AFCON 2025

Morocco has been declared the champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a Confederation of African Football decision to overturn their 1-0 final defeat to Senegal. CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the match by refusing to play after a penalty was awarded to the hosts. The result is now recorded as a 3-0 win for Morocco.

18. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, 2026, thanks to Pape Gueye's stunning extra-time goal. The match in Rabat descended into controversy when Senegal players protested a late penalty awarded to the hosts, walking off the pitch and delaying play for over 20 minutes. Brahim Diaz missed the spot-kick, allowing Senegal to rally for their second AFCON triumph in five years.

Cameroon advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in Rabat. Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane scored for the Indomitable Lions, while Evidence Makgopa's late goal made for a tense finish. The win sets up a potential blockbuster clash for Cameroon in the next round.

3. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

After topping Group D unbeaten—with a 3-0 win over Botswana and 1-1 draw against DR Congo—Senegal secured a 3-1 victory over Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 last-16 clash in Tangier, advancing to the quarter-finals after overturning an early deficit. Pape Gueye scored twice in the first half to give the Lions of Teranga the lead, with Ibrahim Mbaye adding a third late on. The win sets up a potential quarter-final against Mali or Tunisia.

Algeria advanced to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Rabat. Captain Riyad Mahrez scored the decisive penalty in the first half, securing two wins from two in Group E. Burkina Faso, despite a strong response, could not find an equalizer and now face a crucial match against Sudan.

26. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Mohamed Salah converted a controversial penalty to secure a 1-0 victory for Egypt against South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage match in Agadir. The win advances the seven-time champions to the last 16 despite playing with 10 men after Mohamed Hany's red card. South Africa, who beat Angola in their opener, now face a decisive final group game.