{"id":24080,"date":"2026-01-15T02:27:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T02:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/24080\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T02:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T02:27:22","slug":"africa-cup-of-nations-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/24080\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa Cup of Nations 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Cup of Nations 2025<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2026\/jan\/14\/nigeria-v-morocco-africa-cup-of-nations-semi-final-live\" data-link-name=\"dead | group-0 | card-@1 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final \u2013 as it happened\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (left) and  Brahim Diaz celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2010.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final \u2013 as it happened<\/p>\n<p>18.13 EST<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/14\/africa-cup-of-nations-final-nigeria-morocco-semi-final-report\" data-link-name=\"news | group-0 | card-@2 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Morocco book place in home Afcon final as Bounou denies Nigeria in shootout\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Yassine Bounou is lifted in the air by his Morocco teammates and staff after saving two Nigerian penalties.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3208.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Morocco book place in home Afcon final as Bounou denies Nigeria in shootout<\/p>\n<p>18.10 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x46c36\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/14\/africa-cup-of-nations-final-nigeria-morocco-semi-final-report#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2026\/jan\/14\/senegal-v-egypt-africa-cup-of-nations-2026-semi-final\" data-link-name=\"dead | group-0 | card-@3 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Senegal 1-0 Egypt: Africa Cup of Nations semi-final \u2013 as it happened\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sadio Mane fires Senegal in front against Egypt.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3190.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Senegal 1-0 Egypt: Africa Cup of Nations semi-final \u2013 as it happened<\/p>\n<p>14.40 EST<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/14\/senegal-egypt-afcon-semi-final-match-report\" data-link-name=\"news | group-0 | card-@4 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Sadio Man\u00e9 strikes to deny Salah\u2019s Egypt and send Senegal to Afcon final \" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sadio Man\u00e9 celebrates with teammates.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3957.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sadio Man\u00e9 strikes to deny Salah\u2019s Egypt and send Senegal to Afcon final <\/p>\n<p>14.39 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x46ab4\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/14\/senegal-egypt-afcon-semi-final-match-report#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/video\/2026\/jan\/13\/afcon-special-moroccos-moment-nigerias-surge-and-more-football-weekly-video\" data-link-name=\"media | group-0 | card-@5 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Afcon special: Morocco\u2019s moment, Nigeria\u2019s surge and more: Football Weekly \u2013 video\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1074.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Football Weekly<\/p>\n<p>Afcon special: Morocco\u2019s moment, Nigeria\u2019s surge and more: Football Weekly \u2013 video<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/13\/sadio-mane-mohamed-salah-egypt-senegal-afcon-semi-final\" data-link-name=\"feature | group-0 | card-@6 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Man\u00e9 v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sadio Man\u00e9 and Mohamed Salah\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444037_521_5000.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Man\u00e9 v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi<\/p>\n<p>Jan 13 2026 06.56 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x463p9\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/13\/sadio-mane-mohamed-salah-egypt-senegal-afcon-semi-final#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/13\/amad-diallo-cote-divoire-afcon-manchester-united\" data-link-name=\"feature | group-0 | card-@7 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Amad Diallo sparkled at Afcon. What does it mean for Manchester United? \" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ivory Coast's forward #15 Amad Diallo celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on January 6, 2026.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4028.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Amad Diallo sparkled at Afcon. What does it mean for Manchester United? <\/p>\n<p>Jan 13 2026 06.00 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x45m8a\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/13\/amad-diallo-cote-divoire-afcon-manchester-united#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/audio\/2026\/jan\/13\/afcon-special-morocco-nigeria-egypt-senegal-football-weekly-podcast\" data-link-name=\"media | group-0 | card-@8 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Afcon special: Morocco\u2019s moment, Nigeria\u2019s surge and more \u2013 Football Weekly\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"FBL-AFR-2025-MATCH 46-CMR-MARMorocco's forward #10 Brahim Diaz (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Cameroon and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdallah stadium in Rabat on January 9, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444038_212_2358.