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Motsepe Insists 2025 AFCON Will Proceed In Morocco Despite Nationwide Protests

Morocco 2025: Mali, Senegal Favored Against Tunisia, Sudan

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The Round of 16 of perhaps the biggest and most glamorous Africa Cup of Nations finals in history begins on Saturday evening, with two matches each on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and with expectations high on the parts of playing personnel, coaching crews, supporters and stakeholders of the beautiful game on the continent. Senegal Vs Sudan (Grand Stade de Tanger: Saturday, 5pm) The Lions of Teranga are making their 17th AFCON appearance and must be fancied to progress to the Round of 8, against the Falcons of Jediane. They will miss their defence bulwark Kalidou Koulibaly, who will not be available for the duel in Tangier. While Senegal finally claimed the trophy in 2021 in Cameroon after a number of runner-up positions, Sudan were victorious on home soil in 1970. The Falcons are making their 10th AFCON appearance, while the Lions are here for the 17th time. Sudan are coached by Ghanaian James Kwesi Appiah, and Senegal by Pape Thiaw. Mali Vs Tunisia (Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca: Saturday, 8pm) Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles finished second in Group C, won by Nigeria, and should expect an explosive encounter against the Eagles of Mali. The North African giants are the AFCON’s most consistent team, appearing in their 17th consecutive finals, and 22nd overall. They won the title on home soil in 2004. Mali’s Eagles finished as runners-up at the 1972 finals in Cameroon. They are coached by Belgian Tom Saintfiet, while Tunisia have former captain Sami Trabelsi as the head coach. Morocco Vs Tanzania (Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah: Sunday, 5pm) The Atlas Lions, semi-finalists at the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals, see this tournament as one specially carved for them to win. They started well and finished the group phase with aplomb, hammering 2012 champions Zambia 3-0. They are making their 20th appearance in a competition they have won only once before – when the event was staged on league basis in Ethiopia in 1976. Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi have three goals each in the tournament, and captain Achraf Hakimi, Azzedine Ounahi and Sofyan Amrabat are stalwarts to be respected. Tanzania’s Taifa Stars are in the Round of 16 despite finishing third in Group C with two points. Captain Mbwana Samatta will push his team-mates to attain the kind of form they did in holding Tunisia to a 1-1 draw in their last match of the group phase. The Stars are making only their fourth appearance at the AFCON, and have set a record of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time. South Africa Vs Cameroon (Stade El Barid, Rabat: Sunday, 8pm) Champions on home soil in 1996, the Bafana Bafana will fancy their chances against a Cameroonian side that entered the tournament in chaos, but has managed to steady things and cobble together a structure. Cameroon have won the title on five occasions (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017) and are fancied to make this encounter difficult for Bafana. David Pagou, leading Cameroon from the dug-out, will bank on Etta Eyong and Bryan Mbeumo to take the battle to the Bafana and get early goals. Cameroon are making their 21st appearance while the Bafana are making only their 11th. Egypt Vs Bénin Republic (Grand Stade d’Agadir: Monday, 5pm) Seven-time champions Egypt, coached by former captain Hossam Hassan, are seen as one of the favourites. Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Hany, Mahmoud Trezeguet and goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy (picked as goalkeeper of the group phase) can turn a game on its head in a couple of minutes. This is Egypt’s 27th AFCON appearance. Bénin will be no push-overs in Agadir. Coach Gernot Rohr is an old war-horse and has captain Khaled Adénon and Steve Mounié to drive his gameplan. Nigeria Vs Mozambique (Complexe Sportif de Fès: Monday, 8pm) Nigeria, three-time champions, have never lost in five previous meetings with The Mambas of Mozambique. Their only AFCON meeting ended in a 3-0 thrashing for the southern Africans in Angola 16 years ago, with a brace by Peter Odemwingie and one by Obafemi Martins. Captain Wilfred Ndidi and some of the other first-teamers rested for the clash with Uganda are expected to return, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman leading the search for goals. The Super Eagles are making their 21st AFCON appearance. The Mambas are making only their fifth AFCON appearance, but gave Cameroon a tough time in their final group phase clash in Agadir on Wednesday. Their best outing before now has been a quarter-final berth in 2021. Algeria Vs DR Congo (Complexe Sportif Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan: Tuesday, 5pm) Two-time winners in 1990 and 2019, the Fennecs are making their 20th AFCON appearance, and have a talisman who almost always delivers. They won four of their matches in qualifying, scoring 11 goals and conceding only two. Captain Riyad Mahrez is to be feared all the time he touches the ball, and he has Ismael Bennacer and Baghdad Bounedjah as able assistants. DR Congo are highly motivated by qualification for the final FIFA World Cup Playoff Tournament in Mexico, where they will play only one match to qualify for the finals. They have captain Chancel Mbemba to lead the orchestra, with Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa and Meshack Elia also in great form. Cote d’Ivoire Vs Burkina Faso (Grand Stade de Marrakech: Tuesday, 8pm) Cup holders Cote d’Ivoire face tough customers Stallions of Burkina Faso for a place in the Round of 8, with their neighbours to the north desirous of stopping their march towards retaining the title. Runners-up in 2013 in South Africa (to Nigeria), Burkina Faso will throw the kitchen sink at their more illustrious neighbours, and they have captain Bertrand Traoré and Edmond Tapsoba to lead their charge. Heroes of their 2023 triumph, Franck Kessie, Simon Adingra, Oumar Diakite and Serge Aurier are still available, and whichever team under-rates the Elephants does so at its own peril. ROLL OF HONOURS Year Winner Score Runner-up Host 1957 Egypt 4-0 Ethiopia Sudan 1959 Egypt 2-1 Sudan Egypt…

