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CAF Releases Full Match Schedule for 2025 AFCON in Morocco

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the complete match schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco. The tournament will feature 52 matches across nine venues in six cities, promising an exciting showcase of African football.

Hosts Morocco will kick off the competition against Comoros on Sunday, December 21, at the newly constructed Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. The 69,500-seater stadium, one of the largest in Africa, will be a key venue throughout the tournament.

Rabat, the nation’s capital, will host four match venues, making it the central hub of the competition. Other cities set to welcome AFCON action include Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier, each hosting at least one game.

As the tournament progresses, the four quarter-final matches will be split across Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, and Agadir. The semi-finals will take place in Rabat and Tangier, while Casablanca’s historic Stade Mohammed V will stage the third-place play-off.

The final, where the new champion will be crowned, is expected to be held at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, marking a grand conclusion to the month-long competition.

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Guardiola Names Bernardo Silva as Man City New Captain Ahead of New Season

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Pep Guardiola has chosen Bernardo Silva as Manchester City’s new captain, handing the midfielder the armband without putting it to a team vote. Silva steps into the role following the exit of Kevin De Bruyne, whose contract with City recently expired. Guardiola also named Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland as the team’s new vice-captains for the upcoming season.

Silva’s current contract runs out next summer, meaning his time as captain could be short if no new deal is signed. Though he’s turned down multiple transfer offers in recent windows, interest in the Portuguese playmaker remains strong, with clubs from Saudi Arabia and former side Benfica still keen on him.


 

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Super Falcons to Play Against Ghana in Friendly as They Prepare for WAFCON

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face long-time rivals Ghana’s Black Princesses in a friendly match as part of their build-up to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Justine Madugu’s team also has a second friendly lined up against Portugal, which will be played on Monday, June 23.

The clash with Ghana will take place in Morocco, where the Black Princesses are already camped in Benslimane for their final round of preparations. Meanwhile, the Super Falcons will travel to Portugal later this week to begin their own final training phase ahead of the tournament.

Nigeria is in Group B, where they will take on Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria. Ghana, on the other hand, will compete in Group C alongside defending champions South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania.


 

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Mbappe Might Miss Club World Cup Opener Due to Illness

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Real Madrid might be without Kylian Mbappe for their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, as the forward is currently down with an illness. Mbappe missed training ahead of the match, and new manager Xabi Alonso says a final decision will be made on game day.

“Kylian felt a bit better this morning, but not well enough just yet,” Alonso said. “We’ll wait till tomorrow morning to make the call.” Madrid could also be missing key players Antonio Rudiger and Eduardo Camavinga.

“Rudiger gave everything this season. I’m not sure he’ll be in the squad, but he’s recovering fast and should be back first. Camavinga is getting better too, but he still needs some time,” Alonso added. Alonso is set to take charge of Madrid for the first time, but injuries and illness may leave him without some of his top stars.


 

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