Tag: Morocco
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AFCON 2025: Ten countries qualify for tournament [Full list]
Holders Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball, as the penultimate round of qualifying fixtures began on Wednesday. The Ivorians are certain of finishing in the top two places in Group G, following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. The Elephants now have nine points from four games, while Zambia are second on…
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AFCON 2025: Two countries qualify for tournament
Burkina Faso have confirmed their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This follows their 2-0 victory over Burundi on Sunday in a qualifying fixture. Bertrand Traore and Mohamed Konate scored the goals for the Stallions in Abidjan. They qualified after a draw with Senegal, a win over Malawi and two victories against Burundi. It will…
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Olympics 2024: Nothing like this ever happened – Otamendi reacts as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1
Argentina captain to the 2024 Paris Olympics Games football events, Nicolas Otamendi has criticized the Video Assistant Referee , VAR, following his country’s 2-1 defeat to Morocco. It was VAR’s decision that led to La Albiceleste’s defeat against Morocco in their opening group game. The game, which ended in a 2-1 loss for Javier Mascherano’s…
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CAF clears air on AFCON 2025 postponement rumours
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has denied reports the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, has been moved to early 2026. The 2025 AFCON finals is scheduled to hold in Morocco. Rumours however circulated about a potential postponement of the competition due to scheduling conflicts with the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take…