Author: MathODDS

Ivory Coast – Mozambique: the champions kick off Ivory Coast start their title defence on Wednesday 24 December at the Grand Stade de Marrakech against Mozambique, in Group F alongside Cameroon and Gabon. First match matters — set the tone for another serious run in Morocco. Ivory Coast — past winners, now the hunted They…

Arsenal – Crystal Palace: a Wembley ticket on the line at the Emirates With Boxing Day around the corner, one last semi-final spot in the EFL Cup is up for grabs in a London derby between Premier League leaders Arsenal and last season’s FA Cup winners, Crystal Palace. Arsenal: an opportunity they can’t afford to…

Algeria – Sudan: a start everyone expected, under pressure Algeria and Sudan meet on Wednesday in Rabat for a game that already carries weight in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations. Two former winners, two very different recent stories. For the Fennecs, false starts are a luxury they can’t afford anymore. Algeria: finally…

Nigeria – Tanzania: Super Eagles itching to bounce back Runners-up last time, Nigeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday against Tanzania in Fez. A crucial opener. The squad’s still smarting from recent disappointments, and they want to set things straight from the first whistle. Nigeria: turn the page and lay new foundations Nigeria…

Cameroon – Gabon: tense curtain-raiser in Agadir Cameroon kick off their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a tricky opener against Gabon on Wednesday 24 December in Agadir. A first big test for two teams that don’t arrive with the same status — but both have real ambitions. Cameroon: a nation trying to find…

Tunisia – Uganda: a serious first test for the Carthage Eagles Tunisia kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday against Uganda at the annex pitch of the Prince Abdellah Sports Complex. The North Africans come in with clear ambition — they know their status and they know how dangerous openers can be.…