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AFCON semifinals kicking off: Morocco vs Nigeria

The Africa Cup of Nations is reaching a thrilling stage, with the semifinals kicking off this Wednesday as Morocco faces Nigeria and Senegal takes on seven-time champion Egypt in a rematch of their 2021 final.

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AFCON: Fan zone in Rabat brings students together to watch matches

Tens of thousands of football fans have been following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at a fan zone on the international campus of Riad, an upscale district of Rabat.

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Trump travel ban on African countries leaves World Cup fans in limbo

Senegal and Ivory Coast were among the countries added in December to the list of states with partial restrictions on entry to the United States. Both have qualified for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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Former French football player, coach Rolland Courbis dies aged 72

Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure of French soccer who became a prominent pundit, has died. He was 72.

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Xabi Alonso departs Real Madrid after eight months as manager

Xabi Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid manager has ended by mutual agreement after just eight months, following a defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final. Alvaro Arboloa will take over as interim manager.

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AFCON semifinals kicking off: Morocco vs Nigeria

AFCON: Fan zone in Rabat brings students together to watch matches

Trump travel ban on African countries leaves World Cup fans in limbo

Former French football player, coach Rolland Courbis dies aged 72

Xabi Alonso departs Real Madrid after eight months as manager

Michael Carrick tipped to return as Man United's interim manager

Algeria reach AFCON quarterfinal after dramatic win over DRC

Bayern Munich routs Wolfsburg with eight-goal display after winter break

Martinelli hat-trick leads Arsenal to 4-1 victory over Portsmouth

Manchester United eliminated from FA Cup by Brighton in third round upset

Algeria reach AFCON quarterfinal after dramatic win over DRC

Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup

Super Eagles striker leads Nigeria to quarterfinal win over Algeria

Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 to reach AFCON semifinals in Marrakech

Chicago Bears rally for first playoff win in 15 years

Arne Slot vows full-strength Liverpool for FA Cup after past upset

Salah leads Egypt past defending champions to reach semi-final

Defending champions Ivory Coast eliminated from AFCON

Senegal defeat Mali 1-0 in heavy rain to reach AFCON semi-finals

Flick emphasizes team unity as Barcelona faces Real Madrid

Israel to demolish a football pitch in Bethlehem

Morocco coach rejects allegations of AFCON refs bias for the host team

Mahrez highlights Algeria's unity ahead of AFCON quarter-final

Kai Havertz returns for Arsenal's FA Cup match after injury

Vietnam secures late 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan

Ivory Coast prepares for historic quarterfinal clash against Egypt

Nigeria seeks redemption against Algeria in quarterfinal showdown

Egypt prepares for crucial AFCON quarter-final against Ivory Coast

Wrexham advance after dramatic penalty shootout victory

Dortmund and Frankfurt share six-goal thriller in Bundesliga opener