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2025 AFCON Final: Senegal vs Morocco - Kickoff time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Teranga Lions' clash with the Atlas Lions at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Sunday. This is a deciding match of this continental competition between teams that have each been crowned African champions once before. A lot is at stake in Rabat on Sunday with the hosts out to avoid humiliation on home soil while the West Africans would be keen to cause an upset.

Ex-Chiefs target the hero as Nigeria clinch record-extending AFCON bronze after Salah & Marmoush flop

After falling to beat Morocco in the post-match penalties in the semi-final, this time around, the Super Eagles were sharp as they outclassed the Pharaohs. The West Africans clinched a record-extending AFCON bronze medal following their win over Salah-led Egypt. Now that the battle for bronze has been settled, all eyes are on the ultimate prize, which will be contested for on Sunday between Senegal and the hosts, Morocco.

2025 AFCON: Egypt vs Nigeria - Kickoff time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Pharaohs and Super Eagles' third-place clash at Stade Mohamed V on Saturday. Both teams failed to reach the final and they are now embroiled in the fight for bronze to salvage some respect after they were touted as tournament favourites. None would want to lose a second successive match at this tournament.

Ex-Chiefs target inspires Mali to AFCON Round of 16 win over Tunisia to set date with Mane's Senegal

The Eagles endured a tough time at Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca against the Carthage Eagles to make the last eight of the biennial competition and send their fans into raptures. The North African team were punished for failing to take their chances and coming up with tactics to stop the determined opponents who played with a man less for almost 100 minutes. Ex-Glamour Boys target saved two penalties in the shootout to see his team through.

Andre Poko, Wilfried Zaha and Christopher Operi, Gabon vs Ivory Coast

AAFCON Wrap: Former Man United winger spoils Ivory Coast's date with SA, Cameroon beat ex-Chiefs star's team

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stages ended on a high note with heavyweights taking the centre stage in the North African country of Morocco. In the four games that were played, 14 goals were scored, with the defending champions, The Elephants, scoring the most as they finished top in their pool.

Chidozie Awaziem, Moses Simon and Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles

Goalkeeper drama involving PSL stars as Nigeria trounce Uganda to clinch AFCON Group C

The Super Eagles showed their class with a near-perfect display against the East African nation on Tuesday night in the final pool outing to make three wins in a row. However, it was not a good outing for Paul Put's men, who were eliminated without tasting a win. They lost two games and drew once from the three fixtures.

Osimhen brace powers Nigeria to crash Gabon and keep World Cup hopes alive

After a valiant fight by the Panthers in regulation time, the Super Eagles ultimately emerged victorious from this 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs semi-final battle in neutral Morocco on Thursday. Eric Chelle's men needed extra time to win 4-1 at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium with the Galatasaray forward grabbing a double. They remain in contention to go to the global competition but still have other hurdles to plain.

Nigeria & Benin reprieve as FIFA opens case against SA for fielding ineligible Mokoena

Mzansi might be forced to win their last two Group C games to get their ticket after the World Football Governing Body opened a case against Hugo Broos' side.

2026 WCQ: Reprieve for Benni as Kenya run riot over Seychelles

A four-goal craze in the first-half set the Harambee Stars up for a big win at Moi International Sports Centre on Tuesday.

Don't fear Nigeria! Bafana warned against getting intimidated by Super Eagles - 'What will we do at WC?'

Apart from being warned against fearing the West Africans, a loophole that Bafana can use to punish the Super Eagles has been identified.

Nigeria suffer Osimhen setback as Rwanda make Super Eagles sweat for win ahead of Bafana duel

The Super Eagles star was injured in the first half as the former AFCON champions almost got frustrated on their own soil by hard-fighting Amavubi.

FIFA WCQ: Nigeria vs Rwanda - Kickoff time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Super Eagles' World Cup qualifier hosting of Amavubi on Saturday.

Riveiro concedes Al Ahly couldn't do anything - 'The CWC match was beyond our capacity'

The Spaniard suffered his first loss as the Red Devils tactician in the ongoing global club competition in North Africa.

'Benni & Co. brought nothing to the 2010 WC! If we sell players to Europe, PSL will be finished like SuperSport! He should focus on Kenya'

The Bafana Bafana legend claimed some Mzansi players are not interested in taking other challenges since they prefer playing at home.

South African clubs banned after 41 own goals and 59-1 result

The teams in the fourth division scored a combined 94 goals in just two matches which caught the attention of organisers

Fadlu Davids Orlando Pirates Mandla Ncikazi

Mngqithi: Pirates can make Mzansi proud

The Masandawana coach insists the Buccaneers have what it takes to silence their opponents in the final of Africa's secondary club competition

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Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer Chiefs, Novermber 2021

Chiefs' Shabalala opens up about Villarreal stint

The highly rated player is back in the country after undergoing an assessment at the Liga club

Decades-long problem still haunts Bafana

As SA prepare to take on Les Bleus in an international friendly on Tuesday, much of the talk has been around their strikers’ shortcomings

Benni McCarthy and AmaZulu part ways

Usuthu have confirmed that the Bafana Bafana legend has departed his post

Benni McCarthy, AmaZulu FC, October 2021

AmaZulu explain McCarthy exit, issue next coach update

Sandile Zungu has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Bafana Bafana legend’s exit from Usuthu

Pienaar: Does he belong among Bafana's greats?

As the South Africa legend turns 40, GOAL assesses his standing among his country's finest players

Themba Zwane Andile Jali Mamelodi Sundowns

Broos' snubbing of Sundowns' duo surprising

The Belgian decided against calling up the pair for the international friendly games against Guinea and France, despite their excellent club form

Happy Mashiane, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2021

Mashiane: Chiefs star breaks silence after contract

The left-footed player described their upcoming clash with Galaxy as a final with Amakhosi desperate to end their trophy drought

Daylon Classen, Maritzburg United & Jesse Donn, SuperSport United, February 2022

Wrap: SuperSport edge Maritzburg, Pirates starlet dazzles

Two Last 32 matches were played on Wednesday with Matsatsantsa, who are five-time winners, progressing to the next round of the competition

Mamelodi Sundowns celebrate winning Caf Champions League

Why have Chiefs and Pirates fallen so far behind Sundowns?

Downs completed four big signings in January - Mokoena, Nasir Ahmed, Ralani and Saavedra, while Bucs and Amakhosi made none

Samir Nurkovic of Kaizer Chiefs, August 2021

Nurkovic issues fitness update

The Serbian forward last played competitive football five months ago before he underwent surgery

Museveni to honour Uganda legend Onyango

The 36-year-old is in the country and after meeting the parliament on Friday he will jet back to South Africa

From violence to vuvuzelas: How the Soweto derby unified fans

Chiefs' Nurkovic sets personal target

The Serbian is trailing by two goals on the PSL top-scorers chart

Steven Pienaar retires from professional football

Pienaar returned to South Africa at the start of the current campaign to join Bidvest Wits, but he was released towards the end of 2017

Frequently asked questions

Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Iran, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.

To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

Iran’s heavy 6-2 loss to England in their opener at the 2022 World Cup was a bitter pill to swallow, but Mehdi Taremi's consolation double strike meant that he became Iran’s top World Cup scorer of all-time. The Olympiacos striker will be hoping to add to his tally further in North America. In terms of World Cup appearances, Ehsan Hajsafi tops Iran's standings with 9 caps, after playing in all his side's matches at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

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