AFCON

2024 - 9 - 10

AFCON Drama: Can Bafana Bafana Break Their Jinx? 🍕⚽

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Join us as we dive into the thrills and chills of AFCON qualifiers! Will Bafana Bafana rise to the occasion?

As the AFCON qualifiers heat up, all eyes are on Bafana Bafana as they gear up for a vital match against South Sudan. After a frustrating 2-2 draw against Uganda, head coach Hugo Broos knows that anything less than a victory in Juba will leave the team's hopes hanging by a thread. The South African squad has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, but now it's time to turn potential into performance—let's hope the players can channel their inner goal-scoring beasts!

Meanwhile, Morocco continues to assert its dominance in the qualifiers. In a nail-biting encounter against Lesotho, a late goal by Diaz secured a crucial victory for the Moroccan side. On the flip side, Ghana has hit a rocky patch, with their hopes for AFCON 2025 looking grim after a 1-1 draw against Niger. With coach Otto Addo still believing in his Black Stars, it appears the team will need to dig deep for an amazing turnaround.

In another exciting matchup, Rwanda played host to Nigeria, but both teams had to settle for a draw. Nigeria decided to bench star striker Victor Osimhen, which turned out to be a controversial move! Fans everywhere are scratching their heads—was it a tactical genius move or just a blunder? Regardless, Nigeria's Super Eagles must find their groove if they want to spread their wings in future matches.

As we brace ourselves for more AFCON qualifiers, one thing is certain: it’s a rollercoaster of emotions for players and fans alike! Did you know that the Africa Cup of Nations is the oldest continental football competition? It’s been going strong since 1957! And here’s a fun fact to dazzle your friends: Algeria holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak at AFCON, stretching over 18 matches! This makes us yearn for South Africa's Bafana Bafana to carve out their own glory in this prestigious tournament!

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Bafana Bafana seek vital win in AFCON qualifier against South ... (POWER 98.7)

After a frustrating 2-2 draw against Uganda, coach Hugo Broos knows nothing short of a victory in Juba will keep South Africa on track in their bid to qualify ...

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Morocco and Senegal Secure Wins as Ghana Struggles in AFCON ... (News Central TV)

Ghana's poor start to AFCON 2025 qualifying continues with a 1-1 draw against Niger. Morocco needed a late Diaz goal to defeat Lesotho, while Senegal edged.

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Another AFCON blow for Ghana, Diaz rescues Morocco (eNCA)

Defenders scored both goals in the Group F clash in Moroccan city Berkane with Alidu Seidu putting Ghana ahead on 44 minutes and Oumar Sako equalising after 81 ...

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Rwanda & Nigeria share the spoils in second 2025 AFCON qualifier ... (SuperSport)

Rwanda and Nigeria cancelled each other out in their latest Group D 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier this week, following a stalemate at the Amahoro ...

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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: We can still qualify but we must improve ... (Modern Ghana)

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo beleives his side can still qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup Nations (AFCON) tournament despite their poor start .

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AFCON qualifier: Osimhen, Iwobi benched as Eagles hope to ... (The Punch)

Victor Osimhen is starting from the bench in Tuesday's African Cup of Nations qualifying clash between the Super Eagles and Rwanda in Kigali.

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Mali and Mozambique win AFCON qualifier, Nigeria held by Rwanda (CAFOnline.com)

Mali and Mozambique both earned crucial victories on Tuesday on the second matchday of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, ...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifier: S'Eagles tops Group despite Kigali draw ... (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

The Super Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in a tensed 2025 AFCON Group D qualifying match in Kigali on Tuesday.

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Nigeria vs Rwanda live: Osimhen benched, Lookman, Boniface start ... (BBC News)

Di Rwandan national team dey slightly beta dan di Super Eagles for recent form as dem bin don lose only one match for dia last eight.

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AFCON qualifier: Unlucky Eagles held by Wasps in Kigali (The Punch)

The Super Eagles played a goalless draw with Rwanda in their second Group D game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification at the Amahoro National ...

