00:00Fly for the Passion of Football
00:05I'm at El Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco
00:12where yesterday Group D at AFCON 2025 burst into life
00:16The stadium was alive with chance, colors and pure excitement
00:20as the Democratic Republic of Congo faced Benin and the day's opening fixture
00:25With the crowd in Rabat fully engaged
00:29DR Congo took early control against Benin
00:33Theo Bangonda struck in the first half after a defensive lapse
00:37and though Benin searched for a response
00:40the Leopards held firm to claim all three points
00:44Our supporters, they traveled for us, they were there, we felt them
00:50so it was quite nice
00:52Good stage up
00:54The other Group D game took place in Tangier, Morocco's gateway between Africa and Europe
01:07where Senegal faced Botswana
01:10The Teranga Lions quickly took control with Nicholas Jackson scoring in each half
01:15and Sharif Indai adding a late third to secure a 3-0 victory
01:21The stage is now set for a thrilling Group D clash between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier on Saturday
01:30After Group D, Group C kicked off in Fass, a vibrant historic city home to the world's oldest university
01:37as Nigeria faced Tanzania in a stadium buzzing with excitement
01:43Nigeria struck first through Sami Ajayi
01:47but Tanzania hit back early in the second half
01:51Ademola Lukman restored the lead for Nigeria
01:54and the three-time champions held on to claim a hard-fought win
01:59The other Group C game took place at Prince Mawlai Abdallah Stadium in Rabat
02:06With Tunisia facing Uganda
02:08Iskhiri opened the scoring early
02:10Ashuri added two more
02:12and Uganda grabbed a late consolation
02:15Tunisia secured their first opening win at AFCON in 12 years
02:19setting up a key clash with Nigeria in Fass on Saturday
02:24In Laayoun, in Morocco's southern Laayoun, Saqat Al-Hamra region
02:30Fans lit up the official fan zone
02:33with music, dancing and celebration
02:35A dazzling drone show painted the sky with tournament images
02:39and the passion carried on well into the night
02:42AFCON 2025 is alive across Morocco
02:46and the action continues on the pitch
02:49Stay tuned
02:54Fly for the passion of football
02:59FOOTBALL
03:02Starting with the pairing of football
03:06Dorem
03:07FOOTBALL
03:08All players
03:09FOOTBALL
03:10FOOTBALL
03:11FOOTBALL
03:12All players
03:13FOOTBALL
03:14FOOTBALL
03:15The player on the same time
03:16Their own defense
03:17But the player can be in the victory
03:18They can be in the victory
03:19They can be a good team
03:20They can be in the victory
03:21But they can be in the victory