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Attack on Funeral in Sudan’s Kordofan Region Kills 40 – UN

Attack on Funeral in Sudan’s Kordofan Region Kills 40 – UN

Fola Badmus04 mins

At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a funeral in el-Obeid, the capital of Sudan’s North Kordofan state, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Citing local sources, OCHA said on Tuesday that the attack took place in the government-held city, though it did not specify the exact date or identify those responsible. The assault comes amid rising tensions in the region, with reports suggesting that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — a powerful paramilitary group — may be preparing a major offensive on el-Obeid, while Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops fortify positions to defend the city. “The security situation in the Kordofan region continues to worsen,” OCHA warned. “Once again, we call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law.” Worsening Violence Across Kordofan and Darfur Fighting in the oil-producing Kordofan region has escalated sharply in recent weeks. Thousands of residents fled to el-Obeid last week after the RSF recaptured Bara, a city located about 60 kilometres (37 miles) to the north, from the Sudanese army. Meanwhile, the RSF has also seized control of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, following the withdrawal of SAF forces. The UN reports that more than 70,000 people have fled el-Fasher and its surrounding areas since the takeover. Witnesses and human rights groups have documented widespread atrocities, including summary executions, sexual violence, and civilian massacres. Nathaniel Raymond, Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale’s School of Public Health, told Al Jazeera that RSF fighters had “begun to dig mass graves and collect bodies throughout the city.” UN officials fear that thousands remain trapped in el-Fasher amid worsening humanitarian conditions. A War of Devastating Scale Sudan’s devastating civil war erupted in 2023, following a power struggle between the RSF and the SAF, plunging the capital, Khartoum, into chaos and spreading across multiple states. The RSF now controls over a third of the country, according to the UN, in a conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced 12 million people — nearly a quarter of Sudan’s population. The crisis is now considered the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. On Tuesday, Sudan’s Defence Minister Hassan Kabroun said the army would continue its campaign against the RSF after the country’s Security and Defence Council met to deliberate on a United States proposal for a ceasefire. As violence continues to engulf Sudan, the UN and humanitarian agencies are renewing calls for peace talks, protection of civilians, and unimpeded access for aid delivery in one of the most dire crises of the 21st century.

