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Breaking: Super Eagles Edge Egypt on Penalties to Claim AFCON Bronze
Nigeria thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half when Akor Adams powered in a header, only…
AFCON: Osimhen, Lookman benched as Chelle names XI vs Egypt
Head coach Eric Chelle has dropped star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman to the bench for Nigeria’s Africa Cup…
Nigeria Vs Egypt: Chelle speaks on Calvin Bassey’s replacement
When asked about who might replace Bassey in the starting XI, Chelle emphasized that his decision would be based on…
No love lost as Eagles, Pharaohs fight for pride in AFCON bronze duel
Neither the Super Eagles nor the Pharaohs approach the third-place match lightly, in spite of missing out on Sunday’s final…
AFCON 2025: Bronze at stake as Super Eagles regroup in Casablanca for Egypt battle
The team lost 4–2 on penalties to host nation Morocco in the semi-final played on Wednesday night.
Sadio Mane’s late strike powers Senegal into AFCON Final
Earlier chances fell Senegal’s way as Nicolas Jackson and Iliman Ndiaye both threatened, while Egypt relied heavily on counter-attacks led…
AFCON: Egypt advance to semi-finals after narrow win against Ivory Coast
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt defeated defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on…
Extra-time drama as Egypt sink Benin to land in AFCON quarter-finals
Seven-time champions Egypt booked their place in the quater-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Benin 3–1 after…
“The match will be very difficult for us” – Rohr admits as Benin prepare for Egypt test
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his side faces a very difficult task against seven-time champions Egypt…
1xBET AFCON 2025: Salah’s goal earns Egypt narrow win over South Africa
Egypt secured a 1–0 victory over South Africa in their Group B match at the 2025 AFCON in Agadir on…
Salah’s late strike rescues Egypt in dramatic AFCON opener against Zimbabwe
Egypt responded with sustained pressure, enjoying overwhelming possession but struggling to convert chances. Salah and Omar Marmoush both went close…
AFCON 2025: Group B set to separate contenders from pretenders
In short: Group B promises high-stakes football, tactical intrigue and moments of continental brilliance as Africa’s elite and emerging nations…
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles battle Pharaohs in Cairo friendly
Pharaohs, who are the only country to have achieved three consecutive triumphs (2006-2010), have to negotiate things with 1996 hosts…
Int’l Friendly: All eyes on Osimhen, Salah as Nigeria play Egypt Dec 16
On Monday, Egypt’s head coach, Hossam Hassan, announced a 28-man provisional squad. The team will gather in Cairo on Wednesday…
Super Eagles to play Egypt in AFCON 2025 warm-up match
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in a friendly game ahead of the 2025 Africa…
Salah fires Egypt to 2026 World Cup qualification glory
The win comes amid Africa’s expanded qualifying process, in which nine CAF nations will directly qualify for the World Cup.
U.S., Egypt, others move to resolve Sudan’s devastating war
The ministers called for a humanitarian truce, for an initial three months, to enable the swift entry of humanitarian aid…
Road to 2026 World Cup: Morocco, Egypt close in on qualification
qualifying campaign continues, attention will turn to the remaining fixtures, where both countries will aim to wrap up their qualification…
World Rankings: Survey shows three best African countries to live in
They rated 87 countries based on 73 factors grouped into 10 main areas, such as culture, business, quality of life,…
Flying Eagles soar: Nigeria crush Egypt in penalty thriller to grab AFCON Bronze
The game proceeded to penalties, where the Nigerian side displayed composure and clinical finishing, converting four of their spot-kicks. Egypt,…
U-20 AFCON: Smith’s header fires S/Africa past Nigeria into final
A well-taken header by Tylon Smith in the 66th minute proved decisive in a fiercely contested match between two of…
U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles battle Morocco to goalless draw
The Flying Eagles controlled proceedings in the first half but managed only one shot on target.
Nigeria’s Aruna emerges Africa’s top-ranked table tennis player
With the new ranking, Aruna now occupies the 18th position with 1290 points, moving up one place from the previous…
Egypt expands African diplomatic push as Red Sea crisis hits economy
The diplomatic effort comes as Egypt grapples with a 60 per cent drop in canal revenue over the past 11…
Uganda, Egypt forge Pharmaceutical ties at AfriSummit 2024
During the meeting, the Ugandan side expressed deep admiration for Egypt’s advancements in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as its…
WHO certifies Egypt malaria-free
Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and…
Egypt regrets situation in Gaza
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 29,954 as the Israeli military killed 76 in the…
DRC clinches victory over Egypt on penalties, soars into AFCON quarter final
The game progressed to the level of penalty shootout. And DRC emerged victorious by beating Egypt 8-7.
Egypt crash out of AFCON, DR Congo reach quarter-finals
The Egyptian goalkeeper, Gabaski missed his kick, while the Congolese keeper, Lionel Mpasi-Nzau sent an unstoppable penalty past Gabaski into…
Salah’s late penalty rescues draw for Egypt against impressive Mozambique
Three minutes later, Mozambique added a second goal to shock everyone. Guima tees up Clesio Bauque inside the box and…