The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations exploded into action yesterday with eight teams battling in group-stage openers – and we’ve got ALL the tea! ☕ From last-gasp winners to fiery red cards, this tournament is already serving *chef’s kiss* drama. 🤯
Group E: Chaos Reigns Supreme 👑
Equatorial Guinea’s Basilio Ndong got an early 🚶♂️🚶♂️ exit after a reckless tackle, but Martin Anieboh’s 85th-minute goal had fans thinking "upset alert!"… until Burkina Faso pulled TWO stoppage-time goals outta nowhere! 🕒⚽⚽ Cue collective jaw drops. 😱
Meanwhile, Sudan’s Salah Adel also saw red ❌ against Algeria, where Manchester City legend Riyad Mahrez said "hold my mint tea" with a slick brace. 🇩🇿 3-0 never looked so easy!
Group F: Ivory Coast & Cameroon Start Strong 🦁
Man United’s Amad Diallo became Côte d’Ivoire’s hero with a solo stunner against Mozambique, while Cameroon edged Gabon 1-0 in a nail-biter. Pro tip: Never bet against these big cats early in the tournament. 🐾
With 12 yellow cards and 4 reds already, AFCON 2025 is proving that passion > sleep schedules for football fans worldwide. 🌍⏰ Who’s ready for Round 2? 🙌
