AFCON qualifiers

2024 - 9 - 6

AFCON Frenzy: When Ghana Meets Angola, Anything Can Happen!

Ghana AFCON 2025 - Benin Republic - Egypt - Gabon - Ghana - Morocco - Nigeria - Qualifiers - Super Eagles

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers kick off with thrilling upsets and dramatic wins. Who knew football could be so unpredictable?

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers have kicked off with electrifying performances from teams across the continent. North African heavyweights Ivory Coast, Egypt, and Morocco started their campaigns with commanding victories. Morocco particularly stood out by crushing Gabon 4-1, a feat that showed just how potent they can be. Fans watching at the Grand Stade of Agadir were treated to a football masterclass as the Moroccan players demonstrated their skill and teamwork, making their intentions clear for the upcoming tournament.

In a surprising turn of events, Ghana faced a devastating defeat against Angola, who seized an incredible 1-0 victory with a late strike that sent the home fans into a frenzy of disbelief. The Black Stars, known for their tenacity and skillful play, couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, leaving coach Otto Addo with plenty to ponder regarding late substitutions and game strategy. The spirited Angolan side clearly had no plans to be easy opponents, proving that the road to Afcon is not for the faint of heart.

As the AFCON qualifiers continue, each match is proving to be pivotal in this journey to the prestigious tournament. With giants like Egypt starting strong alongside Morocco’s impressive performance, the stakes are high for teams looking to secure their spots. The qualifying rounds are not just about skill but also about strategy, and with teams like Angola shaking things up, the true essence of football - unpredictability, is on full display. Fans across Nigeria and beyond are likely glued to their screens, riding the rollercoaster of emotions that come with our beloved sport.

And if you think that’s all, let me throw in some juicy stats! Did you know that Morocco has a rich football history, having qualified for five World Cups, and they are one of the favorites to take the AFCON crown this year? Meanwhile, Ghana’s shocking loss is a reminder of the fierce competition in African football, with Angola clinching their first away win against a heavyweight like Ghana in a historic upset - they may just be the dark horse in these qualifiers!

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Ivory Coast, Egypt and Morocco record opening wins in Afcon ... (SuperSport)

Ivory Coast, Egypt and Morocco all recorded opening wins on a busy Friday in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers, while Senegal were held at ...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Morocco Clinches 4-1 Victory Over Gabon (Morocco World News)

Morocco kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Gabon at the Grand Stade of Agadir on Friday.

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Morocco open AFCON qualifiers with Gabon thrashing (KickOff.com)

Morocco made a strong start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after hammering Gabon on Friday evening.

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Egypt & Morocco off to winning starts in AFCON qualifiers - 2025 ... (African Football)

Friday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers saw comfortable wins for North African heavyweights Egypt and Morocco, while reigning champions Ivory ...

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Gabon prepares for key qualifying match against Morocco | Africanews (Africanews English)

Gabon is prepared and optimistic about their match against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.

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(VIDEO) AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Highlights: Morocco vs Gabon (beIN SPORTS USA)

The Moroccan national team thrashed Gabon 4-1 in the qualifiers for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

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Morocco vs Gabon Predictions: Morocco to Take Control in the First ... (Goal India)

Our football predictions expert lists his top three bets for Morocco's opening Group B 25/26 AFCON qualifier at home to Gabon in Agadir.

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Morocco vs Gabon Predictions: Morocco to Take Control in the First ... (Goal.com)

Our football predictions expert lists his top three bets for Morocco's opening Group B 25/26 AFCON qualifier at home to Gabon in Agadir.

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Ghana vs Angola live stream: Kudus, Partey, Ayew start Afcon 2025 ... (BBC News)

Di Palancas Negras dey aim for dis 10th Afcon appearance afta dey reach di quarter finals of di last edition bifor dey lose to Nigeria.

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Ghana stunned by late Angola strike in Kumasi in AFCON qualifier (CAFOnline.com)

Angola travelled to Kumasi and stunned the Black Stars of Ghana in what was the highlight of the second day of matchday one of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa ...

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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Otto Addo explains late substitutions after ... (Modern Ghana)

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo has opened up on leaving his substitutions late during the game against Angola on Thursday .

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Angola Stun Ghana As Fans Go Wild, Algeria, Tunisia Win AFCON ... (The Heritage Times)

Angola stunned Ghana in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as they snatched a last-minute goal to win away against Ghana in one of seven matches ...

Ghana loses to Angola in 2025 AFCON qualifier (新华网)

ACCRA, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat to Angola's Palancas Negras in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group F ...

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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: NSA's Bawa Majeed blames Otto Addo for ... (Modern Ghana)

Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Bawa Majeed has shifted the blame for Ghana 39;s 1-0 defeat to Angola in their 2025 Africa ...

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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Can Eguavoen's Eagles succeed this time? (Vanguard)

African giants Nigeria will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a battle against the Cheetahs of Benin at the Godswill Akpabio ...

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Super Eagles seek redemption against Benin in AFCON qualifiers ... (P.M. News)

The Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic this Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, seeking revenge.

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2025 AFCON Qualifier: Benin Cheetahs Storm Uyo For Super Eagles (NTA.ng)

Super Eagles and the Beninoise will clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. The team under coach Gernot Rohr landed at the Victor Attah ...

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Morocco and Egypt shine as Cote d'Ivoire begin AFCON qualifiers ... (CAFOnline.com)

Morocco, Egypt, and Cote d'Ivoire impressed in the opening round of their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers, securing decisive ...

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Super Eagles Target AFCON 2025 Qualifier Strong Start (THISDAY Newspapers)

After a silver medal finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in march, soccer crazy Nigerians had expected that the Super Eagles would build on their ...

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