Sport
2025 AFCON preliminary draw unveils thrilling matchups
Today, the preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations took place at the Confederation of African Football headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
This draw followed the conclusion of the 34th edition of the competition, which was hosted by Ivory Coast.
The preliminary draw featured the eight lowest-ranked teams according to the FIFA ranking: Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, South Sudan, Liberia, and Eswatini.
These teams are scheduled to compete on a home-and-away basis during the FIFA Window from March 18 to March 26. The matchups for the AFCON preliminary draw are as follows:
- Somalisa Vs Eswatini
- Sao Tome Vs South Sudan
- Chad Vs Mauritius
- Djibouti Vs Liberia
The recently concluded 2023 AFCON was held in Côte d’Ivoire, and the host team, the Elephants, emerged victorious by defeating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the tournament.
Benue killings: Ortom cancels 64th birthday celebrations
Gov Alia appoints 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach
Benue killings: Self defense is necessary, but let’s not be sentimental about it – Gov Alia
Benue ranked among top HIV-affected states with over 202,000 cases – NACA
Benue under siege: Gov Alia, NSA Ribadu clash over State’s security situation
11 killed as armed herdsmen attack Benue Senator Emmanuel Udende’s Hometown
Benue: Killers are foreigners, not Nigerians – Gov Alia
BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88
Benue/Plateau killings: Declare perpetrators as terrorists – David Mark tells FG
New tenants disappear with four children three days after moving in
Man slumps, dies during wife’s 60th birthday celebration in Lagos
