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Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
AFP, Published on 21/12/2025
» RABAT - Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory.
World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
Leicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive
AFP, Published on 29/05/2023
» LIVERPOOL - Leicester were relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged their 69-year stay in the English top flight by beating Bournemouth 1-0 on Sunday.
USA set basketball World Cup record with 145-69 thumping of South Korea
AFP, Published on 26/09/2022
» SYDNEY - A rampant United States set a new all-time women's basketball World Cup scoring record Monday with a 145-69 demolition of South Korea, while Belgium booked their place in the quarter-finals.
England set Euro record in eight-goal rout of Norway
AFP, Published on 12/07/2022
» BRIGHTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - England recorded the biggest win in European Championship history as Beth Mead's hat-trick inspired an 8-0 demolition of Norway that booked the hosts' quarter-final place on Monday.
Banned Kenya and Zimbabwe to be included in 2023 AFCON draw
AFP, Published on 18/04/2022
» JOHANNESBURG: Kenya and Zimbabwe will be included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw on Tuesday in Johannesburg despite being banned by FIFA over government interference.
Egypt make Cup of Nations last 16 as six teams advance
AFP, Published on 20/01/2022
» YAOUNDE: Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent five other countries including Ivory Coast through as well.
Chaos, controversy at Cup of Nations as Mali, Gambia and Ivory Coast all win
AFP, Published on 13/01/2022
» DOUALA: There were chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday as Mali beat Tunisia in a game marred by controversy when the referee blew the final whistle before the 90 minutes had been played.
Messi restricted in PSG draw as Man City, Liverpool win thrillers
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» PARIS: Lionel Messi made his first Paris Saint-Germain start in a 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, while last season's runners-up Manchester City and Liverpool won high-scoring thrillers.