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SPORTS © Mosa'ab Elshamy, AP
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Issued on: 26/12/2025 - 13:26Modified: 26/12/2025 - 13:31
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After opening their tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, the Atlas Lions could become the first team to book a place in the AFCON round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It's a first major test for the host nation – ambitious, yet keeping a cautious approach despite their status as favourites.
Elsewhere in the sports news, the focus remains firmly on the Africa Cup of Nations. After a match-free day, the action resumes on Friday: Zambia take on Comoros in the other Group A clash, while Group B serves up Egypt vs. South Africa and Angola against Zimbabwe – all crucial fixtures in the race for qualification.
In the NBA, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs claimed another statement win, taking down defending champions OKC in a Western Conference heavyweight showdown, 117-102.
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