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African and Arab Football


Rogers inspires Aston Villa victory over Manchester United amid injury setbacks

Aston Villa extended their remarkable winning streak with a 2-1 triumph over Manchester United at Villa Park, driven by a decisive performance from Morgan Rogers. The result marked Villa’s seventh consecutive victory in the Premier League and their tenth in all competitions, a run unmatched in......

Moroccans erupt in ecstasy after Atlas Lions' triumphant AFCON opener

Moroccans erupted in joy after the national football team, the Atlas Lions, secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros in their opening match at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The electrifying game took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where supporters celebrated both inside the stadium......

CAN 2025 kicks off with Morocco vs Comoros: time, broadcast and opening ceremony

After months of anticipation, the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 officially gets underway this Sunday, drawing the attention of football fans across Africa and beyond. The opening match will see host nation Morocco face Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The highly awaited encounter......

FIFA boosts 2026 World Cup champion’s prize amid ticket controversy

FIFA has announced a record prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament winner set to earn 50 million dollars, marking an unprecedented increase in the competition’s history. The decision, revealed during a FIFA Council meeting in Doha, comes as the organization faces a mounting backlash......

Movistar Plus+ to broadcast 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

Madrid, Spain – Spanish digital TV platform Movistar Plus+ announced it will broadcast all matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), set to take place in Morocco from December 21 to January 18. The coverage will include the opening match, the final, and all games in between, offering......

2M unveils special programming for CAN 2025

In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), Moroccan media group 2M has announced an extensive programming lineup across its television, radio, and digital platforms. This ambitious initiative aims to celebrate African football while showcasing the continent's cultural diversity. With......

Arab Cup: Morocco aims for semi-final spot by capitalizing on key match moments

Morocco’s A’ national team coach, Tarik Sektioui, stated on Wednesday in Doha that reaching the semi-finals of the Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will depend on the team’s ability to make the most of its strongest moments during the upcoming clash against Syria. Speaking at the pre-match press......

Unusual Incident: Nigeria coach accuses Congolese player of practising “Voodoo” after penalty shootout loss

Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Chelle, sparked controversy on Sunday after claiming that a DR Congo player engaged in “voodoo practices” during the intense penalty shootout that led to the Super Eagles’ elimination. The match, held in Rabat, ended 1-1 after extra time before......

DR Congo stuns Nigeria to keep World Cup dream alive in dramatic shoot-out

In a thrilling conclusion to the Confederation of African Football qualifiers, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) shattered Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic encounter unfolded at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where DR Congo triumphed......

AS FAR set to face TP Mazembe in Women’s champions league semi-final

AS FAR’s women’s team continues its impressive run in the CAF Women’s Champions League and is preparing for a high-stakes semi-final clash against defending champions TP Mazembe on Tuesday, 17 November 2025. The Moroccan side secured its place in the last four after a confident 2–0......

World Cup 2026: Nigeria defeats Gabon 4–1 to reach African playoff final

Nigeria advanced to the final of the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Gabon 4–1 on Thursday at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The match, which ended 1–1 in regular time, was decided in extra time. Akor Adams (78’), Ejuke Chidera (97’), and......

World Cup 2026: DR Congo defeat Cameroon (1-0) and join Nigeria in the playoff final

DR Congo have joined Nigeria in the final of the African playoff tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after beating Cameroon 1–0 in the second semifinal held on Thursday at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat, inaugurated on this occasion following reconstruction works ahead of the Morocco 2025 Africa......

DR Congo offers $1 million bonus per player for World Cup play-off success

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team has been given a massive incentive to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports indicate that each player will receive a $1 million bonus if they successfully navigate the intercontinental play-off stage. This extraordinary......