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Thousands Missing as Horrors Unfold After RSF Capture of Sudan’s El-Fasher

Fola Badmus02 mins

Sudanese civilians are being hunted down, humiliated, and killed by fighters of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to survivors and aid agencies. The capital of North Darfur, El-Fasher — the last army stronghold in the region — fell to the RSF on Sunday after an 18-month siege, triggering widespread atrocities and mass displacement. Survivors who escaped to Tawila, about 50km away, recounted scenes of slaughter, rape, and ransom demands. One survivor said RSF fighters executed hundreds of captives, sparing only a few who could pay for their freedom. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that thousands remain missing, with evidence suggesting they are being “killed, blocked, and hunted down” while attempting to flee. Nearly every child under five arriving in Tawila was found acutely malnourished. The UN Population Fund confirmed that at least 460 people were killed in the El-Fasher maternity hospital on October 29, including patients and healthcare workers. Despite RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo’s call for his forces to protect civilians, UN officials and aid groups doubt the group’s sincerity, citing a long record of atrocities in Sudan’s ongoing civil war — now described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

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UN Sounds Alarm as RSF Claims Control of Sudan’s El-Fasher

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The United Nations has issued an urgent call for the protection and safe passage of civilians in Sudan’s el-Fasher after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group claimed to have seized control of the city, the last major army stronghold in Darfur. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned on Monday of a worsening catastrophe amid reports of civilian killings and mass displacement in the capital of North Darfur state. “With fighters pushing further into the city and escape routes cut off, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped and terrified – shelled, starving, and without access to healthcare, food, or safety,” Fletcher said, describing el-Fasher as being “at breaking point.” He called for unimpeded humanitarian access and a ceasefire “in El Fasher, in Darfur, and throughout Sudan.” Later in the day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a “terrible escalation,” describing Sudan’s humanitarian situation as “unbearable.” Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Guterres urged foreign actors supplying arms to the warring factions to stop undermining peace efforts. The RSF has besieged el-Fasher for nearly 18 months in its campaign to take full control of Darfur. The fighting has trapped around 250,000 civilians and displaced hundreds of thousands more, with residents facing extreme shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Observers say the fall of el-Fasher could mark a turning point in Sudan’s civil war, which has killed tens of thousands, displaced 12 million people, and left 30 million in need of aid — the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera’s correspondent Hiba Morgan, reporting from Khartoum, said RSF control of el-Fasher would consolidate the group’s dominance across Darfur and could pave the way for a potential “separation” of the region from Sudan. Despite RSF assurances of civilian protection, the group faces allegations of ethnic killings in el-Fasher. The Sudan Doctors Network reported “dozens” of civilian deaths, saying its field teams had documented atrocities despite limited access due to what it called a “complete security collapse.” Minni Minnawi, governor of Darfur and ally of Sudan’s army, called for international intervention and an “independent investigation into the violations and massacres” allegedly carried out by RSF forces. However, Sudan’s official news agency SUNA quoted Information Minister Khaled al-Aisir as rejecting RSF claims, dismissing them as “psychological warfare” and insisting the “rebellion has collapsed and been defeated in several locations.”

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Nigeria Crashes Out of CHAN 2024

