He is one of Africa’s greatest footballers. His talent is unquestionable, his skill is sublime, and to top it all, he is steeped in humility. He is Sadio Mané, the legend from Senegal. The winner of the Africa Cup of Nations twice over. The second is the latest AFCON in Morocco. Adjudged, the Player ofContinue reading “Sadio Mané Wins AFCON, Wins Hearts Too”
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Senegal, The Lions of Teranga Are Champions of Africa
Pape Gueye fired Senegal to AFCON glory as the Lions of Teranga beat favourites and hosts Morocco 1-0 in Rabat last night, in a memorable, chaotic final. The atmosphere was not just electric but tense as Senegal came out strongly against Morocco. Had it not been for Morocco’s talismanic goalkeeper Bono, Senegal would have buriedContinue reading “Senegal, The Lions of Teranga Are Champions of Africa”
Morocco Go Past Cameroon, Make It To AFCON Semis
Morocco, the Atlas Lions and the hosts took a big leap towards the AFCON title with an assured win over a dangerous Cameroon at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat last night. No wonder the stadium was drenched in Red and Green as the favourites gave ample reason for the fans to celebrate. BrahimContinue reading “Morocco Go Past Cameroon, Make It To AFCON Semis”
AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the knockouts with the last of the Group Stage games concluding last night. The top 2 teams from each of the 6 groups and the 4 best 3rd-ranked teams have made it to the last 16 contests, which begin on the 3rd of January. The followingContinue reading “AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts”
AFCON To Begin In Morocco From 21st December
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the biennial football competition, comprising 24 Teams from the African Continent, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will begin on the 21st of December 2025 and shall culminate on the 18th of January 2026. One of the most important tournaments in Football, the best in Africa shallContinue reading “AFCON To Begin In Morocco From 21st December”
It’s Laasida & Tajine time in Morocco : World Cup Diaries
The battle lines are drawn as the FIFA World Cup approaches its last leg. With the Semi-Finals set to begin tomorrow, of the 4 teams which would be on view, one of the them is making a Semi-Final appearance for the very first time. The North African Atlas Lions, Morocco. A country of 40 million peopleContinue reading “It’s Laasida & Tajine time in Morocco : World Cup Diaries”