Sunderland U18 Overview

Africa Cup of Nations Winners and losers GFX

Mane, Salah & AFCON's biggest winners and losers

There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations. However, even by the tournament's extraordinary standards, the final of the 2025 edition was like nothing we've ever seen before - albeit not in a good way. In the 93rd minute of a tense but largely uneventful encounter in Rabat, Senegal had a goal from Ismaila Sarr very harshly disallowed for a perceived foul by Abdoulaye Seck on Achraf Hakimi beforehand. Just moments later, Morocco were awarded a penalty after an invention by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who had spotted a minor tug on Brahim Diaz's shirt by El Hadji Malick Diouf.

Egypt vs Benin: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

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

AFCON 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.

Benin vs Botswana: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

AFCON 2025 Wrap: Jackson brace fires Senegal to sink Botswana as DR Congo outshine Benin

The Teranga Lions asserted their credentials as tournament favourites with a convincing win over the Zebras. Earlier on, DR Congo continued to shine following their AFCON opening win over their Group D rivals. Just recently, they defeated Nigeria to book a ticket to the intercontinental World Cup qualifiers set to be played in March 2026. Benin's AFCON campaign, a tournament they missed in 2021 and 2023, has suffered a faulty start.

Congo vs Benin: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
13	West Ham United U18	28	13	2	13	62	59	3	41	L W L W W
14	Middlesbrough U18	26	12	3	11	45	45	0	39	L W L W L
15	Sunderland U18	26	11	6	9	56	44	12	39	W W L W W
16	Leicester City U18	28	10	6	12	46	53	-7	36	L D L L D
17	Liverpool U18	26	11	2	13	70	70	0	35	L L L W L

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