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AFCON 2025 is not just showcasing top players, as several head coaches are also gaining attention for their charisma, style, and presence on the touchline. As Africa’s biggest football festival unfolds in Morocco, all eyes are on the players, but the touchline talent has not gone unnoticed either. From charismatic leaders to tacticians with flair…

Tunisia’s forward Elias Achouri is congratulated by midfielder Ellyes Skhiri, Dylan Bronn and Yan Valery during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match vs Uganda at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Rabat on December 23, 2025. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] Elias Achouri’s double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening…

Nigeria’s defender Semi Ajayi (R) celebrates his goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match vs Tanzania at Fez Stadium in Fes on December 23, 2025. [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP] Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing…

Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez participates in a training session of the Algerian national football team in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, in Algiers, Algeria, on December 17, 2025. [Billel Bensalem / AFP] Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings…

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed full support for Mohamed Salah, saying national team duties will help him regain form despite recent Liverpool issues. Egypt’s head coach, Hossam Hassan, has weighed in on Mohamed Salah’s recent struggles at Liverpool, expressing confidence that playing for the national team will help the star forward regain his top form….

Eliud Kipchoge defended his ambitious marathon goals, insisting he is running with purpose rather than overexerting himself. Eliud Kipchoge has clapped back at critics who believe he is pushing himself too far and should consider taking a break from running. The five-time Berlin Marathon champion, after competing at the 2025 New York City Marathon and…

AFCON 2025 Day 4 promises a thrilling slate of matches as several African heavyweights begin their group-stage campaigns across Morocco. The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations keeps getting better, and today, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, exciting matches are lined up. With the opening salvos of Groups A through D already fired, the…

Hugo Broos cautioned Bafana Bafana to sharpen their focus and intensity ahead of a tough AFCON 2025 clash against Egypt, despite opening the tournament with a win. Despite securing a 2-1 victory over Angola in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening match on Monday, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos expressed his dissatisfaction with…

AFC Leopards SC players celebrate Christopher Koloti’s (Right)  goal against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on April 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards moved joint top of the Sportpesa Premier League table after a hard-fought 1–0 win over Bidco United yesterday at the Kasarani Stadium. …

Eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers arrested over the disappearance of part of a Ksh8.2 billion methamphetamine consignment seized in the Indian Ocean on October 19 have been released on strict conditions after the State failed to formally charge them. Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Ollimo ruled that the prosecution had not provided sufficient grounds…

Nigeria edged Tanzania 2–1 in their AFCON 2025 Group C opener, overcoming a spirited Taifa Stars challenge to begin their continental campaign with a hard-fought victory. Nigeria dominated Tanzania in their opening Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday, December 23. The…

DR Congo forward Theo Bongonda celebrates his goal teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations Group D match VS and Benin at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on December 23, 2025. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on…

Nicolas Jackson starred as Senegal overcame a resilient Botswana side in their AFCON 2025 opener, with Sadio Mane repeatedly denied by the goalkeeper. Senegal silenced Botswana 3-0 in their opening group stage AFCON 2025 match played at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday, December 23. The match marked a significant milestone for the…

Lolgorian Ward MCA Michael Seme (centre) and co-accused at the Nakuru Law Courts in the Trans Mara clashes case. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Six suspects linked to recent clashes in Trans Mara have been released on tough bond terms.  Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet rejected an application by the Director of Criminal Investigation to detain the six for…