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AFCON Day 5: Morocco handed reality check by Mali, Salah takes Egypt past South Africa and into knockouts AFCON Day 5: Morocco handed reality check by Mali, Salah takes Egypt past South Africa and into knockouts

Mali ended Morocco's 19-game winning streak while a Mohammed Salah penalty was decisive in a controversial Egypt South Africa match.

'It won't happen twice' - Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi looking to avenge 2021 shock AFCON loss to Tunisia 'It won't happen twice' - Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi looking to avenge 2021 shock AFCON loss to Tunisia

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi says the Super Eagles will draw motivation from their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 defeat to Tunisia when the file out for Friday's group stage encounter.

Uganda eyeing coaching role for 40-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns legend Denis Onyango Uganda eyeing coaching role for 40-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns legend Denis Onyango

'He's not wearing the captain's armband, but he is the captain in the dressing room', Uganda head coach Paul Put tells ESPN.

Ruben Amorim hails Man United 'spirit' after gritty Newcastle win Ruben Amorim hails Man United 'spirit' after gritty Newcastle win

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim lauded his team's spirit and togetherness after a depleted squad beat Newcastle on Friday.

AFCON 2025: Morocco's historic winning streak snapped by Mali AFCON 2025: Morocco's historic winning streak snapped by Mali

Morocco and Mali played to a 1-1 draw on Friday in their second AFCON Group A match, with both sides converting penalties awarded after VAR interventions.

Man United depleted but showed fight in win over Newcastle Man United depleted but showed fight in win over Newcastle

Man United's win over Newcastle on Boxing Day may be Ruben Amorim's most satisfying yet as they overcame a depleted squad.