AFCON 2025: Heartbreak, History, and the Battle for Bronze
AFCON 2025: Heartbreak, History, and the Battle for Bronze The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has reached its fever pitch. While the final showdown between the hosts and the defending champions looms, today is all about the "Battle of the Titans" as two of the continent's most decorated teams fight for the podium. 🥉 The Third-Place Playoff: Egypt vs. Nigeria Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Venue: Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca Both the Pharaohs and the Super Eagles entered this tournament as heavy favorites, but their dreams of gold were dashed in two of the most dramatic semi-finals in recent history. • Egypt’s Road to Casablanca: Under coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt showed flashes of brilliance, surviving a 3-2 thriller against CĂ´te d'Ivoire in the quarters. However, a 78th-minute strike from Sadio ManĂ© saw them fall 1-0 to Senegal in the semi-finals. • Nigeria’s Penalty Heartbreak: Nigeria stood toe-to-toe with hosts Morocco for 120 minutes ...