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Brahim Díaz’s Historic AFCON 2025 Run Fires Morocco Into the Semi-Finals

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 9 Jan 2026

Wilfred Ndidi’s Role in Resolving Payment Issues during AFCON 2025

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 9 Jan 2026

AFCON 2025 Showcases Amad Diallo’s Importance to Manchester United

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 7 Jan 2026

Nigeria Thrash Mozambique 4–0 to Reach AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 6 Jan 2026

Cameroon Advance to AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals After 2–1 Win Over South Africa

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 5 Jan 2026

AFCON 2025: South Africa and Cameroon Battle for Quarter-Final Place

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 4 Jan 2026

10-Man Mali Beat Tunisia on Penalties in Dramatic AFCON 2025 Clash

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 4 Jan 2026

No Wins, Only Three Goals: Mali’s Remarkable Path to AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 4 Jan 2026

Zambia’s AFCON Curse Continues: 13 Years Without a Win Since 2012 Glory

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 2 Jan 2026

Chukwueze Makes AFCON Feelings Clear With World Cup Claim

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 29 Dec 2025

Salah Seals Victory as Two VAR Calls Go Against Bafana

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 26 Dec 2025

“Even Salah Was Surprised” – Hugo Broos Slams VAR After Penalty Controversy

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 26 Dec 2025

South Africa’s Players to Watch: Foster, Appollis & the Hidden Aces vs Egypt

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 26 Dec 2025

“The Biggest Stage in Africa” Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey’s Sum Up AFCON’s True Power

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 25 Dec 2025

COSAFA Nations AFCON 2025 Matchday One Review: South Africa Leads the Region

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By Philani Zondi · Contributor · 25 Dec 2025

Lyle Foster the Difference as South Africa Secure Hard-Fought 2-1 Win Against Angola

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