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Salah goals & Hakimi return – six things from Afcon 2025’s group stage

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Salah goals & Hakimi return – six things from Afcon 2025’s group stage

The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has provided plenty of excitement and drama, with several standout performances and moments that have caught the eye of fans and pundits alike.

One of the standout players of the tournament so far has been Mohamed Salah, who has been in scintillating form for Egypt, scoring a number of crucial goals to help his team progress to the knockout stages.

Meanwhile, Achraf Hakimi has also made a welcome return to the international stage for Morocco, with the full-back putting in a series of impressive displays to help his team to top spot in their group.

However, it hasn’t all been plain sailing for the big teams in the tournament, with defending champions Algeria suffering a shock defeat to minnows Djibouti in a result that sent shockwaves through the competition.

Elsewhere, Senegal have shown why they are considered one of the favourites for the title, with Sadio Mane leading from the front with his goalscoring exploits and influential performances.

Ghana have also impressed, with youngster Kamaldeen Sulemana announcing himself on the international stage with a number of eye-catching displays that have caught the attention of scouts from around Europe.

As we head into the knockout stages of the tournament, there is sure to be plenty more drama and excitement to come, with some mouth-watering fixtures on the horizon as the best teams on the continent battle it out for glory.

So far, Salah’s goals and Hakimi’s return have been just two of the standout moments from what has been a thrilling group stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.