The results from the final round of qualifying fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held on Tuesday, rounded up a thrilling campaign.
In a crucial home game, Cameroon secured their spot in the 2025 AFCON by narrowly defeating Zimbabwe with a score of 2-1. This victory finalized their group stage efforts on a strong note.
In another standout match, Mali showcased their dominance by overwhelming Eswatini with an impressive scoreline of 6-0, signalling their readiness for the upcoming tournament.
Meanwhile, in a hard-fought encounter, Kenya was held to a goalless draw against Namibia, bringing both teams to the conclusion of their qualification efforts without a decisive result.
Below are the full results from the AFCON 2025 qualifying matches played on Tuesday, November 19:
– Tanzania 1 – 0 Guinea: A closely contested match where Tanzania managed to edge out Guinea with a single goal.
– Kenya 0 – 0 Namibia: Both teams fought valiantly, but neither could find the back of the net.
– Cameroon 2 – 1 Zimbabwe: Cameroon prevailed in front of their home crowd, clinching victory in a tight match.
– Mauritania 1 – 0 Cape Verde: A narrow win for Mauritania sealed their progression.
– Egypt 1 – 1 Botswana: In another intense game, Egypt and Botswana shared the points.
– Tunisia 0 – 1 Gambia: Gambia pulled off a significant upset by defeating Tunisia away from home.
– Guinea-Bissau 1 – 2 Mozambique: Mozambique emerged victorious in this close contest.
– DR Congo 1 – 2 Ethiopia: Ethiopia claimed an important away win against the DR Congo.
– South Africa 3 – 0 Sudan: A strong performance saw South Africa win convincingly.
– Sierra Leone 0 – 2 Zambia: Zambia continued their strong run with a decisive away victory.
– Mali 6 – 0 Eswatini: As mentioned, Mali’s impressive scoreline illustrates their attacking prowess.
– Ivory Coast 4 – 0 Chad: The Ivory Coast displayed their offensive strength with a resounding win.
– Congo 0 – 1 Uganda: Uganda managed a narrow win, securing important points.
– Senegal 2 – 0 Burundi: Senegal showcased their quality with a solid victory.
Below is the list of all the 24 Countries Qualified for the 2025 AFCON:
Morocco (hosts), Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe