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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...

  Can a team be the best in franchise history even without winning the Super Bowl? In the NFL, the answer is yes. Unlike MLB or the NBA, there are no seven-game series, so even elite teams can fall in single-elimination situations. TRACR Methodology Historical TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) normalizes performance across eras and enables comparison of teams from different periods. It measures how many points per 10 drives teams are better or worse than the league average in a given season, including playoffs. Top 5 Best Teams Since 1991 1. New England Patriots 2007 (20.6 TRACR) The highest TRACR since 1991 belongs to the Patriots with Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker. The historic undefeated 16-0 regular season ended with a surprising 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. 2. Green Bay Packers 1996 (16.5 TRACR) During Brett Favre's peak, the Packers won their final eight games by an average of 21.2 points. Favre won his second MVP ...