Gabon is facing the prospect of an early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-2 defeat to Mozambique in their Group F clash in Agadir. This match marked a significant milestone for Mozambique, ending a 40-year wait for their first victory in the continental finals. Gabon has now suffered defeats in both of their opening matches, while Mozambique has accrued three points, placing them level with Ivory Coast and Cameroon, who are set to meet later today. If that match concludes in a draw, Gabon will be eliminated from the tournament. Mozambique celebrated their win with goals from Faisal Bangal, Geny Catamo, and Diogo Calila, showcasing a well-deserved victory under the leadership of 42-year-old winger Elias Pelembe. This victory represents Mozambique’s first success in the Africa Cup of Nations after 17 attempts since their debut in 1986. Despite Gabon’s efforts, including goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and...

In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E. The fourth day of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco delivered authority, tension and late drama, as Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Cameroon all claimed important victories that began to shape the early narrative of the tournament. In Rabat, Algeria opened their Group E campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Sudan 3-0 under the watchful eye of football legend Zinedine Zidane. Though Zidane made his name with France, his Algerian roots added symbolism to the night, further underlined by the presence of his son, Luca, in goal for the Desert Foxes. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The 2019 champions wasted no time asserting control. Captain Riyad Mahrez struck inside two minutes, finishing calmly after a precise pass...

Nairobi — Manchester United forward Amad Diallo’s composed strike gave holders Ivory Coast 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Marrakech. Elsewhere, Riyad Mahrez’s double helped Algeria to a dominant victory over 10-man Sudan in Rabat. In Agadir, Karl Etta Eyong’s early strike gave five-time champions Cameroon victory over Gabon. In an intense meeting between Central African neighbours, Cameroon set a bristling pace from the start by snapping up transitions and advancing at speed in the hope of catching Gabon cold. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The ploy paid off when Bryan Mbeumo collected Samuel Kotto’s ball over the top and threaded a deft pass on to the run of Eyong inside the box, allowing the Levante forward to slide a first-time finish through goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba’s legs – with the goal confirmed as onside by a...

Cameroon and Gabon will meet for a third time at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations when they face off in their opening Group F fixture on Wednesday in Agadir. Kick-off is at 21h00 local time (20h00 GMT). Central African rivals, the two sides previously met at the AFCON finals in 2010 and 2017, with Gabon avoiding defeat on both occasions. Gabon defeated Cameroon 1-0 in their opening match of the 2010 tournament, before the sides played out a goalless draw in the final group game of the 2017 edition. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Cameroon are yet to score a goal against Gabon in AFCON competition. Despite this, it was Cameroon who progressed from the group stage on both occasions, while Gabon were eliminated. In 2017, hosts Gabon required victory in the final group match to advance, while Cameroon needed only a draw....