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AFCON 2025: Senegal favoured as quarter-final clash with Mali awaits
Overall, the teams have faced each other 40 times, with Senegal holding a dominant edge — 19 wins to Mali’s eight, alongside 13 draws. Senegal have also outscored Mali 61–38 and are unbeaten in their last 13 encounters, stretching back to 1997.
Angola 0–0 Egypt: Palancas press but Pharaohs hold firm
While the scoreline remained unchanged, the match was far from short on drama. Angola enjoyed the better of the contest, particularly in the second half, but Egypt’s defensive discipline and resilience ensured they left with a point.
Nigeria set the pace as Mahrez leads the way after two AFCON 2025 group rounds
Mahrez, the Algerian captain, tops the scoring chart with three goals, continuing his reputation as a decisive figure on the continental stage.His clinical finishing has helped Algeria secure maximum points from their opening two games, placing them firmly among the early qualifiers for the kno...
Safari Rally 2026 opens shakedown to fans as event shifts to Naivasha
While rolling out the 2026 programme, Safari Rally Kenya Chief Executive Officer, Charles Gacheru also outlined the reasons why next year’s rally proper will not start in Nairobi as has been the norm since it’s return to the WRC in 2021.
Dreams from my father: Jonah Fabisch walking in the footsteps of his father, legendary coach Reinhard Fabisch
Jonah was born in Kenya in 2001 during his dad’s second stint as Harambee Stars coach and spent his first few months in East Africa. He however relocated to Zimbabwe, then later to Germany, with his mother when the elder Fabisch moved to coach in the United Arab Emirates....
Luca Zidane: Algeria’s new number one eyes further exploits in Morocco
Yet amid the attacking fireworks, one name stood out quietly but decisively: Luca Zidane. Making his Africa Cup of Nations debut, the goalkeeper marked the occasion with a clean sheet that will long be remembered.
AFCON 2025: Zambia and Comoros share the spoils
Following this draw, Zambia move up to two points, keeping their qualification hopes fully intact heading into the third and final round of group matches.
High stakes in Marrakech as Angola and Zimbabwe chase first points
Both teams delivered contrasting performances in their opening matches, yet a shared conclusion emerges: the quality of play was not always reflected in the result. Enough to fuel frustration, but also belief, ahead of this pivotal meeting.
Four-time African champion Ahmed Hassan hails AFCON organization, backs Egypt’s AFCON title bid
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in African football history, Hassan was a central figure in Egypt’s unprecedented AFCON hat-trick in 2006, 2008 and 2010.