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How to buy AFCON semi-final 2025 tickets

Witness Africa’s fiercest competition live in Morocco

Mali vs Senegal: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Mali and Senegal, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to buy AFCON quarter-final 2025 tickets

Witness Africa’s fiercest competition live in Morocco

Mali vs Tunisia: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Mali and Tunisia, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to buy Morocco AFCON 2025 tickets

Don’t miss Morocco in action at AFCON 2025

Kylain Mbappe backing Morocco to win AFCON

Kylian Mbappe is backing Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco to go the distance in front of their fans at the prestigious competition, according to national team captain Achraf Hakimi. Real Madrid star Mbappe was in attendance for Morocco's 1-1 group stage draw with Mali with the hosts tipped by many to win AFCON for the first time since their initial success in 1976.

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Ex-PL striker falls on neck in failed attempt at acrobatic AFCON celebration

Former Premier League striker Patson Daka appeared to avoid a serious injury after falling on his neck while celebrating a last-gasp equaliser for Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations. The incident, which briefly silenced a raucous crowd, ended with relief as Daka was able to continue and help his side cling to a precious draw against Mali.

Who will win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?

In Europe, much of the build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has unfortunately - but inevitably - focused on which clubs will be most affected by the tournament's scheduling slap-bang in the middle of the season. As an incredibly prestigious tournament that rarely fails to deliver a barely-believable amount of drama, the AFCON deserves so much better.

'Out of every $1,000 spent on global transfers, just 76 cents makes its way back to African clubs' - The Black Stars Podcast

In this episode we interview scouts, academy directors and players to reveal the successes and struggles of Ghana's football academies, their impact on the national team, and the consequences of Ghanaian players being shipped off to European clubs at a young age.

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Balotelli, Mainoo, Gakpo and the superstars lost to the Black Stars

In the third episode of The Black Stars Podcast, we examine how diaspora players impact Ghana's football ambitions and the broader issues of identity, preparation and infrastructure that influence their decisions.

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Two FIFA World Cup matches that changed African football - 'It was incredibly unfair'

In this episode of The Black Stars Podcast we examine the rise, fall & renaissance of Ghana's national team and hear how two games changed everything for the continent.

Secret meetings, fake passports and a journey to 'hell' - The Black Stars Podcast Episode 1

In The Black Stars Podcast Nii Lamptey reveals the details of how as a 15-year-old he ended up playing in Europe for Belgian club Anderlecht.

The Black Stars Podcast - out now!

Why, with such an abundance of talent at home and across its diaspora, do Ghana’s Black Stars fall short on football’s biggest stages?

Top 25 African players of the 21st century - ranked

Africa has provided the world with some of football's finest players this century, but who have been the best of the best?

Olympics 2024 football draw: Teams & groups

The men's throne is up for grabs after Brazil's failure to qualify and the women's side features Emma Hayes in charge of the U.S. for the first time

Spurs star Bissouma 'played with Malaria' throughout AFCON

Mali coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was suffering from Malaria throughout the team's journey at AFCON.

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Diakite sent off for celebrating extra-time Ivory Coast winner

Ivory Coast matchwinner Oumar Diakite will miss the AFCON semi-finals after picking up a second booking for his wild celebrations against Mali.

Ugly scenes at AFCON as Mali angry players swarm referee

Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final win over Mali ended in ugly scenes as the Eagles players swarmed the referee after the game.

Ivory Coast beat Mali in AFCON quarter-final

Nine-man Ivory Coast into AFCON semis after crazy ending

Substitute Oumar Diakite's last-gasp extra-time winner secured nine-man Ivory Coast a place in the semi-finals of AFCON after beating Mali 2-1.

Who are the all-time AFCON top scorers?

GOAL takes a look at the all-time top goalscorers in Africa's most prestigious tournament.

AFCON 2023: Fixtures & how to watch in the UK

Everything you need to know about the broadcasting and streaming of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

When will Bissouma be back from AFCON 2023?

Spurs midfielder Yves Bissouma will be out of action for the North London outfit as he'll be out on international duty with Mali.

Revealed: Afcon 2023 qualification draw

African teams have learned their opponents en route to qualifying for the biennial football showpiece billed for Cote d’Ivoire

Montassar knows 'Mali are a dangerous team'

The Carthage Eagles are hoping to complete the job and play in the Fifa World Cup for the sixth time in their history

Ambitious Traore: Mali have means to outwit Tunisia

The West Africans are trailing by a single goal after losing the first leg game at home on Friday

World Cup qualifying: Every African team’s MVP

GOAL’s Ed Dove picks out each side’s star man ahead of Friday’s playoffs

Frequently asked questions

You can access Wembley Stadium using public transportation. You can travel to Wembley via London Underground services at either Wembley Park or Central stations.

No parking facilities are available to the public at Wembley Stadium, with fans strongly encouraged to travel to the ground via public transportation or on foot.

If neither option is viable, you can park at one of several Q-Park facilities across London or explore the additional parking options recommended by Wembley Stadium.

You should arrive well before kick-off to fully soak in a matchday experience at Wembley Stadium, with plenty to do around the ground ahead of the game.

Gates typically open to ticket holders two hours before kick-off for football fixtures, though timings will vary depending on the event. Ensure you are briefed before arrival, and give yourself plenty of time to get to Wembley Stadium.

You can book a guided tour of Wembley Stadium through the Stadium's official tours website.

Tours are offered all year round and come in multiple formats, allowing you to find the one that is right for you.

You are unlikely to be able to purchase Wembley Stadium tickets at the box office for most events on matchdays, given the high demand for fixtures, though some games may offer a select number of tickets.

While most ticket offices will typically sell a few tickets, most sales are traditionally handled online.

While most Premier League grounds have sections specifically reserved for family-friendly options, Wembley Stadium does not have a designated family-friendly area for events.

While some sporting events will offer specific areas, others - in particular concerts - will carry age restrictions, making the need for such areas redundant.

For football matches and England games, often there is a family enclosure with cheaper tickets, typically in the upper tier.

Yes, Wembley Stadium has a roof.

This roof is retractable, which means it can cover all the seats when it's used. Whilst some of the stadium will still be open, it provides cover for every seat.

As the biggest national stadium and home to the England football team, it holds 90,000 seats, and is the second largest stadium in Europe.

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