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AFCON 2025: Nervy Nigeria survive late Tunisia comeback to reach last 16

Nervy Nigeria overcame a spirited late Tunisia comeback to win their Group C encounter 3-2 in Fes on Saturday

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'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.

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    Come on, coach Broos! Get Rele Mofokeng on the pitch from the start!

    Hugo Broos has yet to hand Relebohile Mofokeng his first start of AFCON, but in Bafana Bafana's final group stage fixture against Zimbabwe on Monday, the Orlando Pirates star should be the first name on his team sheet.

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    South Africa vs Zimbabwe - What Bafana need to do to advance to AFCON knockouts

    Heading into South Africa's final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group fixture against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, Hugo Broos' men need a draw to secure their progression to the knockout rounds.

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      For a team topping the Premier League table, Arsenal haven't looked convincing enough

      Arsenal relied on an own goal for their fourth straight match, and it's not as convincing as it should be from the team topping the Premier League.

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      Uganda eye future role for Sundowns legend Onyango

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      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.

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      AFCON Day 6: Morocco handed reality check by Mali, Salah takes Egypt into knockouts

      Mali ended Morocco's 19-game winning streak while a Mohammed Salah penalty was decisive in a controversial Egypt South Africa match.

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      Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher is the subject of interest from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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