The race to secure qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continues, with several pivotal fixtures scheduled across various groups. With the stakes high, teams are leaving no stone unturned to secure their place in the tournament.
Qualified Nations So Far
Some of Africa’s top teams have already booked their spots in the tournament, including:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Ivory Coast (the hosts)
- Mali
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
These teams will be joined by others who successfully navigate the final qualification hurdles.
Monday’s Key Fixtures
- Group B:
The Central African Republic hosts Gabon at 20:00. Both teams are expected to put up a fierce fight for supremacy in what promises to be a tightly contested match. - Group D:
At 17:00, Libya takes on Benin, while Nigeria clashes with Rwanda. The latter match is critical as Benin and Rwanda are still in contention for the group’s last qualification spot. - Group F:
Ghana, already eliminated from qualification, faces Niger at 17:00. In another Group F match, Sudan will host Angola, with both sides desperate for points to bolster their qualification hopes. - Group L:
The day kicks off with an early fixture at 14:00, as Malawi faces Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso will look to maintain their impressive form, while Malawi seeks to capitalize on home advantage.
Morocco’s Favorable Fixture
In another highly anticipated match, Morocco will face Lesotho at 20:00. The North African giants, already a force to be reckoned with, are clear favorites in this matchup.
Stakes Are High
As the qualification race enters its final stretch, the competition is fiercer than ever. For teams on the brink of elimination, these games represent their last chance to secure a coveted spot at AFCON 2025. Fans across the continent are bracing for a thrilling round of matches that will shape the tournament’s final lineup.
