Morocco booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Wednesday after a tense semi‑final against Nigeria that ended 0–0 after extra time and was decided by penalties, with the Atlas Lions winning 4–2 in the shootout at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. In a match marked by tactical discipline
Senegal secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1–0 victory over Egypt in the semi‑final on Wednesday in Tangier, thanks to a match‑winning strike by Sadio Mané late in the second half. The Teranga Lions will now contest the continental showpiece after a tense battle against the Pharaohs. In
Manchester United and former club captain Michael Carrick have reached a verbal agreement for him to become the club’s interim head coach until the end of the 2025–26 season, high‑profile reports confirmed on Tuesday. Carrick, 44, will take charge following the sacking of Ruben Amorim earlier this month amid a difficult campaign for the Red
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has set the tone for his team’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final clash with Egypt, insisting the match will be fiercely contested while expressing deep respect for the Pharaohs’ quality and achievements. The Teranga Lions are preparing to face Egypt in Tangier on Wednesday for a place in the AFCON
Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has played down concerns about potential player suspensions ahead of his team’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final against Egypt, insisting his squad will focus solely on winning the match and not count yellow cards or risks of missing the final. In a press briefing ahead of Wednesday’s highly
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada As FIFA World Cup 2026™️ ticket sales continue amid major fan interest, significant criticism has emerged from supporter groups, particularly around the accessibility and cost of tickets for fans with disabilities, who argue that the current structure unfairly excludes them and their essential companions from attending matches. Barrier to Access
Kylian Mbappé was notably absent from training on Tuesday, the day Álvaro Arbeloa began his tenure as Real Madrid’s new head coach, marking an intriguing start to the Spanish giants’ transitional period. Arbeloa took charge of the first session ahead of Wednesday’s Copa del Rey clash with Albacete, as the club looks to steady its
In one of the biggest upsets of the 2025–26 Coupe de France, Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) were eliminated from the French Cup in the Round of 32, suffering a 1–0 defeat at home to city rivals Paris FC at the Parc des Princes on Monday. The match was decided by a dramatic late goal from Jonathan
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui delivered a determined and clear‑eyed press conference ahead of his team’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, insisting the match is as significant as a final and spotlighting the tactical and psychological readiness of his squad. Regragui described the encounter set for Wednesday, January 14,
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the full officiating team for the high‑stakes Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and hosts Morocco, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. At the centre of proceedings will be Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea,