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

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

'I love Chiefs!' Portuguese top-tier star sends come-get-me plea revealing 'a move is going to happen'

With the transfer market taking centre stage regarding players’ futures, the midfielder has admitted his interest in returning to the Premier Soccer League. The experienced player is hoping for “an opportunity somewhere else” after South Africa’s campaign in the African Cup of Nations. He also admitted that he would love to play for Amakhosi.

Gabon government suspends team, axes Aubameyang and manager

In an incredible turn of events, Gabon's government has announced that it has suspended the national team after their horrendous African Cup of Nations campaign, and have also sacked their manager, whilst removing ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from the squad altogether.

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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.

Bafana to square off with Broos' former team in AFCON Round of 16

South Africa discovered their opponents following the last round of group stage matches on Wednesday. The 1996 African champions will battle it out with the Indomitable Lions this weekend, with a spot in the quarter-finals at stake.

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Osimhen sends 'condolences' after Anthony Joshua injured in car crash

Victor Osimhen has sent his condolences to heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua after he was involved in a car crash that killed two people in Nigeria this week. Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, friends and trainers of Joshua, both tragically lost their lives in the accident after the car struck a stationary vehicle.

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Guinea vs Algeria: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

Mozambique vs Cameroon: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

Sudan vs Burkina Faso: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

Gabon vs Ivory Coast: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

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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.

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

Looking for a third straight victory in Morocco, the Super Eagles will face the East Africans, who are yet to win a game. Nigeria, who have already qualified for the knockout stage, have been impressive so far with victories against Tanzania and Tunisia. On the other hand, the Uganda Cranes are looking for their first win after an opening loss to Tunisia, which was followed by a 1-1 draw against Taifa Stars of Tanzania.

📽️ | Scottish Prem star lights up AFCON with goal of tournament contender

Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise announced himself on the international stage with a breathtaking Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) goal that is already being talked about as a contender for the strike of the tournament. The Scottish Premiership star, who has been in prolific domestic form, translated that confidence seamlessly into the AFCON as Zimbabwe faced South Africa in a Group B encounter on Monday.

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📽️ | El Kaabi scores another incredible bicycle kick at AFCON

Ayoub El Kaabi, one of the early stars of the African Cup of Nations, has achieved a remarkable feat after scoring his second bicycle kick of the tournament. The 32-year-old Olympiacos star scored his first headline-grabbing goal against Comoros, and has now done the same against Zambia.

Broos concedes lack of game control remains Bafana’s biggest concern

The South African side edged past Zimbabwe at the Stade de Marrakech on Monday evening in an enthralling five-goal encounter. Despite the Belgian's men emerging victorious and bringing the Warriors’ Africa Cup of Nations campaign to an end, a lack of consistency remained evident in the Mzansi outfit’s performance.

Egypt make surprising Salah decision after AFCON heroics

Seven-time champions Egypt remain unbeaten in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite resting star man Mohamed Salah in the 0-0 stalemate with Angola on Friday. The Liverpool forward remained on the substitutes bench for the entire match as the much-changed Pharaohs wrapped up their Group B obligations with a goalless draw at the Adrar Stadium in Morocco.

Amad hails 'good lad' Mbeumo as Man Utd duo swap shirts at AFCON

Amad Diallo hailed Manchester United team-mate Bryan Mbeumo as a "good lad" after the pair swapped shirts following their Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon. The former scored a brilliant goal as the two African heavyweights played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday as both nations inched closer to the knockout stages of the competition.

📽️ | Man Utd star Amad scores AFCON stunner for Ivory Coast

Manchester United star Amad Diallo scored a stunning goal but his Ivory Coast side were held to a 1-1 draw with Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. The United wing-back, who lined up against club team-mate Bryan Mbeumo, scored his second goal of the competition for the tournament holders but their lead was short-lived when Junior Tchamadeu's deflected effort came just six minutes later.

Zambia vs Morocco: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

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

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

Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Stream, TV & where to watch

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

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.

'Thanks to PSG!' - Hakimi set for sensational injury return at AFCON

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has thanked Paris Saint-Germain and president Nasser Al-Khelaifi for their role in helping Achraf Hakimi return to fitness, as the Atlas Lions captain nears a return for his national side at AFCON after the best part of two months on the sidelines. Hakimi is expected to feature in hosts Morocco's final group game against Zambia on Monday, and Regragui praised 'gentleman' Al-Khelaifi for allowing Hakimi to join up with his national side early to aid his recovery.

Frequently asked questions

: Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.
: Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.
: Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.
: Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.
: Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.
: Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.
: Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.
: Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.
: Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.
: The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.
: Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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