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Discover the detailed composition of the six groups of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco, accompanied by the decisive matches and major stakes of each pool. The standings will be
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Congolese superfan goes viral for standing like a literal statue for entirety of soccer matches
The Democratic Republic of the Congo may have bowed out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in the Round of 16, but they almost certainly had the singular
DR Congo may have exited the tournament but Lumumba Vea left as one of AFCON 2025’s defining figures a man who reminded football of its power to carry memory dignity and resistance
Mboladinga is one of Africa’s most unique football fans, who has captured attention with his remarkable way of supporting his national team, DR Congo, at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
A supporter of DR Congo remained completely motionless for the full 90 minutes of every one of their Africa Cup of Nations matches this year, and an explanation has now emerged behind the eccentric act. The image of Michel Nkuka Mboladinga standing like a statue throughout the entire tournament has certainly gone down in AFCON history.
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DR Congo superfan Mboladinga ‘Lumumba Vea’ leaves AFCON as a hero
Heartbroken after his team's loss to Algeria, Mboladinga won over fans and left a lasting impact on the tournament.
Morocco claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Tanzania created the game’s first
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Algeria have confirmed their starting line-ups for tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash, with kick-off set