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Football Weekly<\/p>\n<p>Afcon special: Morocco\u2019s moment, Nigeria\u2019s surge and more \u2013 Football Weekly<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/12\/afcon-morrocco-2030-world-cup\" data-link-name=\"feature | group-0 | card-@9 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Is Morocco ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup? Afcon indicates yes\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victor Osimhen, Brahim Diaz, Mo Salah.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444038_5_5000.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Soccer with Jonathan Wilson<\/p>\n<p>Is Morocco ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup? Afcon indicates yes<\/p>\n<p>The Africa Cup of Nations has been a brilliant display for a continent carrying no doubt about quality on the pitch<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/11\/egypt-mohamed-salah-africa-cup-of-nations-football\" data-link-name=\"analysis | group-0 | card-@10 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Salah inspires Egypt with energy recalling golden generation to evoke recent history\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah receives the acclaim of his Egypt teammates after scoring\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2161.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Salah inspires Egypt with energy recalling golden generation to evoke recent history<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool forward will face his former teammate Sadio Man\u00e9 in Afcon semi against Senegal after arguably the Pharaohs\u2019 best performance since 2008<\/p>\n<p>Jan 11 2026 03.00 EST<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/10\/afcon-roundup-victor-osimhen-sends-nigeria-past-algeria-to-reach-semi-finals\" data-link-name=\"news | group-0 | card-@11 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Afcon roundup: Salah sends Egypt into semis, Nigeria power past Algeria\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah celebrates after his goal helped Egypt reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444038_19_2691.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Afcon roundup: Salah sends Egypt into semis, Nigeria power past Algeria<\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal to give Egypt a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final victory against C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>\n<p>Jan 10 2026 16.56 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x459v7\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/10\/afcon-roundup-victor-osimhen-sends-nigeria-past-algeria-to-reach-semi-finals#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2026\/jan\/10\/algeria-v-nigeria-africa-cup-of-nations-2025-quarter-final-live\" data-link-name=\"dead | group-0 | card-@12 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final \u2013 as it happened\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victor Osimhen (left) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring in Nigeria\u2019s 2-0 victory over Algeria.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1155.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final \u2013 as it happened<\/p>\n<p>Minute-by-minute report: Victor Osimhen struck in the second half to spark Nigeria\u2019s quarter-final victory over Algeria <\/p>\n<p>Jan 10 2026 13.19 EST<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2026\/jan\/10\/fa-cup-third-round-buildup-afcon-latest-and-more-matchday-live\" data-link-name=\"dead | group-0 | card-@13 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"FA Cup third round, Rosenior\u2019s bow, Stanway to leave Bayern and more \u2013 as it happened\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Liam Rosenior, a Crystal Palace fan, Jayden Wareham of Exeter City.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444039_2_5000.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matchday live<\/p>\n<p>FA Cup third round, Rosenior\u2019s bow, Stanway to leave Bayern and more \u2013 as it happened<\/p>\n<p>News and buildup to today\u2019s FA Cup third-round action, weather disruptions and more<\/p>\n<p>Jan 10 2026 06.48 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x44p2b\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2026\/jan\/10\/fa-cup-third-round-buildup-afcon-latest-and-more-matchday-live#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2026\/jan\/09\/cameroon-v-morocco-africa-cup-of-nations-quarter-final-live\" data-link-name=\"dead | group-0 | card-@14 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Cameroon 0-2 Morocco: Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final \u2013 as it happened\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Morocco's Brahim Diaz celebrates after opening the scoring.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444040_736_3575.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cameroon 0-2 Morocco: Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final \u2013 as it happened<\/p>\n<p>Goals from Brahim D\u00edaz and Ismael Saibari earned the hosts a deserved victory and a first semi-final place since 2004<\/p>\n<p>Jan 9 2026 16.35 EST<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/09\/cameroon-morocco-africa-cup-of-nations-quarter-final-match-report\" data-link-name=\"news | group-0 | card-@15 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Morocco sail into Afcon semi-finals as D\u00edaz sparks fine win over Cameroon\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brahim D\u00edaz celebrates after opening the scoring for Morocco against Cameroon in the Afcon quarter-finals.