AFCON

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DR Congo clinch narrow victory over Benin in 2025 AFCON opener

DR Congo made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin in Rabat, a result that lifted them to the top of Group D.

Hugo Broos

Hugo Broos hails Moremi impact after Bafana’s AFCON opener

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has praised attacker Tshepang Moremi as the decisive substitution that swung their AFCON opener against Angola on Monday night.

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We are still alive – Angola coach

Angola coach Patrice Beaumelle has admitted that defeat to Bafana Bafana in their AFCON opener is a significant setback, but insists the Palancas Negras remain very much in the tournament.

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Foster hails ideal AFCON start as Bafana brace for Egypt test

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster, and man of the match in last night’s 2-1 win over Angola, says the most important part of kicking the tournament off with a win has been achieved.

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AFCON: Patson Daka's late header rescues a point for Zambia against Mali

Patson Daka scored in stoppage-time as Zambia rescued a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mali at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Monday.

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Angola brace for Bafana AFCON test in COSAFA derby

Bafana Bafana’s results over the past few years have earned them widespread admiration and respect across the continent — including from tonight’s opponents, Angola.

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