Africa Cup of Nations finals draw
RABAT : The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, being held in Morocco from Dec. 21-Jan. 18, conducted on Monday:
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Portugal to finish World Cup preparations with Nigeria friendly
April 3 : Portugal will complete their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Nigeria on June 10, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
DR Congo score extra time winner to qualify for the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 31 : The Democratic Republic of Congo grabbed the second-last available berth at the World Cup finals by beating Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday with Axel Tuanzebe netting an extra-time winner to see them return to the finals after a 52-year wait.
Dutch survive early red card to hold out for draw with Ecuador
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, March 31 : Netherlands held on for a 1-1 draw with Ecuador despite playing with 10 men for almost all of their friendly international on Tuesday.
Africa Cup of Nations to be increased to 28 teams
CAIRO, March 29 : The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be increased to 28 teams from 24, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday.
Kosovo stun Slovakia to book playoff final at home to Turkey
BRATISLAVA, March 26 : Kosovo twice came from behind to beat Slovakia 4-3 away in a thrilling playoff semi-final on Thursday and ensure a decisive home clash against Turkey on Tuesday for a World Cup place
Lukaku drops out of Belgium’s World Cup warm-ups
BRUSSELS, March 24 : Belgium’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn from their trip to the U.S. this week and will miss World Cup warm-up matches in Atlanta and Chicago.
Netherlands attacker Lang to miss Norway friendly after surgery
AMSTERDAM, March 24 : Netherlands attacker Noa Lang will miss Friday's friendly against Norway after having surgery on his hand but could return for their match against Ecuador next week, the team said.
Trossard out of Belgium squad along with Vanaken
March 23 : Belgium must do without Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken for the upcoming trip to the United States where they play two World Cup warm-up matches.