AFCON
TUNISIA MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RUN IN AFCON QUALIFIERS
Tunisia finished their qualification campaign for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations unbeaten after their 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea at home on Sunday.
The Carthage Eagles have won five matches and drawn one of their six qualifying games.
Heading into the final round of matches, both teams had already qualified and were under no pressure.
Tunisia got into the lead early, Saifeddine Jaziri breaking the deadlock with a good finish off Ferjani Sassi’s pass. The home side extended their lead seven minutes into the second half when Equatorial Guinea defender Carlos Akapo turned the ball into his own net.
The Djurtus scored a consolation with two minutes of normal time left when Firas Chaouat scored into his own net.
Meanwhile in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania who lost to the Equatoguineans on Thursday to crash their Cameroon dreams kept their first clean sheet of the qualifiers after beating Libya by a solitary goal to ensure they finished third while the North Africans remained bottom.
Simon Msuva scored the lone goal for the Taifa Stars at the stroke of half time.
In the second half Libya came back stronger and had several scoring chances.
Ibrahem Bodabous had a good chance with a header unmarked at the backpost just after the restart when Rabiaa Abubaker floated a decent cross from the right, but he couldn’t put the effort on target. In the 52nd minute Mohamed Soulah drifted in from the right but his shot was well saved by Manula.
On the other end, Mbwana Samatta had a good chance for the Tanzanians when a cross from Shomari Kapombe found him inside the box, but his attempt at a volley ended in a wide shot.
The Libyans continued to press for an equalizer and had other chances. Substitute Mouad Eisay had a go at goal with a shot from distance but Manula smothered it behind for a corner.
Late on in the game, Erasto Nyoni did well to clear the ball off the line after Salah Aldeen Fakroun’s cross from the left was almost turned into an own goal by Bakari Mwamnyeto.
Elsewhere in Namibia, Guinea suffered their first defeat of the qualifiers after losing 2-1 to the hosts.
The Syli Nationale had already qualified from group A alongside Mali, but were looking to finish top of the group for pride. However, Namibia ensured they finished the group round with victory at home coming from behind to firm up their third spot with a brace from on form Mamelodi Sundowns man Peter Shalulile.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 17th minute through Mamadou Kane, but Namibia drew back level with Shalulile scoring at the stroke of halftime.
The home side had a chance to make it 2-1 just after the restart, but Manfred Starke’s attempt with a bicycle kick off a cross from the left was awry.
Guinea also had a chance in the 62nd minute when Mohamed Bangoura floated in a cross from the left, but Moustapha Kouyate placed his header over the bar.
Namibia got the winner in the 77th minute when Shalulile finished well inside the box after picking the ball off a corner just inside the six yard box.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance in the 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, praising the team for keeping Nigeria’s qualification hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Adebayo Onanuga, the President lauded the players for their “hunger, passion, and determination” during the crucial qualifier in Uyo, describing their display as one that has “reignited Nigerians’ football pride.”
“While the job is not yet complete, I join millions of Nigerian football fans in wishing our team every success in the playoffs,” Tinubu said. “The mood across the country reflects a shared belief that Nigeria deserves a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Canada, Mexico, and the United States will host.”
Reaffirming the government’s backing, President Tinubu assured the players and coaching crew of full Federal Government support as they prepare for the decisive play-off stage.
“Nigerians everywhere believe in you, and I do too,” he said. “We look forward to seeing you fly our flag proudly on the world stage.”
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The Organizing Committee of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has announced a strong start to ticket sales, confirming that 58,000 tickets had been sold as of Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
According to an official update, the enthusiasm for the continental showpiece has also been reflected on the Yalla App, where 145,731 applications have been received so far. In addition, a total of 121,924 FAN IDs have been issued, including 31,058 belonging to foreign nationals representing 108 countries around the world.
In response to the overwhelming demand, the committee disclosed that technical teams are working round the clock to enhance the ticketing and FAN ID systems to ensure smooth processing for fans.
To assist applicants and ensure better communication, the organizers have provided a dedicated customer service line: +212 5 30 30 20 30. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in Arabic, English, and French, and is staffed by over 600 agents trained to respond to inquiries and provide user support.
Fans can also reach the support team via email at info@yallamorocco.ma.
The Organizing Committee expressed gratitude to supporters, media representatives, delegations, and partners for their enthusiasm and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable experience for all stakeholders during AFCON Morocco 2025.
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Ticket sales for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 will officially open on Monday, 13 October 2025, with an exclusive 48-hour pre-sale window reserved for Visa cardholders, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced.
Fans across Africa and around the world will be able to secure their seats for what promises to be the continent’s biggest football spectacle, which will run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
The special Visa pre-sale period will run from Monday, 13 October at 09:00 Moroccan time (08:00 GMT) until Wednesday, 15 October at 08:00 GMT, before general ticket sales open to all fans using other payment methods.
To streamline ticket purchases and enhance security, the Local Organizing Committee has launched the YALLA App, an integrated digital platform for fans to obtain their Fan ID — a mandatory requirement for buying tickets — and apply for E-Visas (AEVM) where necessary.
According to organizers, each registered Fan ID allows supporters to buy only one ticket per match, ensuring wider access and transparency in ticket distribution.
The process for obtaining tickets is straightforward:
- Download the YALLA App, available on Google Play and the App Store.
- Apply for a Fan ID and E-Visa (if required) through the app.
- Once approved, Visa cardholders can visit tickets.cafonline.com starting from Monday, 13 October at 09:00 Moroccan time (08:00 GMT) to purchase their AFCON 2025 tickets.
The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is expected to deliver a festival of football and culture, with fans urged to complete their Fan ID registration early to avoid last-minute rushes.
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