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DR Congo fan stirs hearts at AFCON with viral statue pose
Casablanca, Morocco — A devoted DR Congo supporter has captured hearts at the ongoing AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco with a remarkable display of dedication and patriotism. Michel Kuka Mboladinga, popularly nicknamed “Lumumba” or “Lumumba Vea”, has stood completely motionless for the entire duration of every Leopards match, paying tribute to Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic…
Senegalese photographer Amina Fall steals the show at AFCON 2025
Rabat, Morocco — While the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has delivered thrilling football action on the pitch, Senegalese photographer Amina Fall is turning heads off it. With her camera in hand, Fall has been capturing stunning moments throughout the tournament, earning viral attention and admiration across social media. Fall, known for her keen…
Super Eagles soar to the skies as wounded Cranes fly out of AFCON
Nigeria emphatically ended Uganda’s TotalEnergies AFCON journey with a dominant 3–1 victory on Tuesday night, tearing apart the Uganda Cranes in their final Group C encounter at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco. The Super Eagles, already in commanding form after wins over Tanzania and Tunisia, showed no mercy as they completed a perfect…
Morocco, Mali, Egypt and South Africa book knockout stage spots
Morocco, Mali, Egypt and South Africa have all confirmed their places in the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 following a dramatic final round of group matches played on Monday night. The quartet advanced after decisive performances that underlined their tournament ambitions, with Morocco and Egypt topping their respective groups,…
Ugandan referee Shamirah Nabadda shining at AFCON 2025
Rabat, Morocco — Ugandan football referee Shamirah Nabadda has made history by officiating her first match at the senior men’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), becoming the first Ugandan centre referee to do so since Muhammad Ssegonga in 2010. Nabadda, born on September 26, 1995, in Mbarara City, officiated the group-stage match between Benin…