed Salah 'unfair'.
AFCON 2025 -- Victor Osimhen has point to prove as Nigeria face Tunisia
Here are a few big storylines ahead of this key clash between Nigeria and Tunisia at AFCON in Morocco.
AFCON 2025 -- 10 truly 'Only at AFCON!' moments during the first round
The top 10 moments, subplots, incidents, talking points you may have missed at the the AFCON in Morocco so far.
Morocco's Regragui calls for Ounahi the 'metronome' to rediscover World Cup levels
"Azzedine is our metronome," Regragui told ESPN. "When he's at his level, we become a great team."
South Africa vs Egypt - Bafana look to repeat AFCON 2019 upset of Salah's Pharaohs
Bafana Bafana are underdogs for Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B clash with Egypt in Agadir, but the memory of their 2019 round of 16 upset of the Pharaohs is still fresh in their memory.
Hugo Broos encourages Bafana Bafana not to fear Salah, Marmoush
Broos said his team's focus will be on putting Egypt in difficult situations, while acknowledging that this game will be a lever higher than their tournament opener against Angola.
'We listened to Europe to change our history' - Mali coach launches stinging attack on FIFA-led AFCON changes
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has launched a stinging attack on the CAF for making AFCON a quadrennial format, but South Africa head coach Hugo Broos supported the new format.
Before Broos, there was Pitso - The coaches that led Bafana to AFCON contention
The road back to the top of Africa arguably began years before current coach Hugo Broos took the Bafana Bafana job in May 2021 - as one of his predecessors began transforming South Africa's football.
What the yellow card saga taught Bafana's Mokoena about being a good teammate
There were few positives from Bafana Bafana's three-point FIFA World Cup qualifying points deduction, but being in the centre of the storm taught Teboho Mokoena a lesson about his own, and others', mental health.
Oliseh 'saddened' by social media backlash over AFCON commentary debut
Oliseh defended his approach to the job as professional objectivity rather than bias against the national team.
AFCON Day 4: Cameroon earn derby win over Gabon; victories for Algeria, Ivory Coast
Cameroon put their chaotic tournament build-up behind them to beat Gabon while Algeria, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso also earned victories.
Zidane in stands for son Luca's Algeria clean sheet
France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria started its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan on Wednesday.
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| Mali | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zambia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Comoros | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Angola | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Tanzania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Uganda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Benin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Botswana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Sudan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Gabon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Mozambique | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |