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30 August 2025, Nairobi, Kenya Nairobi prepares for an unforgettable Africa Cup of Nations final, where tournament surprise Madagascar faces two-time champions Morocco. The Barea are just one step away from their first title in history, while the Atlas Lions aim for a third trophy. Dramatic path to the final Both teams endured grueling tests in the knockout phase. Madagascar defeated Sudan 1-0 only in the 116th minute of the semifinal extra time, while their quarterfinal against Kenya was decided on penalties 4-3 after a 1-1 draw. Morocco went through an equally dramatic journey - their semifinal against Senegal was decided on penalties 5-3 after a 1-1 draw in extra time. In the quarterfinals, they narrowly beat Tanzania 1-0. The Atlas Lions have won 16 of their last 17 matches and scored the most goals in the tournament (8). Contrast of styles and stories Madagascar plays their first major tournament final in national team history. The Barea improved as the tournament progresse...

  The Community Shield is the traditional curtain-raiser to England's top-flight football season, but is it a good indicator of who will eventually win the Premier League title? This Year's Edition The 2025 FA Community Shield takes place this weekend (Sunday, August 10) between defending champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium. Considered the traditional season opener, the tournament was first played in 1908, with this year's edition being the 103rd in the competition's history. Success Statistics Out of 33 Community Shield matches in the Premier League era (since 1992-93), only eight teams managed to win both the Community Shield and subsequently the Premier League in the same season - that's less than a quarter (24%). None of the last five Community Shield winners have gone on to win the Premier League in the same season. Only one of the last 14 winners achieved this feat - Manchester City in the 2018-19 season. The Pa...