While the media, mostly in the UK, have had their critical say in the current Mohamed Salah vs Liverpool turmoil, his Egypt teammates and coach are fully on the striker's side as the Africa Cup of Nations approaches.
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Mohamed Salah will be a key absentee for Liverpool when he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations.
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William Troost-Ekong has ended his career as one of the most accomplished Super Eagles players of his generation, and one who has become a trailblazer for diaspora players in the squad.
Nigeria's accusations that the Democratic Republic of Congo attempted to use 'voodoo' to influence last month's World Cup qualifying playoff final are nonsense, according to former DRC head coach Florent Ibenge.
Senegal striker Sadio Mane says despite his successes with Liverpool, winning the English Premier League title and UEFA Champions League, he had no respect from his countrymen until he won the Africa Cup of Nations.
FIFA has announced that the release date for players to travel to Africa Cup of Nations has been delayed, giving the vast majority of players an extra week of club action before joining up with their national teams.
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Mohamed Salah's departure date for the African Cup of Nations has been confirmed by Liverpool's Arne Slot.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
Themba Zwane has been omitted from Bafana Bafana's 25-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Shandre Campbell and Tylon Smith the two surprise inclusions.
If Liverpool's hopes of reigning the crown aren't entirely extinguished, we aren't far away... Amidst the struggles of the collective, Mohamed Salah is enduring a particularly testing individual campaign.
Man United are hoping to negotiate with national federations in an attempt to delay the departures of Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo for AFCON.
Bafana Bafana will host Zambia in a friendly in Gqeberha on Saturday as they seek to put the final FIFA international window before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco to good use.
Victor Boniface says he feels 'unlucky' with the Nigerian national team, after scoring just one goal in 13 appearances for the Super Eagles, even when his club form put him as one of Africa's brightest attacking prospects.
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comoros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uganda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Congo DR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Botswana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sudan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mozambique | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