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Nigeria crashed out of the 8th African Nations Championship on Tuesday after an abject performance by a team that failed to put any foot right against Sudan in 90 minutes of football in Zanzibar. The defeat on the Indian Ocean Island, following from the one-goal defeat by Cup-holders Senegal a week earlier, meant the Eagles B will pack their bags and exit the competition, no matter the result of their final Group D encounter against Congo in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday next week. The humiliation was a joint-record defeat for Nigeria in the 26-year-old competition – a similar scoreline to their defeat by hosts Morocco in the Final of the 2018 championship. Defender Leonard Ngenge, culpable for his infamous walking pace while Senegal sped forward to score their only goal in Nigeria’s first match on Tuesday last week, scored an own goal against his team in the 23rd minute, setting the stage for a rout that left ball fans aghast across the land. Sudan raced to 2-0 up just before half-time when the same Ngenge, who plays for Ikorodu City in the Nigeria Premier Football League, clumsily touched the ball with his hand in an aerial contest, and Daiyeen made no mistake from the spot against the hapless Lawal Mustapha. Only 10 minutes into the second period, it was 3-0 as Yagoub Omer finished with a flourish after the Sudanese turned the Nigeria defence inside out, and there was no meaningful effort by all of five defenders to checkmate the marauding Falcons of Jediane. It got worse seven minutes later, when Sudan poured forward again, and Omer showed audacious technique to blast the ball onto the underside of the crossbar and watch it drop into the net behind a beleaguered Mustapha.

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Sudan Crisis: Thousands in Al Fashir Forced to Eat Animal Feed Amid Total Siege

Fola Badmus03 mins

Al Fashir, Sudan – The humanitarian situation in Al Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, has reached catastrophic levels as thousands of residents are now resorting to eating animal feed to survive a 14-month siege by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The paramilitary group has sealed off the city—home to over 900,000 people—cutting off food, fuel, and humanitarian aid since last year. The siege intensified following the April 2025 sacking of the Zamzam displacement camp by the RSF, effectively closing the last supply route into the city. Rare footage obtained by Sky News shows deserted streets, abandoned markets, and residents hiding indoors amid frequent shelling. Volunteers use donkey carts to distribute minimal food, as aid convoys have repeatedly come under fire and failed to reach the city. “The markets are destroyed, people are dying, and the RSF attacks continue daily,” said journalist Muammer Ibrahim from inside Al Fashir. “This is a monstrous situation.” Aid agencies, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), report that malnutrition rates are ‘catastrophic’, with many families now living in makeshift tents on the city’s outskirts after fleeing the devastated Zamzam camp. Community kitchens offer only small servings of sorghum porridge, insufficient to sustain the population. “There is no food, no work, no aid — and no farming. All signs point to a full-blown famine,” said Mohamed al Doma, treasurer of Al Fashir’s Emergency Response Rooms, who recently fled the city with his family. The IPC Famine Review Committee confirmed famine conditions in parts of Darfur as early as late 2024, and aid groups fear the situation has significantly worsened in Al Fashir since then. Efforts to negotiate aid access remain deadlocked, as the RSF continues its blockade. Aid workers warn that unless humanitarian corridors are urgently established, tens of thousands more lives are at risk.

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Sudan further sinks Ghana’s AFCON 2925 hope

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Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Sudan in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Martyrs International Stadium in Libya on Tuesday. The Black Stars were seeking their first win in the qualifiers, but Sudan showed greater determination in the second half, scoring two goals to secure the points. Mohammed Kudus captained the team, with Inaki Williams leading the attack. Ibrahim Sulemana and Elisha Owusu operated in midfield, while the backline consisted of Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah, Mohammed Salisu, and Alexander Djiku. After a goalless first half, Sudan broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute through Al Tash Mohammed. He scored from close range after Mohammed Salisu’s unsuccessful goal-line clearance. Sudan doubled their lead three minutes later with Abdel-Rahaman’s precise shot, which beat Lawrence Ati-Zigi. Ghana made several substitutions in pursuit of a goal. Mohammed Salisu was replaced by Jonas Adjetey due to injury, while Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku came on for Antoine Semenyo and Ernest Nuamah. Alidu Seidu and Ibrahim Sulemana made way for Tariq Lamptey and Michael Baidoo. Despite creating a few chances, Ghana’s best opportunity fell to Inaki Williams in the 82nd minute, but he shot wide. The Black Stars pressed for a consolation goal, but their efforts were insufficient as Sudan secured their second win in the qualifiers. Ghana will face Niger and Angola in their remaining two matches in November.

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