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3804.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Morocco sail into Afcon semi-finals as D\u00edaz sparks fine win over Cameroon<\/p>\n<p>Morocco finally arrived at the Africa Cup of Nations they are hosting with a strong 2-0 win over Cameroon in the quarter-finals thanks to goals from Brahim D\u00edaz and Ismael Saibari<\/p>\n<p>Jan 9 2026 16.25 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x45aqy\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/09\/cameroon-morocco-africa-cup-of-nations-quarter-final-match-report#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/09\/victor-osimhen-nigeria-football-africa-cup-of-nations\" data-link-name=\"feature | group-0 | card-@16 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Victor Osimhen\u2019s volatile temperament risks harming Nigeria\u2019s Afcon quest\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victor Osimhen argues with Ademola Lookman during Nigeria's victory against Mozambique\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444041_122_4878.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Victor Osimhen\u2019s volatile temperament risks harming Nigeria\u2019s Afcon quest<\/p>\n<p>Talismanic forward\u2019s spat with teammate Ademola Lookman highlights the problematic behaviour threatening to overshadow his talent<\/p>\n<p>Jan 9 2026 03.00 EST<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/07\/morocco-and-regragui-feel-pressure-before-high-profile-afcon-quarter-finals\" data-link-name=\"feature | group-0 | card-@17 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Morocco and Regragui feel pressure before high-profile Afcon quarter-finals\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clockwise from top left: Morocco\u2019s Brahim D\u00edaz, Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, Omar Marmoush of Egypt and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s Yves Bissouma\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444041_757_5000.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Morocco and Regragui feel pressure before high-profile Afcon quarter-finals<\/p>\n<p>Seven of the eight nations have won the tournament before while Mali take on the role of stubborn outsiders<\/p>\n<p>Jan 7 2026 05.37 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x44z9j\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/07\/morocco-and-regragui-feel-pressure-before-high-profile-afcon-quarter-finals#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/06\/afcon-cote-divoire-burkina-faso-algeria-dr-congo-amad-diallo\" data-link-name=\"news | group-0 | card-@18 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Amad Diallo powers C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire past Burkina Faso to set up Afcon clash with Egypt\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amad Diallo after opening the scoring for C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire against Burkina Faso \" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6020.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Amad Diallo powers C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire past Burkina Faso to set up Afcon clash with Egypt<\/p>\n<p>Jan 6 2026 16.45 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x44khf\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/06\/afcon-cote-divoire-burkina-faso-algeria-dr-congo-amad-diallo#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2026\/jan\/06\/algeria-v-dr-congo-africa-cup-of-nations-last-16-live\" data-link-name=\"dead | group-0 | card-@19 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Algeria 1-0 DR Congo: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 \u2013 as it happened\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Adil Boulbina scores scores in the last minute of extra time for Algeria!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444041_313_4192.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Algeria 1-0 DR Congo: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 \u2013 as it happened<\/p>\n<p>Jan 6 2026 13.50 EST<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/05\/nigeria-mozambique-africa-cup-of-nations-last-16-match-report\" data-link-name=\"news | group-0 | card-@20 | media-picture\" aria-label=\"Lookman shines in Nigeria romp while Salah scores to help Egypt reach Afcon last eight\" class=\"dcr-2yd10d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victor Osimhen with Ademola Lookman\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768444042_830_2772.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" class=\"dcr-l300o4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lookman shines in Nigeria romp while Salah scores to help Egypt reach Afcon last eight<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win over Mozambique, while Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they beat Benin 3-1 after extra time<\/p>\n<p>Jan 5 2026 17.16 EST<a data-discussion-id=\"\/p\/x44fqv\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" data-link-name=\"Comment count\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/05\/nigeria-mozambique-africa-cup-of-nations-last-16-match-report#comments\" class=\"dcr-2z2e0g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>About 67 results for Africa Cup of Nations 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of 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