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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/7fc28735-1e7b-436f-b6dd-863f874ec19e/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-7fc28735-1e7b-436f-b6dd-863f874ec19e\"\n                data-id=\"7fc28735-1e7b-436f-b6dd-863f874ec19e\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/7fc28735-1e7b-436f-b6dd-863f874ec19e/-/inline/no/image_processing20260113-8-m1mdp6.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/7fc28735-1e7b-436f-b6dd-863f874ec19e/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>[Miami, FL &mdash; January 13, 2026]</strong>: <strong>&nbsp;</strong>The <strong>2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)</strong> is reaching a thrilling conclusion as four of the most successful footballing nations in AFCON history advance to the semifinals, each just one win away from the continental final. Fans across North America can watch every moment of the semifinal action live and exclusively on<strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.beinsports.com/en-us\"><u><strong>beIN SPORTS</strong></u></a>, with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://watch.beinsports-apps.com/browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Pay-Per-View available</u></a> with French and Arabic commentary.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bThe first semifinal features&nbsp;<strong>Senegal</strong>, the tournament&rsquo;s most complete and dynamic side, as the reigning champions look to repeat their historic 2021 AFCON triumph. Standing in their way is&nbsp;<strong>Egypt</strong>, Africa&rsquo;s most decorated national team, chasing a first title since 2010 and an unprecedented eighth AFCON crown. Led by&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mosalah/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>Mohamed Salah</strong></u></a>, the Pharaohs have grown into the tournament after a slow start and now appear to be peaking at exactly the right moment.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bThe second semifinal sees&nbsp;<strong>Nigeria</strong> take on host nation&nbsp;<strong>Morocco</strong> in a highly anticipated showdown. The Super Eagles have been the most prolific team in the competition, scoring 14 goals and winning all five of their matches en route to the semifinals. Morocco, playing in front of passionate home support, is seeking its first AFCON title since 1976 and will look to capitalize on the energy of a nation united behind its team.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bDon&rsquo;t miss the action, download the app now <a href=\"http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=7170338585&amp;iu=/68650393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>HERE</strong></u></a>.</p><p><strong>WHEN/WHERE:</strong></p>\n<div\n    class=\"table-container\"\n    style=\"\"\n>\n    <table\n        class=\"table table-bordered\"\n    >\n                            <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>DATE</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>EVENT</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>MATCH</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>ROUND</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>TIME</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>CHANNEL</strong></p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Wednesday,&nbsp;<br>\u200bJanuary 14th</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>AFCON</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Senegal vs. Egypt<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Semifinal</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>11:50 AM ET</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Nigeria vs. Morocco</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Semifinal</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>2:50 PM ET</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                        </tbody>\n            </table>\n</div>\n<p>*Schedules and channels are subject to change. Please refer to the latest programming information provided by beIN SPORTS for the most up-to-date details. Additional matches available on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.beinsports.com/\"><u>www.beINSPORTS.com</u></a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beinsportsusa/\"><u>@beINSPORTSUSA</u></a>, X at <a href=\"https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA\"><u>@beINSPORTSUSA</u></a> and/or <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ESbeINSPORTS\"><u>@ESbeINSPORTS</u></a> and on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/beINSPORTSUSA/\"><u>beIN SPORTS USA</u></a> for breaking news and real-time updates.</p><p><strong>About beIN SPORTS North America</strong><br>\u200bbeIN SPORTS offers viewers world-class sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT and free channels, beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Espa&ntilde;ol. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Recopa Sudamericana, Turkish S&uuml;per Lig, Africa Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup, CAF Champions League and International Friendlies as well as news of all the top leagues from around the world. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven for fans of padel, footvolley, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA), skiing, motorsports, and basketball, among others.</p><p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT</strong><br>\u200b<strong>MARGOT &trade; for beIN SPORTS</strong></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-87c46831-4ac5-4c50-93be-bb2b513f3154\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/685e44f6-f4b7-43a5-b947-a0fa5957387d/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Valerie Boldrin\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Valerie Boldrin</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Strategy Officer at MARGOT&trade;, MARGOT&trade;</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:valerie@agencymargot.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerie@agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>valerie@agencymargot.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:305-606-9436\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"305-606-9436\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>305-606-9436</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieboldrin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerieboldrin\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>valerieboldrin</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.agencymargot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>agencymargot.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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