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2025 Afcon qualifiers: Nigeria fire blanks against Rwanda as Kaizer ... (Goal.com)

The Super Eagles dropped points for the first time in the 2025 Afcon qualifiers following a 0-0 draw with Amavubi at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday.

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AFCON: Nigeria, Rwanda clash end goalless - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

Rwanda and Nigeria played out a goalless draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matchday two encounter in Kigali on Tuesday.

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2025 AFCON qualifier: Troost-Ekong okays Super Eagles' display vs ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong was happy with the team's performance against the Amavubi of Rwanda. The West Africans held their hosts to a.

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AFCON Qualifiers: Salah Shines as Egypt Thrash Botswana (News Central TV)

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was on target as Egypt stormed to a 4-0 victory over Botswana in their second match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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AFCON Qualifiers: Mohamed Salah scores in Egypt rout, Nigeria ... (Eurosport.com)

Egypt were firing on all cylinders with talisman Mohamed Salah on target, as they routed Botswana 4-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday.

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AFCON Qualifier: Rwanda Holds Eagles to Draw (News Central TV)

Rwanda held Nigeria's Super Eagles to a frustrating 0-0 draw in their second match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite dominating much.

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(VIDEO) AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Highlights: Botswana vs Egypt (beIN SPORTS USA)

Egypt defeated Botswana 0-4 with standout performances from Mohamed Salah and Trézéguet, as the Pharaohs solidify their position as absolute leaders of ...

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Salah scores in Egypt romp, SA grab win in Afcon qualifiers (Algoa FM)

South Africa snatched a last-gasp 3-2 win in South Sudan in Afcon qualifiers, while Egypt romped to big.

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AFCON 2025: Holders Ivory Coast on course to qualify for next ... (Sportstar)

Defending champions Ivory Coast, as well as Egypt and Algeria, won a second Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday in their bid to reach the 2025 finals ...

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Elephants beat Chad to rack up second Afcon qualifiers win ... (SuperSport)

Ivory Coast made it two wins from as many 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying matches when they defeated Chad 2-0 at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in ...

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Egypt Eyes Victory in Crucial AFCON Qualifier Clash Against ... (Egypttoday)

The Egyptian national football team, under the leadership of Hossam Hassan, is set to face Botswana in a pivotal second-round match of the 2025 Africa Cup ...

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Ivory Coast win again on busy Tuesday of AFCON qualifiers - 2025 ... (African Football)

Jean Philippe Krasso of Cote dIvoire and Karim Konate of Cote dIvoire celebrate ©Djaffar Ladjal/BackpagePix. by Graeme Jackson. Tuesday Sep 10, 2024. 23:20.

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Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso shine, Cape Verde bounce back in ... (CAFOnline.com)

The second round of matches of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers concluded on Tuesday with victories for Cote d'Ivoire, ...

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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Mohamed Salah Scores in Egypt Romp ... (News18)

The home team fell behind after only four minutes when a Salah shot was parried by goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko and Mahmoud Hassan — popularly known as ...

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RELIVE: Egypt v Botswana (African Cup of Nations qualifiers ... (Ahram Online)

Ahram Online is providing a live coverage for Tuesday's match between Egypt and Botswana in 2nd round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers - Group ...

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AFCON Qualifier: Rwanda Holds Eagles to Draw (News Central TV)

Rwanda held Nigeria's Super Eagles to a frustrating 0-0 draw in their second match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite dominating much.

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AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Return To Nigeria After Draw With ... (AIT LIVE)

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned home after they were forced to a barren draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda on Tuesday afternoon no thanks to the.

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2025 Afcon qualifiers: Nigeria fire blanks against Rwanda as Kaizer ... (Goal.com)

The Super Eagles dropped points for the first time in the 2025 Afcon qualifiers following a 0-0 draw with Amavubi at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday.

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AFCON: Rwanda celebrate holding Nigeria in Kigali (The Punch)

The team agreed that facing three-time African champions Nigeria was a daunting task, but the presence of President Paul Kegame at the stadium, his first time ...

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