Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts and World Cup semifinalists Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec.

Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec. 21.

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae is confident his team can become the first country since Egypt in 2008 to successfully defend the Africa Cup of Nations title.  "My country has been waiting since 1976 to win the Cup of Nations again.

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Algeria has summoned France's ambassador in Algiers to protest against the degrading treatment of Algerian passengers at Paris airports, deepening a diplomatic rift between the two nations .

Set along the Mediterranean coast, Algiers blends historic grandeur with contemporary energy. White-washed buildings reflect its unique character, while the Casbah’s narrow alleys and ancient palaces reveal deep cultural roots.

Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec. 21.

Host nation Morocco have been drawn alongside Mali, Zambia and Comoros in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). It was confirmed in June that the next edition of AFCON will take place between December 21,

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon

Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt surrendered a 20-match unbeaten home record in the CAF Champions League on Saturday when losing 2-1 to surprise Group C winners Orlando Pirates of South Africa.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations failed to change their minds.