The race to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, intensifies as Matchday 6 of the qualifiers sees five spots still up for grabs, according to Soccernet.ng.
- The tournament is scheduled to take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, with 19 teams, including Nigeria, South Africa, and reigning champions Cote d’Ivoire, already securing their places.
- Nigeria’s Super Eagles confirmed their spot in the penultimate round after Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda guaranteed Nigeria a top-two finish in Group D.
- The final matches in the group are crucial, with Libya, Rwanda, and Benin all vying for the second-place position.
- Victor Osimhen scored to help Nigeria secure a 1-1 draw against Benin, sealing Group D’s top spot and leaving the Cheetahs needing to perform against Libya’s Knights.
- Libya can overtake Benin with a win in Monday’s home clash, while Rwanda faces a challenging task against group leaders Nigeria in Uyo.
- Other groups are also set for dramatic conclusions, with Guinea-Bissau taking on Mozambique in a winner-takes-all battle in Group I.
- Tanzania hosts Guinea in Group H for another crucial matchup.
- Sudan needs just a draw against Angola to secure Group F’s second spot, but a loss could open the door for Niger to qualify.
- In Group C, Botswana must fend off Cape Verde and Mauritania while facing a tough away match against already-qualified Egypt.
- AFCON 2025 Qualified Teams include:
- Morocco (hosts)
- Algeria
- Angola
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Mali
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
