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CAF Releases Full Match Schedule for 2025 AFCON in Morocco

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4 months ago

January 31, 2025

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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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Geremi Njitap Dismisses Inter Miami’s World Cup Hopes: “Messi No Longer at His Peak”

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5 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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Former Cameroonian player, Geremi Njitap claims that Inter Miami has no chance of winning the FIFA World Cup this season.

The former player shared that despite Lionel Messi being on the team, there is no chance of winning the FIFA cup, he also added that Messi has passed his prime.

“Lionel Messi is no longer young, he is going to come up against great clubs who have great players in the peak of their careers. Does he have a chance of winning it? I don’t think so.”

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Ex-Chelsea Star Tore Andre Flo Hails Mike Maignan Move as ‘Very Smart’ Signing

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5 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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Ex Chelsea Striker, Tore Andre Flo praises the club for their recent decision on signing in AC Milan goalkeeper, Mike Maignan.

The former striker explained the decision as a smart move on Chelsea’s part and highlighted how strong the team’s defense will become.

“It sounds like a good signing to me. A club like Chelsea would improve the squad straight away if there was any doubt [over Robert Sanchez]. To me it sounds very, very smart.”

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Guti Says Yamal Does Whatever He Wants Because No One Around Him Says No

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20 hours ago

June 10, 2025

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Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti has taken aim at Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, criticizing his outfit choice during a recent Spain national team press conference. The 17-year-old showed up with his hat worn backwards, a look Guti felt was inappropriate for such a professional setting.

Speaking on El Chiringuito TV, Guti said, “I didn’t like seeing Yamal at a press conference with his cap turned backwards. That’s something you do on vacation or in your personal life—not when representing your club or country.” He added that the blame shouldn’t fall on Yamal alone but on those around him who failed to correct the gesture. “It’s not his fault. The people around him should’ve said ‘no way’. He just did what he wanted.”

Yamal has had a solid run with Spain, scoring three goals in seven appearances and helping them reach the UEFA Nations League final. Though Spain lost to Portugal on penalties after a 2-2 draw, the young winger played a key role throughout the tournament. He also played a major part in Barcelona’s successful season, where the club secured the LaLiga title, Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España. However, in the final against Portugal, he struggled to make an impact as Nuno Mendes kept him in check.